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Just happened to feel a hard lump.
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"It's probably benign, but I want you to get it checked out...tomorrow," he said.
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After the intial ultrasound showed the tumor looking questionable (solid, unclear edges, and blood flow to it), the doctor on staff recommended a biopsy...the same day.
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My OB/GYN called with the diagnosis: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Since we were out of town, he recommended that I return that week to meet with the surgeon and "get the ball rolling."
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Pre-op instructions
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Lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy and axillary dissection (lymph nodes removed)
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Found out only 1 of 13 lymph nodes removed in first surgery were malignant
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Clear margins weren't obtained on the first surgery. Cancer was not all removed so a second surgery would have to be scheduled...all this news on Dan's birthday!
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Better get all the cancer this time!
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He ordered further blood work and a PET/CT scan
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No further metastases found! Praise the Lord!
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Initial Consultation
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Surgery at Northwestern
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