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    Posted: Feb 19 2008 at 6:57pm
I know there is alot of controversy/opinion between Oncologists about cancer spread once you penetrate a tumor. SNB & NB generally make a single hole, while the mammotome makes several, depending on tumor size, and takes several samples. With each different type, if at all, did mets occur beyond the axillary nodes, and to where, how long after your original surgery, as well as type of surgury, double mast, single breast removed, or lumpectomy.
 
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T-Neg diag.5/07-40yo
Stage IIIa
Grade III
7/26 +nodes ax.
4-A/C pre-lumpectomy 2 Taxol post
+Tissue involvement
Finished Rad 4/08
DX of Advanced CTCL 2/09
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote sandysegel Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Jun 09 2011 at 3:13pm
There are allegations about biopsy needles that indicates the procedure may have more than incidental risk. It would be risky is it is done the wrong way. A lot of successful tests have been done so I believe this procedure is still safe according to the Swiss team reported in the journal Breast Cancer Research.

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Hi Netterz,

I had needle core biopsy when first dx, then SNB during the bi-mx.  Recurrence in IM node about 16 months after surgery.
DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09)
11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15

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I had the needle core biopsy also when I was first diagnosed and then sentinol node when I had my double mastectomy last year.  Nodes were clear.  I had had chemo before and after surgery. 
DX 9/21/2009, age 37, Tumor 3 cm (4.3 with tentacles), Grade 3, DD Neoadj chemo,4X AC, 12X Taxotere,Stage 2A, BRCA 1/2 neg, Bilat mast/reconst 5/18/10, 0/10 nodes, Gemzar & Cisplatin 4 cycles
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