National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

I have been newly diagnosed with a 1.6 cm tumor (most removed from biopsy) in my left breast, pathology report states: Sections of the entirely submitted left areolar mass depict features of an invasive ductal adenocarcinoma w/o associated ductal carcinoma in situ. My cancer surgeon, whom I like and trust very much recommends a lumpectomy with removal of the nipple, and a sentinel node biopsy with breast reconstruction. After surgery I will know what stage. I am also meeting with my oncologist before surgery. How important are second opinions and does it delay your plans for surgery? I want to get this process started and do not want to prolong my surgery and treatment.