Mastectomy but not full clearance

Going through breast cancer treatment Surgery
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Hi, I was just looking for some advice or others experience of the same or similar pathology results.

My mastectomy was on 18/12 with implant reconstruction & nipple saved. I had 2 tumours with the larger one being far back, so against the chest bone. The pathology results are:

Upper outer quadrant 23mm, grade 2 ILC with ER8, PR8, HER1+ negative.

Upper inner quadrant 13mm, grade 2, invasion ductal with associated DCIS, ER8, PR8, HER2 negative.

3 lymph nodes removed & all clear.

Full clearance was not obtained and no additional surgery can be carried out. I now await the score results from the oncotype DX before discussing treatment.

I have always had concerns re clearance as I saw the image & position of the tumour so it hasn’t really come as a shock. Although the lymph nodes are clear, naturally I’m concerned if it may of affected my chest bone.

Has anyone else had a similar pathology result & what has been your experience?

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Dear Liz9,

So sorry to read your post.
I can’t help with your question, I think it would be a good idea to call the breast cancer nurses on this site, who will be able to answer your questions and talk.you through any worries you may have. (0808 800 6000)

I hope you will start to feel better soon, wishing you well, with lots of happiness ahead. Hugs Tili :rainbow::folded_hands::rainbow::folded_hands: