It took some time for the news to settle in as we sat in the lobby of Apollo hospital. It was a double blow for me as my sis is already battling the same disease since early 2010.
The lump was 5.0x4.0 in diameter. It was big in size.
We met the surgical oncologist again and he suggested an immediate surgery for breast removal (Mastectomy) followed by chemotherapy and other treatment later based on biopsy of the lump. He also suggested the following test to check if the cancer has spread to any other part of the body:
- PET - II - This checks vital organs like liver, lungs, kidney etc.
- Bone scan
- Echocardiography
As we finished all the tests in the next couple of days it became clear that the cancer hadn't spread to other parts of the body. This was a big relief.
But I was a still scared with the lump size, mastectomy and chemo bit and was keen on getting a second opinion.
I started searching for the best surgical oncologist in Bangalore.
The lump was 5.0x4.0 in diameter. It was big in size.
We met the surgical oncologist again and he suggested an immediate surgery for breast removal (Mastectomy) followed by chemotherapy and other treatment later based on biopsy of the lump. He also suggested the following test to check if the cancer has spread to any other part of the body:
- PET - II - This checks vital organs like liver, lungs, kidney etc.
- Bone scan
- Echocardiography
As we finished all the tests in the next couple of days it became clear that the cancer hadn't spread to other parts of the body. This was a big relief.
But I was a still scared with the lump size, mastectomy and chemo bit and was keen on getting a second opinion.
I started searching for the best surgical oncologist in Bangalore.
Hello Mr Sandeep I really appreciate that you decided to blog down all the feelings and experiences of this trauma and tribulations.This will inspire more people to follow this path of penning down the misery of cancer treatment and also give vital information about this disease to them to help them in decision making.Keep us abreast about latest developments.All the best to your mother and you too.
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