Posted by rosilita on June 14, 2000 at 21:46:07:

In Reply to: adenoid carcenoma of the breast posted by c.cohen on June 13, 2000 at 13:18:22:

: I've had three lumpectamies. Dec.'s ' 98 the third still had microscopic cells. Had Radiation Jan.'99. First tumor was 2c.
: second tumor a year later was 1 1/4c. second Lump. Third Lump was to achieve clean margins...unsuccessful >radiation.

: No node dissection.

: My chest hurts where I was radiated. I exercise a lot. I'm also scared when I have a mammogram simply because margins
: wer not clean third operation.

: Please respond. Carolyn

: What do you know about this disease? What do you know about unclean margins +radiation?

: first tumor was 2c. second tumor a year later same site 1 1/4c.

: I worry about mistastisis. I feel good. I exercise and stretch daily. I have pain where I was radiated. Is this normal?

: I had three lumpectamies.

: I'm 1 1/2 year clean, I hope. I go for a mammogram next week. I'm really scared.

: Please respond. Carolyn

dear carolyn,

breast cancer is extremly scary. especially when you have a rare one like you. less then 1% of breast cancers come from your type. reoccurences are common as you know. if it mestatzies there is also treatment(chemo) for it. the only real place to be concerned about it is the lungs. the nic reccomends that people with your type of breast cancer also get a once a year xray of the lungs. good luck to you, i hope you stay clear.