Positive lymph node after SLNB

Hi, I also had a 25mm ER & Pr positive tumour. Prior to surgery ultrasound and MRI showed no lymph node involvement. However after lumpectomy 2 of 3 nodes removed showed macromets. It was a shock. I decided to have a total node clearance but no other nodes showed cancer in them. The fact that your other node they removed is negative is reassuring but not a guarantee other nodes are not effected. I’m 2 1/2 years on from surgery and will complete adjuvant treatments towards the end of the year (except for Letrozole). You will find the strength to get through this. My advice is just take a day at a time. We are fortunate that today’s treatments have progressed so much in recent years reducing our risks of recurrence. I wish you well, take care.

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