Tumour size 2.5 cm

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Dhanno
Dhanno Member Posts: 104
edited June 2018 in Just Diagnosed

Hi I will be due for my lumpectomy operation very soon .My initial biopsy shows IDC Grade 2 .Ultrasound reports 2.5 cm tumour size, Here in Australia they decide the line of treatment after final pathology report after lumpectomy . But my Breast Surgeon was very confident that I will have to take chemotherapy considering the size of the tumour .I know that final status will be decided by oncotype score and hormone receptor status but still I was wondering if tumour size will be main consideration . Anyone here whose tumour was my size and still skipped Chemo .?


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  • Justkeepmoving
    Justkeepmoving Member Posts: 106
    edited June 2018

    my treatment is being decided after final pathology.... I think a lot has to do with sentinel node biopsy. Are you having that done with your biopsy/lumpectomy?

    Sending you hugs and good vibes -- I'm waiting for my surgery June 29 and I think it's difficult to wait and wonder and not know....

    Xoxoxoxo

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  • Dhanno
    Dhanno Member Posts: 104
    edited June 2018

    Thanks for the good wishes . Yes they will do sentinal node biopsy along with my lumpectomy .Best of luck for your surgery .

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  • Peregrinelady
    Peregrinelady Member Posts: 1,019
    edited June 2018
    My tumor was 2.5 cm as well. Oncotype 12, oncologist didn’t even consider size. No chemo based on Oncotype only. Hope that was good decision. Keep us posted.
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  • nonomimi5
    nonomimi5 Member Posts: 434
    edited June 2018

    My tumor went from stage 1 before surgery to stage 2 after. It was the size ofyour tumor. Lymph node clear. You will not know if you need chemo or not until after Oncotype DX. My score was 17 and did not need chemo.

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  • moth
    moth Member Posts: 4,800
    edited June 2018

    Dhanno, you don't mention your age; that often is one of the driving factors for MOs recommending chemo.


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  • Dmoore39
    Dmoore39 Member Posts: 18
    edited June 2018

    I was diagnosed last year at 39 years old. Tumor 2.5, clear nodes and oncotype 12. No chemo. The oncotype is for tumor size up to 5 cm I believe

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  • nonomimi5
    nonomimi5 Member Posts: 434
    edited June 2018

    I think you should wait until after the surgery and get the pathology report to decide but perhaps your doctor is considering your age. I am 54 so though my cancer is similar to your's, if not more aggressive, I did not need chemo. I am doing Radiation and hormonal therapy.

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  • Dhanno
    Dhanno Member Posts: 104
    edited June 2018

    Thanks everyone for easing my mind .I was really tense and had not slept the entire night Seeing your replies in the morning calmed me .I was very well composed till friday .But suddenly yesterday I lost my mind .Suddenly the reality of cancer sinked in That courage I had was gone and I was weeping like a child .Tomorrow is the lumpectomy. I will update you very soon .

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  • moth
    moth Member Posts: 4,800
    edited June 2018

    Best wishes for your lumpectomy tomorrow, Dhanno. Fingers crossed for good margins & clean nodes!!!

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  • nonomimi5
    nonomimi5 Member Posts: 434
    edited June 2018

    Dhanno - good luck with the lumpectomy. Get a good night sleep tonight. I will be praying for good results. Everything will be fine. You got this. Big hugs!

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  • Dhanno
    Dhanno Member Posts: 104
    edited June 2018

    Hi Friends Just an update I am done with lumpectomy . I was operated at Royal Brisbane Hospital .The staff was so good ,I felt so over pampered . Felt so relieved to get that beast out of my breast . Just praying for clear margins . Will get pathology report in two weeks . Will update soon

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited June 2018

    good luck so glad surgery over.

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