Making a decision without being given a stage/grade??? Is this how it is??
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FormerMember
Hello I am posting this really for advice for my sister who is 46 and just been told she has invasive ductal cancer in her left breast. She had a negative mamograme after finding a small lump beneath her nipple, went for an ultrasound and had a biosy, then was told by her surgeon to make a decision as to what treatment she wants to pursue. He could not tell her what stage or grade it was and is not clear if her lymph nodes are affected.
She was given a Breast cancer folder to read but as i am sure most of you feel terrified and unsure, the word cancer is enough to scare the living hell from anyone.
I have adviced her to ask the surgeon to stage it first for her as this will surely determine what kind of treatment she decides to pursue.
I am really taken aback that they have not been able to do this for her before they consider any surgery.
Can anyone out there advise me??? Much appreciated gillian
FormerMember
Hi Gillian, I too have to make a decision whether to have WLE or mastectomy. I personally feel that I may as well go straight for the mastectomy as need to take quite a lot of tissue etc away and is close to my nipple, but have a meeting a few days before my op with the surgeon.
Mine has been suggested to be 28mm with undefined margins. High grade and invasive.
I was told I would only be in overnight and come home with my drains in for WLE and 2 nights for mastectomy. Chemo has been recommended, also don't know yet if HER positive.
Am awaiting MRI results so may be able to make a more informed decision then.
I hope things go well for your sister, you sound very supportive and I hope she uses your support as much as possible.
