I have been assured that lymph node involvement is really unlikely by three professionals at my clinic but I know there us still a chance biopsy will say otherwise.
Hi louisemanso123
I’m sorry to hear you are confused about any lymphnode involvement in your diagnosis and I’m sure some of our users will be along soon to offer their support. I have moved your post to our Diagnosed with Breast Cancer board in order to give users more of a chance to see it and respond.
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Best wishes,
Lucy
Hi Louise,
'Yes, that’s right. Normally the drs can see from the ultrasound whether there is likely to be any lymph node involvement, however, it is only about 75% accurate. The final results are only obtained once the node has been examined following biopsy. It is good they are telling you involvement is unlikely.
ann x
Hi Louise
Have you had an ultrasound? That is a good indication of whether the lymph nodes are affected or not but as Ann says they can only tell 100% by biopsy. Are you having a couple removed for testing? I have recently been through the same thing and it was a worrying time waiting for the pathology results after surgery but thankfully they were all clear. If the clinicians say it is unlikely I would cling to that the are usually right. Rebecca x