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SUBJECTS
Biopsy Taken Redness Left Breast Examined by the Surgeon
Masectory Treatment Prescribed Diagnose Skin Cancer Breast from Biop
Breast Cancer in the Skin Diagnosed from Biopsy Taken on 040419

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1106 - Summary/Objective
1107 -
110701 - Follow up ref SDS 11 0000.
110702 -
110703 - The biopsy taken on 040419 shows the redness problem is a form of skin
110704 - cancer that can only be treated with a masectomy.  the surgeon
110705 - has discussed these findings with the doctor. ref SDS 0 F66N
110706 - Surgery will be performed after 4 - 6 months of treatments that will
110707 - reduce the redness, which means shrink the cancer in the skin.
110708 - ref SDS 0 SD7F the surgeon feels the current skin cancer
110709 - problem may not have been caused by the prior tumor, because pathology
110710 - reported surgery had achieved "clear margins." ref SDS 0 J757  She
110711 - feels further study is needed to understand the scope of the problem,
110712 - ref SDS 0 9H7M, and will advise the doctor that Millie wants
110713 - written report from the Tumor Board showing what was reviewed,
110714 - findings, analysis and proposed treatment plan. ref SDS 0 9H7M
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110716 -     [On 040517 the pathology report on the biopsy diagnoses metastatic
110717 -     Carcinoma involving dermal lymphmatics consistent with
110718 -     inflammatory carcinoma of the breast. ref SDS 15 8R6M
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1110 - Discussion
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111101 - Skin Cancer Diagnosed from Biopsy Masectory Treatment Prescribed
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111103 - The surgeon initially related having talked to the doctor about
111104 - results of the biopsy taken on 040419. ref SDS 11 789F  She asked if
111105 - the doctor has talked to Millie about this?
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111108 - Millie advised that she has not talked to the oncologist.
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111110 -     [On 040504 the doctor talks to Millie on results of biopsy.
111111 -     ref SDS 14 WR62
111113 -  ..
111114 - The surgeon then said that she was very sorry to say the biopsy taken
111115 - on 040419 at the Kaiser hospital in Martinez, ref SDS 11 789F, shows
111116 - that red rash originally reported on 030109, ref SDS 6 KW5F, again on
111117 - 030606, ref SDS 7 7C6W, and more recently on 040318, ref SDS 9 IM6J,
111118 - has been diagnosed by pathology to be cancer, and this may require
111119 - that Millie have a mastectomy.
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111121 -     [On 040504 the doctor described the new problem as inflammatory
111122 -     disease. ref SDS 14 UR6M
111124 -      ..
111125 -     [On 040517 the pathology report on the biopsy was submitted to the
111126 -     patient during a meeting; review after the meeting showed the
111127 -     report diagnoses metastatic Carcinoma involving dermal lymphmatics
111128 -     consistent with inflammatory carcinoma of the breast. ref SDS 15
111129 -     6T5G  Research indicated that IBC is a very serious form of
111130 -     cancer. ref SDS 15 6M9H
111132 -      ..
111133 -     [On 040614 the doctor proposed not asking the Tumor Board to
111134 -     revise findings and recommendations based on evidence available
111135 -     prior to the hearing on 040419, but not submitted, and then
111136 -     confirmed by a new diagnosis of IBC, until after a few months to
111137 -     assess response to treatment on the Avastin and Taxol chemothrapy
111138 -     trial protocol. ref SDS 16 4R59
111140 -      ..
111141 -     [On 051027 surgeon reports biopsy on mastectomy surgery finds
111142 -     "funny stuff," which was later determined to diagnose DCIS, which
111143 -     research on the Internet indicates has raises diagnostic and
111144 -     treatment issues. ref SDS 23 HB4M
111146 -  ..
111147 - The doctor offered that Millie's active life of exercise, work and
111148 - involvement that maintains strength, positive attitude and forward
111149 - focus are important factors of recovery.  The primary care physician
111150 - has previously noted the same factors.
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111152 -       [On 051021 after 18 months of treatment biopsy on 051012
111153 -       negative for inflammatory carcinoma. ref SDS 22 544N
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SUBJECTS
Distant Metastasis Skin Cancer Breast Different from Original Cancer

