Had 2nd opinion today

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lucky32
lucky32 Member Posts: 97
edited June 2014 in LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ)
Had 2nd opinion today
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  • lucky32
    lucky32 Member Posts: 97
    edited June 2008

    Hi, everybody,

    Well, I had the 2nd opinion appointment today. It went very well. I met with a radiologist and also a surgeon. Without going into all the gory details, basically they concurred with my oncologist and the first surgeon I saw.

    In a nutshell:

    --My risk is high. Still a little variation on exactly how high.

    --It doesn't matter very much whether my diagnosis is LCIS or "only" atypia. Both carry a substantial risk and are treated pretty much the same. (They tried to get my original slides to re-read but so far have not received them.)

    --PBM is my only preventive option at this point, since I can't tolerate the drugs. It is a reasonable option for me.

    So, I am going to continue the process. I do feel better knowing that the 4 doctors I've seen about this have all basically said the same thing. I will probably do it but haven't made the final decision.

    Thank you all so much for the good thoughts!

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  • leaf
    leaf Member Posts: 8,188
    edited June 2008

    Wow - I bet that was something to go through. (I had the same trouble with my slide reread.)



    I bet its comforting to see that all your doctors are being consistent.



    Do the best thing for YOU! Take as much time to decide as you need.

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  • CAZ
    CAZ Member Posts: 678
    edited June 2008

    Hi Lucky,

    It's hard to fight the statistics, but you have to be comfortable with the final decision.  I'm sched for PBM with expanders 6/11.  I feel like I've taken control of the monster under the bed.  Make a list of pros and cons, and most of all, ask questions of all the caring women on these boards.  Good luck with your decision.

    Carol(AZ)

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