Results - gutted

Hi. I also had clear lymph nodes on ultrasound and MRI scan but biopsy showed 1 out of 3 nodes affected. Worrying really how it did not show up on scans but was there, what else could be lurking in the body not shown on scans, guess that’s what we have chemo for. 

Please be assured that having axillary lymph node removal is taking any risk away so really best to get rid but I have seen on here people have had radiotherapy in that area instead so that could be an option maybe. I presume you didn’t have a mastectomy? 

I know it’s easier said than done but please try not to worry, a grade 1 cancer is very curable/low risk of recurrence. 

Hi Woody14

Just had to reply as I feel for you, it’s such a shock when you get unexpected news.  The same happened to me, sentinel node unexpectedly positive so ALND.  Literally cried and cried for days, had the ALND and 26 nodes removed, no others were positive.  Now I’m on the other side, I’m glad I had it done.  No problems with swelling in my arm either and I’m nearly three years out.  Trust your team - sending big hugs x

Oh sweetheart, I'm sorry for your shocking news, I was meant to get my results today but there not ready so now waiting another two weeks. You've been so supportive on here for other people I hope y know we are all here for you too. Sending hugs. Keep us updated

Hi no I had a wide excision lumpectomy. It’s really thrown me as I was not expecting to hear it. Thanks for your reply tho - it has made me feel a little better xxx

Awww thank you so much for replying. I feel much more positive now xxx

Oh no the waiting is awful isn’t it? I really hope your news is positive when it arrives xxx

Ah I see, I know these operations are scary, I felt exactly the same before mastectomy and the axillary lymph nodes removal but you will come out the other side and it’ll soon be a distant memory I promise xx 

Do you have any tips for preventing swelling? Do you do regular exercise? I’m so paranoid about getting lymphoedema I’m exercising and stretching every day. 

I had a 28mm evel 2 lump removed, then a re-excision after pre cancerous cells were found just 0.5mm from the edge of the margin. It was a breeze, much simpler, and luckily everything was clear.  Hope all goes well x

Hi Woody14 

I feel gutted for you. You go through all the stress of and discomfort of the operation and then have all the hope that it's been successful and then you have to psych yourself up to do it again. 

At least there is no way anything will be lurking in the future. 

Keep smiling....like the others say it will be a distant memory soon. 

I am a few weeks behind you. I have my lumpectomy tomorrow and sentinel node biopsy etc....I am already worried about margins and it being in the nodes, even though MRI clear. 

Xxxx