I had chemo before mastectomy due to a very large tumor and IBC, and this was followed by radiation and now I take Tamoxifen as well. Before surgery, no enlarged lymph nodes could be felt by examination, and no positive for cancer lymphnodes were detected by Ultrasound and/or MRI either. My surgeon was suspicious though, and it only came out during the operation that about 16 out od 22 lymph nodes were positive for cancer and this following 6 treatments with chemotherapy. The chemo did well on the breast but not on the nodes. Of course, the surgeon removed as much as he could and many had spread to adjacent fat tissue and stuck to nerves as well. could you tell me what that means in terms of prognosis. As I said, I did have radiation after surgery. I would appreciate any information as my oncologist seemed a little hesitant to be specific and my surgeon moved to a different state right after my surgery. (not because of it, though..LOL) Thanks.