Hi all,

I had my surgery(lumpectomy) on June 26th and all went well.  Final pathology showed a 1 cm tumor with DCIS and IDC, Grade 2 and no lymph node involvement(Good News!).  What did surprise me was that they also found some LCIS in the tissue that was removed as well.  I am Estrogen/Progesterone receptor positive (70% & 90%) and Her2 nue negative.  I will see the medical oncologist on July 28th and I have already seen the radiologist. 

I have two questions:

1.  I understand the significance of the estrogen receptor test and I'm thinking I will probably be advised to start tamoxifen as I am premenopausal, but what is the significance of the progesterone piece? 

2.  The radiololist mainly discussed the traditional radiation treatment for me.  I did ask about the mammosite technology and they do offer it.  I was told though that my breast center is more conservative and is not pushing the new technology as much due to the lack of long-term scientific data.  I am a candidate and although I'm about 5 mos short of 45, they would be willing to perform the procedure if I want it.  I know the ultimate decision is mine, but I'm interested in hearing what you think and what you would do if it were you. 

As always - thanks for your support!

Sherrie