My wife was diagnosed with bc in May 07 we went to UCLA for a second opinion, and are fortunate that the Revlon Breast Center at UCLA in rated #1 on the west Coast and # 8 in the US. Our Doctor re read the Biopsy that was done in our local town and the margins were clear the tumor was about .7-.9 cm. My wife had a sentinal node biopsy done on Frinday and we are waiting the results. The surgeon is one of the top in her field. Our original surgeon wanted a partial or total masectomy. At UCLA we had an MRI, Ultrasound and a couple of high res mamograms done. And if the biopsy comes back normal then a few radiation therapies and were done.....Its so important if possible to go to a world class treatment center......I really feel empathty for those who can't go to a real treatment center, or those who have no insurance. Cancer is ugly, I also lost my Mon when I was eight to cancer..........

Hi Gibson, yes your wife is indeed lucky to have been able to have been seen by the top in the field!
I had bc 4yrs ago, opted for a mast and 8rounds of chemo. I have not had any recurrance since my original diagnosis. I too hate cancer.., but have learned that I can live with it! I love my hubby and my kids...I will do everything I have to do to stay around with them..I believe that after treatment, exercise and good nutrition have played a big part in my health, and keeping the cancer away..encourage your wife to eat well, and especially to get some type of exercise regularly!!
I am sorry that your lost your Mom, and you were just a young boy, that must have been very hard for you.
Best wishes to you and your wife,
Peace, in your heart and mind!,
hugs,
cj.

the biopsy came back clear...praise God...now we are going to develope the radiation plan by the complete oncology team and genetist......

Wishing you and your wife all the best!
God Bless you both,
hugs,
cj.