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New Primary Cancer

by Chrisnana, Sep 09, 2008 03:08PM
Tags: lumps
In November 2006 I had a lumpectomy for a Phyllodes Tumor low grade malignacy.
I now have a tender lump in the same breast which was biopsied with the findings
Spindle Cell Neoplasm. I meet with the surgeon soon and wondered if anyone else
has had a similiar occurance?
I am open to all opinions.
Chrisnana
Member Comments (2)

by PaulMD, Sep 09, 2008 09:23PM
Hi there.

This is probably a recurrence of the Phylloides tumor since spindle cells are characteristic of these types of tumors.

Even at low grade, phylloides tumors can indeed grow back, especially if the operation done before is inadequate (meaning, with positive or close margins).  The treatment for this would be another resection, this time with wider margins.  You may also want to discuss about radiation treatment if ever the histologic grade would be different (if it turns to intermediate or high grade).

Regards.

by Chrisnana, Sep 10, 2008 09:59AM
Thank you. I'll copy this to show my doctors.
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