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Anyone diagnosed with Phyllodes tumor?

Cancer | Last Active: Apr 25 5:56am | Replies (47)
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@colleenyoung

Hi @ash2021, it must be both a relief that the lump was benign, but also worrisome that it was determined one was a benign phyllodes tumor. I'm tagging @johnsoncs1 @ssinkey @marvinjjc @cheddar @sarapusc @michelle0509 to bring them back in the discussion to join me in welcoming you.

Ash, when is your follow up with your doctor? Has further monitoring been recommended?

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ash2021 | @ash2021 | Mar 13 7:38pm

Thanks for reaching out. It definitely has been a roller coaster of emotions. I’m thankful that both are benign. It is worrisome that one is a phyllodes tumor (even though it’s benign).

I had my followup with my doctor earlier this week. She did a great job in explaining the part forward. She explained that there’s a chance for the phyllodes tumor to recur and that we are going to do a plan of ultrasounds every 6 months as well as my annual mammograms for the next 2 years. I was given the option to visit my doctor office or just allow them to schedule me in office if they find something during the ultrasounds and/or mammogram. I opted to see my physician each time I go in for monitoring.

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