I have breast cancer
2006-10-16 13:59:20 · 4 answers · asked by tailardi 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I'm an RN who has had bilateral breast cancer in my 30's so I extend my thoughts and prayers to you. Your lab pathology report indicates, "Intramammary lymph nodes positive for metastatic adenocarcinoma." This means that the lymph nodes surrounding your breast tested positive (or contained) metastatic cells (cells originating from the cancer site in your breast that have traveled through the lymph system to your lymph nodes) of the adenocarcinoma type (adenocarcinoma is a cancerous or malignant adenoma (tumor) arising from the epithelium (outer layer)of a glandular organ (in this case your breast). ) Don't worry about all these details related to the type of cancerous tumor you had. It is just information doctors find useful in planning specific cancer treatment for you. There are dozens of other factors the Oncologists also consider when planning your individualized treatment. I'm sure that they will explain this to you when they discuss treatment modalities with you. It might also be helpful for you to phone the American Cancer Society and ask to be paired with a breast cancer survivor in a similar situation as yourself so you can receive some support. This program is called Reach For Recovery and I used it myself. Also there is a lot of literature available through the American Cancer Society on Breast Cancer which you might find helpful. Knowledge is power and when you are ready just know that it is available for you. I wish you God's blessings and although your journey is not an easy one, remember to use the help that is available for you along the way.
2006-10-16 14:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by marnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not familiar with intramammary lymph nodes. The nodes begin in the axillary area. I have done the surgical pathology on many breast removals with axillary node dissection and we labelled them as upper and lower axillary nodes. Chemo and x-ray are indicated, though.
2006-10-17 09:34:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means that u have lymphoma (cancer of lymph system) in ur breast lymph nodes, and that the cancer has spread (metastatic) to ur glandular tissues ( ur glands or other cells that has secretory property).
2006-10-17 09:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by lina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've answered your own question.
2006-10-16 21:26:42 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