The tumor removed was 8cm X 9cm X 6cm. This is about twice the size originally thought. The pathology report indicated 4 different types of cancer in the left breast. The tissue showed invasive mammary carcinoma, Lobular carcinoma, focal tubular carcinoma and ductal carcinoma. The right breast only showed pre-cancerous cells, there is no way of knowing if the breast would ever have been affected, but Jim and Bettie are still glad they made the decision for the double Mastectomy.
Dr. Leonard took 24 lymph nodes,14 of the 24 were cancerous. She advised us that Bettie would have 6 to 12 sessions of Chemotherapy and definitely some radiation to the chest wall, left underarm and clavicle area. The frequency and duration will be determined with her oncologist.
Bettie is hoping to have the drains removed on Monday. Time will tell. Keep us in your prayers.
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