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A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?
Hello, I was recently diagnosed with DCIS Stage 0 ER+ in May 2024.
I just had my lumpectomy on July 11, still bruised but otherwise ok and moving as normal as I can.
This journey has been overwhelming, to say the least. I am 42 with 2 young boys 13 and 8. The hardest part for me was telling my kids. But I got over that and was not as hard as I thought it would be.
I am trying to take it day by day. It’s overwhelming and sometimes just too much to overthink.
Just a few minutes ago the nurse called me and said I am scheduled again for surgery but a lymph node biopsy on July 30. I will be having a follow up appointment this week, July 24 with the surgeon to discuss my pathology results. I’m scared of not knowing what is going to happen. And confused as to why I need another biopsy when they already did a lymph node biopsy (I had a mass) which the result was benign. Has anyone had this experience before? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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No spread in the lymph nodes for me, only 2 were taken out.
Will be praying for you!
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1 ReactionHello
I had a lumpectomy in 2022 and radiation 2023. IDC and DCIS Stage 1, low risk, had not spread to the lymph nodes. First follow up mammogram both breasts were clear. This past August, my Mammogram showed 3 areas of calcification two in the lumpectomy bed and one just outside the margins. A Diagnostic Mammogram and Ultrasound confirmed and now I need 3 biopsies to confirm. I am praying that the microcalcifications are from surgery and or radiation, but not I was not expecting this!!!
I am sending you comfort and healing energy as this Cancer Journey can be a roller coaster of emotions 🙏🌻
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2 Reactions@lansing, did you have a second biopsy? May I ask your diagnosis? How are you doing now?
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1 ReactionI had a negative biopsy with good margins. I am waiting to be evaluated for preventive radiation and oral hormone pill
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2 ReactionsI am scheduled for radiation process to begin October 21st
I wish you the best of luck
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3 ReactionsWe start on the same day! Will be praying for you!
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2 ReactionsThanks
My sentinel node biopsy yesterday showed no cancer spread to the lymph nodes! Now I have a post-op 10/31 and then can schedule radiation after that. Not sure how long it takes to heal from surgery but I am amazed when they essentially just glue the scar closed these days (just like when they did my lumpectomy). Applying ice & taking Tylenol. I have an Occ Therapy consultation 10/29 to see if there is any need to worry about Lymphedema.
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2 ReactionsThat is certainly good news!!
Hopefully you heal pretty quick so that you can get to the next phase.
I will start radiation treatments next week. I’m scared. Sometimes I ask myself if I’m making the right decision.
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3 ReactionsI am 43 and I had the same procedure as you, but mine was stage 1 with clear nodes and margines in only one surgery. Stage 0 is highly curable though, so dont worry too much, anyway, I didn't developed cording until 4 weeks after the surgery and Lymphedema 3 months after radiation. My surgery recovery wasn't bad I fell fine almost the entired time after surgery, but I was able to do weights at the gym after 6 weeks. The lymphedema is a real thing after radiation. It's not as bad for me, but it goes and comes back on and off. I go to the OT (occupational Therapy) to get my lymph nodes drainage manually. I am on Lupron and Letrozole and the medication side effects has done to me more than the surgery or radiation ever did. Good luck and keep us updated.
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