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Lymphovascular invasion

Posted by johndavis60 @johndavis60, 2 days ago

Anybody have “Lymphovascular invasion” on their biopsy or prostate pathology after surgery? If so, what did doctors say/do about it?

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jeff Marchi | @jeffmarc | 2 days ago

Lymphovascular invasion (LVI), found in a prostate cancer biopsy, suggests that cancer cells are present within lymph or blood vessels, which indicates a higher risk of the cancer spreading. This finding is often associated with more aggressive prostate cancer, higher PSA levels, higher Gleason scores, and advanced tumor stages. LVI can also be linked to a higher likelihood of lymph node involvement and a greater chance of recurrence after Treatment.

Did they remove lymph nodes during surgery?

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johndavis60 | @johndavis60 | 2 days ago
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Lymphovascular invasion (LVI), found in a prostate cancer biopsy, suggests that cancer cells are present within lymph or blood vessels, which indicates a higher risk of the cancer spreading. This finding is often associated with more aggressive prostate cancer, higher PSA levels, higher Gleason scores, and advanced tumor stages. LVI can also be linked to a higher likelihood of lymph node involvement and a greater chance of recurrence after Treatment.

Did they remove lymph nodes during surgery?

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Yes, 19 and they were all clear. I believe my urologist is going to refer me to oncology where they will probably give me radiation, ADT and / or chemo. Who knows. I had positive margins so they told me I would be getting more treatment when I came out of surgery.

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