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Has Anyone Gone Back After Lumpectomy To Get More Cells Out Thur Same Cut Inscion? They Are On Border Margins And Was Under Cut The Dimensi
It's a grey area. Specks of cells in some areas. Up to my choice. Would you stay with same surgeon? HER2 negative ER+PR+ Stage 1 yet I saw intermittent cells which she did not tell me and when I asked she said not important. Due to them knowing the where how angles of surgery? I feel a little unsafe not fully trusting Dr as ""she pushed a wrong button"" and has said other things in my chart she did or did not do!! Also does this add more scar tissue more trouble? Thank you. Good news it was… read more
I had a lumpectory and two surgeries following to cut more tissue until clear margins. I got an infection after 3rd but quick action with antibiotics cleared it up. If cells are left on margins cancer cells could be present and spread. That is why they want clear margins.
Yes, it is possible to need additional surgery after a lumpectomy if the margins are not clear. About 10 percent to 40 percent of people require further surgery to remove additional tissue or perform a mastectomy if the initial surgery did not remove all the cancer cells. This can sometimes be done through the same Show Full Answer
Thank you so very much for and I'm so sorry Ive got tears in my eyes. I really do appreciate advice help and hope.
Insurance will cover a second opinion, you deserve peace of mind, and it already sounds like you do not trust this surgeon. Wishing you all the best. Hugs!
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