Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Posted by kikay @kikay, Dec 15, 2023

Just had lumpectomy Dec 1. Pathology report was: positive margin on the posterior edge DCIS Micropapillary Grade 2. My surgeon called me yesterday for re-excision or another lumpectomy. I was hesitant to do it since I am a single mom and I was so difficult for me and my teens . Today he said he present my case to the tumor board to help me decide. Any suggestions? Did my surgeon messed up and missed the rest of the cancer cells? Or he just didn’t see the cancer with his naked eye just what he told me? What is the percentage that second surgery will be successful. ? After this , my oncologist said I will have radiation and hormone therapy for 5 years since my ER is positive. I need help in decision making please.

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kikay | @kikay | Jan 9 1:04pm

In reply to @lifetraveler "I am praying for your full and speedy recovery, Kikay!" + (show)

Ty so much I appreciate that. God bless you.

Rubyslippers | @triciaot | Jan 10 8:37am

In reply to @kikay "Hi. Tumor board recommended another surgery. In fact, today is my surgery at 1145. My surgeon..." + (show)

Good luck today! I hope you call feel the spirit of so many of us standing by to support you!

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 15 5:52pm

In reply to @kikay "Hi. Tumor board recommended another surgery. In fact, today is my surgery at 1145. My surgeon..." + (show)

@kikay, thinking of you. I hope recovery is going well. I look forward to hearing from you when you're able.

kikay | @kikay | Jan 15 9:12pm

In reply to @colleenyoung "@kikay, thinking of you. I hope recovery is going well. I look forward to hearing from..." + (show)

Last 2 days I had fever and chills but today no more fever. Thank you for keeping in touch.

lifetraveler | @lifetraveler | Jan 21 5:02am

In reply to @kikay "Last 2 days I had fever and chills but today no more fever. Thank you for..." + (show)

Dear Kikay:

Just have been thinking of you; hopefully you are feeling much better now, for you are still in our thoughts and prayers.

Wishing you a complete and speedy recovery with hope and love!

kikay | @kikay | Jan 21 11:26am

Dear lifetraveler,
I am feeling better everyday with God’s grace. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Had my f/u appt and my surgeon said everything is good and my latest pathology result is negative now for margins. I praise God for that. And I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. Be Bless.

pnnyh | @pnnyh | Jan 22 8:38am

I had similar experience with second lumpectomy. Had low grade infection--took antibiotic and that cleared. No radiation. Anastrazole for 3 years---lost calcium in bones, other side effects. Discontinued anastrazole at oncologist's urging. No further meds. Now 4 years post first lumpectomy. As these posts often say, we each have individual responses. No 2 of us are alike!
So glad you are feeling better. Prayers for you and family.

lifetraveler | @lifetraveler | Jan 22 6:55pm

In reply to @kikay "Dear lifetraveler, I am feeling better everyday with God’s grace. Thank you for your thoughts and..." + (show)

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful news, Kikay! It brightens my day:)

Enjoy your teens, please rest well & take good care of yourself, for tomorrow shall be a better day!

celestebradham | @celestebradham | Jan 22 9:35pm

I was thinking I responded to you- but not sure, I’m 60, lumpectomy (4-4-23)on left breast and 3 lymph nodes(no cancer) and reconstruction in both, margin clear but not large enough. Lumpectomy (4-21-23) and margins large enough. Second surgery took more healing time. Radiation 15 days. Moisturizer and Do your stretches! Took me about 30 days to heal. First AI drug anastrozole… many side effects. Also got lymphedema- caught early, had a month therapy and am good doing care at home. Took a month off started exestamine (sp)another AI- a few achy joints and hard to fall asleep- adjusted when I took medicine and it has helped with sleep. Keep stretching and exercising- it has helped me to move. Eating better has too.
Give your body time to heal!! God is with you!

kikay | @kikay | Jan 22 10:53pm

In reply to @pnnyh "I had similar experience with second lumpectomy. Had low grade infection--took antibiotic and that cleared. No..." + (show)

Thank you for the input. I asked for the antibiotics when I had the fever but surgeon said I didn’t need it. I will meet my oncologist in Feb. I wonder if I still need the radiation ( as first planned) . I don’t really like to do it but if needed I guess I have to. Just want the hormone therapy.