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Cancer Surgery (Expert Forum)
is it something to worry about
Answered by
Denise L. Johnson, M.D. - breast cancer, Cancer Surgery, Cancer Imaging
Stanford University School of Medicine
Redwood City - CA
Questions in the Cancer Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Denise L. Johnson of Stanford University School of Medicine. Topics covered include surgery for all types of cancers.
is it something to worry about
by FBROWN, Apr 07, 2008 08:19PM
after surger i had an infection. i called and got antibotic. after a week, i noticed a knot in my breast. it has never went away. i have went through chemo and radiation. does this mean i have cancer again???? none of the doctors seemed concerned. now i am aftaid. what do i do?
Diagnosis: Type of Cancer?
:
early stage one
Date of Diagnosis
:
August 07, 2007
Type of Surgery
:
lumpectomy and removal of 3 lumph nodes
Stage/Size of Tumor
:
early stage 1
Location of Tumor(s)
:
10 oclock on right breast
Age of Patient/Pre or Post Menopause?
:
47
Sex of Patient:
:
Female
General Geographic Location
:
eastern us
Age of First Pregnancy (If applicable)
:
na
Number of Pregnancies (If Applicable)
:
na
Have you received hormone replacement therapy?
:
No
Please list all of your current medications:
:
adavian
Please describe your alcohol and/or smoking history:
:
smoke 1/2 pack a day
no drinking
no drinking
Doctor's Answer
by Denise L. Johnson, M.D., Apr 10, 2008 03:35PM
, Apr 10, 2008 03:35PM
To: FBROWN
I do not have enough information, I assume that you have had a repeat mammogram and US. If these tests are negative and your doctors think that your clinical exam is negative.
