Should I ask for more testing before my lumpectomy tomorrow?

I would ask for a second set of oncology doctor eyes to see what testing may be necessary a little delay to get answers you are comfortable with is important

So sorry to hear that you are getting mixed messages and I hope that it gets sorted out soon

Hi Cristina, you should get as much testing done as possible in order to make an informed decision. I met with my breast surgeon a day after my diagnosis and she ordered a MRI and genetic testing as well. I met with her again after receiving the results and that's when she discussed the options for me. Don't feel pressured to make a decision without having all of the answers yet.

My breast surgeon didn’t do an MRI on my breasts because she said sometimes a lot of unrelated things show up and a lot of false positives I don’t have dense breasts so they were able to see with the mammogram and ultrasound I had my lumpectomy a year and a half ago. I still have never had an MRI I would find out exactly what all those things are that they’re talking about. Is it related to your breast cancer or is it unrelated?

It was something not related to my Cancer

That’s what the breast dr told me as to why she avoided doing it. She said lots of times you’re getting false positives of unrelated things just to worry you more. I didn’t have any symptoms of anything so I really don’t mind not looking for something. I sincerely hope that whatever they found on you. It’s not serious better yet. I hope it’s just a false positive as well. I don’t really understand why that would hold up your breast surgery. I pray all works out for you.

Thank you! I had my surgery, now in recovery and praying on Oct 2nd when I have the results from patology all margins come clear and have no lymph nodes affected 🙏🏼

I’m sure all will be fine Christina prayers your way!

I hope you are doing well Christina. I had a lumpectomy with no MRI and all went well. Very easy recovery

This sounds like a really stressful situation to navigate, especially with your surgery scheduled so soon. Having different medical professionals give you conflicting information about additional testing would understandably make anyone feel anxious and uncertain. Many patients in this community have faced similar situations where there seemed to be miscommunication between their care team members, and it can be helpful to advocate for yourself by calling your surgeon's office directly to discuss the radiologist's concerns and get clarity on the best path forward.