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I had two core needle breast biopsies of two complex cysts. One specimen has black sections on the tissue. Does this indicate malignancy?

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  anonymous

  Learning About Breast Cancer

  No, I have not received results yet. The 2 biopsies were done today. As I was getting dressed, I saw the two specimens in containers. One was just clear pink liquid without any observable solids. The other one had multiple sizable samples in a clear liquid. These cuts were yellowish/whitish and...

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  No, I have not received results yet. The 2 biopsies were done today. As I was getting dressed, I saw the two specimens in containers. One was just clear pink liquid without any observable solids. The other one had multiple sizable samples in a clear liquid. These cuts were yellowish/whitish and had some black spots.

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  anonymous

  Survivor since 2013

  Have you gotten your biopsy results yet? I'm not a doctor but think when a Pathologist does his work he marks sections with a special ink as does the one doing the biopsies to mark say left and right or up and down.

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Anyone have a lymph node biopsy before chemo and surgery? What should I Expect? Is it like the needle core biopsy. I am scared I did t have a good experience with that procedure they want it done before chemo in 2 weeks help?

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  anonymous

  Survivor since 2013

  My lymph node biopsy was part of my mastectomy surgery. They need to know the status of the lymph nodes prior to chemo. as they may need to change their medication plans depending on the result. Have you had any breast surgery yet?

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  anonymous

  Patient

  No they want me to get a lymph node biopsy first, (Dr said they are suspect) then chemo (make tumor small) then surgery (hoping for a lumpectomy) with reconstruction , finally radiation

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Currently I feel everything in my life is out of control and I am only hearing bad news. It really has me down. I just need to say it out loud. This is not my week.

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  anonymous

  Survivor since 2013

  I know it's not easy but try to take a deep breath and relax. everything will be OK.

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  anonymous

  stage_2a Patient

  Tell your doctor how you are feeling he/she may be able to give you something to help.

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Dr said I was stage 2b but if lymph nodes are involved I am a 3b. I'm scared anyone else told this?.

Has anyone had chemo before surgery? Was it helpful? This is a recommendation for me. What do I need to expect? I don't want it to spread. Help

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  anonymous

  Survivor since 2013

  My Oncologist wanted me to do some chemo. prior to surgery (I'm assuming to try and shrink the tumor) but my Surgeon nixed the idea.

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  anonymous

  Patient

  Thank you for answering my question. I just met the oncologist. She recommended chemo first. Everything is so overwhelming right now. I think the fist chemo was a combo of something starting with the letter A and something with a T. I have to do it 1 x every 2 weeks for 4 times. Then I think she...

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  Thank you for answering my question. I just met the oncologist. She recommended chemo first. Everything is so overwhelming right now. I think the fist chemo was a combo of something starting with the letter A and something with a T. I have to do it 1 x every 2 weeks for 4 times. Then I think she said Taxol?? 1 x every week for 4 weeks.? That is my entire summer doing chemo. Can you give me any ideas on what to expect?? She said i will definately loose my hair, tired and nausea. I have to be there for 2-3 hours. I get a port put in next week. Any idea on what to expect with that? I am so scared and overwhelmed. I don't know how will do this. She wants to start chemo in 2 weeks. I have tons of tests to get done. It is so much in a short time? What should I expect?

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Hi Im new. So far all i know triple negative, aggressive invasive ductal bc. I want a second opinion in different hospital but not sure if insurance will pay. I got a copy of my MRI but no report yet. I got a copy of pathology says grade 3 is it bad?

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  anonymous

  Survivor since 2013

  Insurance should pay for a 2nd opinion and if needed a 3rd. Tumors are graded 1, 2, and 3. You need to be asking your doctor(s) questions. If available, see if your clinic has a patient navigator who can help you through some of these things.

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I am so scared. The surgeon use daily the words triple negative and aggressive. So far that is all I know. Any suggestions on what to think.? Every time I feel a pain I think ohh no it is matastizing to bones.

I was diagnosed with BC. In the last few days my breast looks a little discolored , slight burning feeling, heavy feeling. Does this mean it has spread? They said I was triple negative land it was aggressive. I am so worried

when does the Dr tell you what stage of cancer I have? all i know right now is triple negative and aggressive/ I am falling apart.

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  anonymous

  stage_2a Patient

  I was staged after my surgery.

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  anonymous

  Survivor since 2013

  I, too, was staged after my surgery.

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Are there drugs one can take to lessen deep muscularskeletal pain from hormone therapy?