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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 30, 2023 | Replies (69)
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I am having the same issues as nlb122 at Mayo in Phoenix.. I am having to wait almost 4 months to have surgery. I have same numbers as you from my biopsy. My Oncologist put me on letrozole. The doctors say not to worry it's slow growing. From the MRI my nodes look good but Its agony waiting. I'm having a mastectomy on one side with reconstruction and a new implant on the other side.
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Hi @janet2, it is not uncommon to have treatment (endocrine therapy and/or chemo therapy) before surgery to help shrink the tumor. This can help ensure "clear margins" for surgery, meaning that they can get the tumor and a significant margin of healthy tissue around the tumor.
How are you doing on letrozole? When will you have your surgery?