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Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Eileen,
It's very common for them to take the sentinel node (first in line of defense) and see if it's cancerous. If it's not then they don't go any further. If it is then then go further up the line. The biopsy "ductal in situ" means it hasn't broken through which is the best you can ask for, probably a Stage I, absent nodal involvement.
I do agree with your gut feeling that this "doc"(?) may need some professional help herself and I really don't think I could trust her but that's just my opinion.
Glad you are getting your arms around this thing and knowing you, you will be an expert really soon. With that said I have 2 people standing by with recent experiences that will answer any questions you have. If you want to PM them I'll get them answered.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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