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i finally went to Univ of TN cancer ctr for surgery 9/13/13 but to answer your question Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center is not associated with St. Mary's as far as i know. it's a private clinic with 2 surgeons. so far so good with UT. i find out about pathology on sentinel nodes in a few days. Hope your expander issue is getting better...as GregP said, basically, super sucky.

have you heard of the Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Clinic? It's where my primary is recommending i go.

haven't picked any doctors yet but i'm wowed by Thompson Cancer Center's website. i think i already posted to you about this but am very tempted to go to Thompson for a consultation based on your amazing success with them. thank you again. oh and i don't know anything more about the tumor except that it's 5mm invasive lobular carcinoma.

Wow that is absolutely fantastic! The group sounds fabulous. I couldn't find Dr. Gram's name at Ft. Sanders; the Thompson Ctr sounds amazing tho. Thanks so much for the feedback. And hooray for pulling thru!

Update?

Hi, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 10/2012 and just before starting chemo and doing more scans, i was told that the cancer had spread to my liver. The original treatment then changed to Taxotere, Hercepin and Perjecta (I go for treatment every third Friday). I am HER2 positive. My oncologist will repeat the scans in March . Just found out this week that cancer is also on my bones...so treatment plan might change gain...will find out this Friday. Keep me posted on what treatment plan your oncologist suggest is best for you. All the best!

Welcome to WhatNext, I glad that you have found us. there's lots of great people, support and knowledge available You certainly have had a rough couple of years.

Hugs and prayers and best of luck on journey.

Your blond hair is beautiful in your profile pic too!kiimg09

Great picture of you both. Did your hubby have alot of hair also to shave? You are very brave, I though my bald head was ugly (and cold)God Bless you on your journey-keep us posted, kimg09

I see your a fellow Volunteer, I'm in West TN. Welcome aboard the site. Let me know if I can help with anything.

Hello and welcome, we are glad you found us. Here is a link to our cancer dx page for your type of cancer. Take a look at it to get you started on some information. You will notice at the bottom of that page 4 of our active users who have had that journey already, you may wish to contact them for their experience and wisdom. Also, any questions you may have just post them in the questions tab and everyone will see them there and be able to help you.

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There are also subtypes listed on this page to narrow down the type of cancer to match your dx.

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Greg P
3x survivor
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