Story about Phyllodes tumor .

High Grade Malignant

Dec 4, 2016

By: Carrie


October 2015 I had a mammogram, and found a lump. I had a needle biopsy, and no malignancy was found. But it still needed to be removed, so I decided to wait until January for new insurance. 

I just was not too concerned about it since they are rarely malignant. 

I had the surgery at the end of January, and learned the tumor was high grade malignant. I went back immediately for more surgery, to get better margins. 

Then a PET scan to see if it had spread, and suspicious spots were identified on my ovaries, along with abnormally large fibroid tumors. I needed a hysterectomy, so they cut me open, as they fibroids were too large to be removed vaginally. 

Five days after surgery, I began radiation treatments. I completed 30 in April.

Another lump formed in my other breast, and I had surgery in July, but it was nothing to be worried about.

Now it is December. and I am struggling with my immune system, as I am constantly dealing with urinary tract infections if I am not rested.  

Other than that, so far so good.  

 

 

Know someone who should read this story? Share it

0 comments

Login or register to leave a comment


What is Phyllodes tumor

What is Phyllodes tumor

Phyllodes tumor causes

Which are the causes of Phyllodes tumor?

Is Phyllodes tumor hereditary?

Is Phyllodes tumor hereditary?

Phyllodes tumor treatments

What are the best treatments for Phyllodes tumor?

Living with Phyllodes tumor

Living with Phyllodes tumor. How to live with Phyllodes tumor?

Phyllodes tumor is also known as...

Phyllodes tumor synonyms

Phyllodes tumor and depression

Phyllodes tumor and depression

Phyllodes tumor advice

Which advice would you give to someone who has just been diagnosed wit...