I am a 2-time TNBC survivor (2008 & 2013-underwent mastectomies
and chemo). 3 months ago PET/CT detected suspicious nodes left underarm,
underwent biopsy-results benign. Underwent another PET/CT this week-more nodes showed up and previous ones grew. Doctor is ordering 3 more
biopsies for suspicious nodes. Unfortunately, I only spoke with a nurse and she couldn't
answer my detailed questions. I have Lupus and the breast oncologist previously thought that the inflammation of nodes was a result of an active flare. I am concerned about the subpectoral
nodes because those have NEVER lit up before.
Here are my results:
"There is interval increase in size
and number of FDG avid lymph nodes in the left subpectoral region/left
axilla. Biopsied left subpectoral lymph node with a biopsy clip measures
1.4 x 1 cm demonstrating FDG uptake with max SUV of 3.2. Additional
left subpectoral/axillary lymph node seen on image 76 series 5 more
posteriorly and superiorly measures 1.3 x 0.9 cm demonstrating FDG
uptake with max SUV of 2.7. A
1.5 x 0.6 cm subpectoral lymph node seen on image 74 series 5 also
demonstrates FDG uptake which is less than background, is suspicious as
it is increased from previous. 3 other subcentimeter left axillary lymph
nodes and 1 additional subpectoral lymph nodes demonstrate low level
FDG activity new since previous."
QUESTION:
Has anyone had these kind of results that results in a positive malignancy outcome or not? I know that no one can predict outcomes, but I am just curious.