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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
Chemotherapy after surgery
Questions posted in the Breast Cancer Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Cleveland Clinic. Topics include Breast Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Lumps, Lumpectomy, Lymph node dissection, Lymphedema, Mammograms, Mastectomy, Radiation Therapy, Reconstruction, Self Breast Exam, and Surgery.
Chemotherapy after surgery
by Gavinsmimi, Jan 18, 2003 12:00AM
I am a healthy 51 year old woman with no family history of breast cancer. I was diagnosed with DCIS in the left breast in Oct after a routine mammogram. I had a total mastectomy of the left breast & a prophylactic mastectomy of the right breast on Jan.3. It turned out to be invasive ductal carcinoma, nuclear grade 3. The tumor was 1.2 cm and the lymph nodes were clear. I have an appointment with the oncologist next week. What type of treatment can I expect?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Jan 20, 2003 12:00AM
Dear Gavinsmimi: Depending on the estrogen and progesterone receptors, the recommendations may vary. Because the tumor is larger than 1 cm, chemotherapy may be recommended. You should discuss with the oncologist what the benefits/risks would be if this is recommended. If you are estrogen receptor positive, you will likely be recommended to take tamoxifen.
