Changes of plan after MRI results

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 I had my CT scan results and no sign of anything else anywhere other than breast and lymph nodes. I also had a titanium coil fitted.

Treatment plan was once every 21 days Carboplatin and Docetaxel. Followed by surgery and then more chemo. I will also be receiving Zoledronic acid throughout and for 3 to 5 years . 

However Oncology want to see me tomorrow as the MRI results are in and the lump is much larger than they thought. Plus they found a lesion in my other breast. They want to talk to me face to face to discuss the implications regarding surgery. 

My guess is that they may now suggest a mastectomy and in which case why bother with the first rounds of chemo. 

Any clues? Has this happened to anyone else?

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    Update

    Tripip to oncology today. Barry is in operable due to the spread and his whopping 6cm girth. MRI found that Barry may have a girlfriend in the opposite boob. More biopsy Monday to see if it is cancerous. Either way chemotherapy begins next week followed by at least one Mastectomy. Personally I just think the multi disciplinary team like my boobs and want more pics to put in the staffroom. Rofl All could be worse so hey.

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Hi cheesewell. I had my chemo before surgery and similar plan to you. Tnbc in both breasts and nodes i guess they wanted to reduce the chance of spread . I think uts quite common now to have the chemo first. Good luck with mondays biopsy and lets hope for good news.if they go for lumpectomy,  the chemo will shrink it.

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Hi Today is biopsy day. Fingers x

  • Good luck, hope you and Barry have a positive outcome Blush

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    Former Member in reply to LalaLou

    Thank you