I was just told i have lcis, rb. A tclip
was placed at the site where they found
alh. My surgeon was supposed to take
tissue from around this area. My 1/2 hr.
Surgery turned into almost two hours
because they could not find the clip. I
still dont know where this clip is. I
questioned whether or not they went to the
correct area. I was told the pathologist
found scar tissue, thats how they know.
Well i've had three other biopsy sites
that most likley have scar tissue. How can
i be sure they definitly got the correct
site.
Secondly, i found a lump on the opposite
side which i was told was a lymph node.
Should i be concerned, i read lcis is
often found in both breasts. Left breast
was never biopsied. Mom and sis have had
bc. I'm not sure what questions i should
ask my dr. To make sure they didn't miss
anything.
Thank you so much for any help!
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MandMs
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Posted: 12-24-07 06:58am
Lobular carcinoma in situ is usually
discovered as a CHANCE FINDING, when a
sample of breast tissue is taken and
examined under a microscope (biopsy), or
when a breast lump is removed.
LCIS is thought to be an indicator for an
increased risk of developing invasive
breast cancer, but may not be a direct
precursor to invasive breast cancer and
most women with LCIS do not develop breast
cancer.
Have you been suggested treatment with
anti-estrogens?
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