Lumpectomy or Mastectomy

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Luvadog
Luvadog Member Posts: 4
edited September 2019 in Just Diagnosed

Just received my biopsy results. 2 masses in right breast both IDC. One is .4cm and the other is .2cm. Both grade I.They are ER+/PR+ at 3+ intensity but HER2 is 2+ and K167 is positive in 1% of tumor nuclei. Lymphovascular invasion, DCIS and LCIS were all reported as "not Identified". Calponin and P63 were both negative.

I'm trying to read and learn as much as I can about this new diagnosis but I meet with the surgical oncologist on Tuesday. Is it better to do a mastectomy or is a lumpectomy enough? A bit overwhelmed right now.

Thanks,

Luvadog

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited September 2019

    Hi Luvadog, and welcome to Breastcancer.org,

    We're so very sorry for the reasons that bring you here, but really glad you've found us. You're sure to find our Community an amazing source of information, advice, and support -- we're all here for you!

    While you wait for the ever-helpful responses of other members, you may be interested in checking out this page from the main Breastcancer.org site on Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy for some benefits and drawbacks of each.

    We hope this helps and that you get some answers soon. Please let us know if you need any help navigating the boards!

    --The Mods

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  • Ingerp
    Ingerp Member Posts: 2,624
    edited September 2019

    Everyone has their own thought process. You need to think it through, decide which you’d prefer, and then go with it. Most important is to be comfortable with your decision and not look back.

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  • Beesie
    Beesie Member Posts: 12,240
    edited September 2019

    The following thread might help you figure out what's the right way to go for you:

    https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/91/topics/868997?page=1#post_5375418

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  • msphil
    msphil Member Posts: 1,536
    edited September 2019

    hello sweetie I was diagnosed at42 while making wedding plans for our 2nd marriages I thought bout lumpectomy cause I didn't want to go into new marriage with one breast but my wonderful fiance now husband said go for what docs suggest best for you. I went for mastectomy didn't wanna worry bout recurrence. Praise God I'm now a 25yr Survivor. Each are different but I'm glad I choose mastectomy. Idc stage2 0/3nodes 3mo chemo before and after Lmast got married then 7wks rads then Honeymoon and 5yrs on Tamoxifen

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