Could My Treatment Plan Change After Surgery?

I might add that I am in my middle seventies. Ugh! I asked my surgeon if my age could impact my recovery and he said he has worked on a lot of women older than me. That is encouraging at least.

Sounds like they may have caught it early it is great that it is estrogen positive I am 70 and just been diagnosed. Or is scary. But I am doing ok.

Sounds very much like my dx in spring only I changed my mind on reduction. Two lumps. I don't believe one causes another but good question for your doc or nurse navigator. Surgery was in May, radiation in August. Started hormone blocker in September I think maybe August. If something is discovered that needs different treatment then you will address it but the tests are so thorough these days. Ask all your questions of your doctor or APRN, no dumb questions

Why is it good to be estrogen positive? My dr put a smiley face next to that result.

I am 95% estrogen positive! I am scared to death. I will finally have appt in 5 days with medical oncologist. I will ask Dr this question and hope I get an answer. My surgeon just says it's a good thing! Am very disturbed by this nonchalance while I am home in tears.

I think they believe it is positive because it gives them a target for treatment, as opposed to those with something like triple negative. Those people have fewer treatment options.

Treatment plans can indeed change after surgery based on what the surgical team discovers during the procedure, and this is actually quite common in breast cancer care. Many community members have shared similar experiences where their doctors needed to adjust the treatment approach based on surgical findings or pathology results that provide more detailed information than initial imaging could show. The medical team will always discuss any changes with you and explain the reasoning behind them, ensuring you remain an active part of the decision-making process throughout your care journey.