call from surgeon today

[youlooklikeyouneedabeergirl]

I had a needle core biopsy last Tuesday for calcification cluster seen on mammogram,  Today i got a call to see surgeon this afternoon.  I am terrified.

[mn_shaun]

Hi. I just found this site. I had my annual mammogram a week and a half ago... they found additional microcalcifications in my left breast (which had been biopsied 6 years ago and was benign) and new ones in my right breast. They biopsied the right breast last week and when the call came in from the radiologist, she said "we found a papilloma in your right breast... it's not necessarily cancer, but it means there are other things lurking...".

I'm seeing a surgeon on Friday morning, as they had planned to do a surgical biopsy (with a wire to mark the areas) on my left breast. The more I read about microcalcifications (especially pleomorphic ones, which I have, the more convinced I am that it's probably DCIS. I'm not sure if they'll want to do surgical biopsies on both breasts... or if they know more than they told me on the phone.

I'm concerned, but I figure if it's DCIS, it's been caught early and I should be fine.

For all of you facing the same thing, hang in there:)

Shaun

[youlooklikeyouneedabeergirl]

I reread the path report and found out I have IDC also.  I have seen 2 surgeons with 2 different med groups. I will have MRI Tuesday. One surgeon said lumpectomy & 6 wk rads.  The other said that also but other options also. Mastectomy or lumpectomy follow by Mammosite - new techmique only 5 days of rads. Both would test semtinel nodes and if any positive I will also need chemo.

[anothermontanagal]

I was diagnosed with DCIS and am having a lumpectomy on Feb 22nd followed by radiation and tamoxifin.  I aked the oncologist about mammosite radiation, since I have to travel a long distance for radiations treatment.  His worry was that since it is so new, trials have not been done as far a long term effectiveness.  Whereas with typical radiation, trails have been done for 20 years and long term survival rate is the same as mastectomy.  I had radiation for Endometrial cancer 2 years ago.  The radiation itself was a piece of cake, but I had to drive over 200 miles each day (but I did, all on my own).

[itsmegg]

7/07 I was diagnosd with DCIS, had lumpectomy and 6 wks of radiation.  Hang in there. Don't be afraid to ask questions of your doctors, especially the radiation/oncologist.  You will and should become very intimant w/this person.  You'll learn to trust this person and realize their there to meet your needs.. Remember they can't read your mind.  You GOT to communicate your fears, concerns particularly the pain/discomfort

[youlooklikeyouneedabeergirl]

The stereotactic  biopsy was really not that bad.  They wrapped me with an ace bandage after and tucked an ice pack in to minimize bruising.  When I got home I added a sports bra over that and kept changing the ice pack and keeping one between the ace bandage and the sports bra for 24 hours. It has been a week now and I have quite a bit of mottled yellow/lavender bruises, but nothing really dark.

[youlooklikeyouneedabeergirl]

ty skinny. I  am thinking about seeking 2nd opinion.  have you heard of mammosite radiation? It is twice a day for only 5 days.  I also am thinking about bilateral simple masectomies.  I am much more worried about losing lymph nodes and chest wall muscle than I am about losing a breast or two.

[skinnyminney]

Youlooklikeyouneedabeergirl and Cheryl828.   Good luck tomorrow Cheryl, it is nice to get that part overwith,then the waiting is terrible, but it is nice to be over that part.  Just stay calm and think about this is how we get to know.  Youlooklike...I am so sorry to hear about your results.  Please let us know what the surgeon has to say on Wednesday, and did they say how much tissue they have to remove.  I wish  I had something to give you by way of advice, but I don't know anything about radiation.  Please stay positive and I will be praying for ou everyday.  Have they scheduled your lumpectomy?  Please let us know when you are going in so we can double our prayers that day.  

[Cheryl828]

I am having my stereotactic needle biopsy tomorrow morning at 8:00.  It helps to know that I am not alone.  Thanks for sharing.

[youlooklikeyouneedabeergirl]

I just saw the surgeon.  It is DCIS.  She made an appointment for me to see another surgeon Wednesday.  She is recommending lupectomy followed by 6 weeks daily radiation.

[skinnyminney]

I am with both of you, I too am waiting to hear the results of the biopsy.  It is nerve wracking, I was thinking that a responsible surgeon would call you in to talk to you as to either result, as I am sure either way, their will be some follow up care.  Hang in there and my thoughts are with you both.  Don't assume just because she wants to see you that it is bad news, I will be praying for you and please let us know your results.  As soon as I hear, I will be on to let you all know.  I am praying that I will get a call today.  Good luck.

[dobiedame]

I know just how you feel. I am awaiting biospy results today. Keep your spirits up and remember, you will get through each day one at a time. My thoughts will be with you.