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120402 - Breast Skin Cancer May be Different from Original Breast Tumor
120403 - Pathology Lab Study Differences in Cancer to Evaluate Scope of Problem
120404 - Scope of Problem Evaluate Pathology Lab Study Differences in Cancer
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120406 - The surgeon feels that cancer found in the pathology report could be a
120407 - different type from the prior cancer, and so may indicate that cancer
120408 - is occurring elsewhere in body, an example is the lung, mentioned by
120409 - Doctor Liao on 040303. ref SDS 8 Y158  As a result, the surgeon will
120410 - contact the pathology lab this afternoon, and ask for a study
120411 - comparing the recent biopsy with the original biopsy taken by the
120412 - doctor on 020312, ref SDS 3 BL83, to determine if the current problem
120413 - is a different type of cancer.
120415 -  ..
120416 - The surgeon explained that this could be a different type of cancer
120417 - because her prior work removing the original tumor, first on 020312,
120418 - ref SDS 3 Q78M, achieved "clear margins" indicating cancer was fully
120419 - removed at that time, reported on 020405, ref SDS 4 QV8I, and
120420 - explained again on 020408. ref SDS 5 0001  The doctor feels the skin
120421 - cancer now diagnosed could therefore be a manifestation of other
120422 - problems.  She will ask the pathlogy lab to address this issue.
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120424 -     [On 040517 the pathology report on the biopsy diagnoses metastatic
120425 -     Carcinoma involving dermal lymphmatics consistent with
120426 -     inflammatory carcinoma of the breast. ref SDS 15 8R6M
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SUBJECTS
Meeting Doctor Riley-Paull to Examine Recovery from Surgery on 02032
Schedule Masectomy Surgery Following Chemotherapy Treat Redness 4 -

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140502 - Chemotherapy Required to Treat Redness Prior to Masectomy Surgery
140503 - Masectomy Surgery Following Chemotherapy Treat Redness 4 - 6 Months
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140505 - The surgeon explained that the current treatment regimine of
140506 - chemotherapy and Avastin will be needed for 4 - 6 months to reduce
140507 - cancer in the breast, so that there is enough healthy skin that can be
140508 - stitched together to cover the surgical wound.  After chemotherapy has
140509 - reduced redness in the breast, a masectomy will then be performed
140510 - probably during a week off, at the end of a 3 week chemotherapy
140511 - treatment cycle, in August or September.  The surgeon said that
140512 - radiation may be given after surgery and more chemotehrapy, as
140513 - occurred after the first surgery in 2002, and depending on the amount
140514 - of radiation previously given to the breast area the first time.
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140517 - The surgeon will coordinate with the primary care physician on follow
140518 - up examinations to monitor progress and schedule surgery.  This plan
140519 - fits the model presented on 040419 of relying on team care for notice
140520 - to perform cross-departmental examinations that ensure quality care.
140521 - ref SDS 11 XU75
140522 -
140523 -     [On 040504 the doctor plans to consult with surgeon on when the
140524 -     patient is ready for a masectomy in 4 - 6 months. ref SDS 14 MG8G
140526 -      ..
140527 -     [On 040504 reported research done 3 weeks later that indicates
140528 -     typically masectomy is common treatment for inflammatory breast
140529 -     cancer and is performed after treatment with chemotherapy.
140531 -      ..
140532 -     [On 040517 doctor examination indicates redness may be declining
140533 -     as a result of the 1st three (3) chemotherapy treatments, that
140534 -     includes Avastin in a drug trial. ref SDS 15 735H
140536 -      ..
140537 -     [On 040517 research indicates chemotherapy, surgery, more chemo,
140538 -     and then radiation again is a common treatment regimine for IBC.
140539 -     ref SDS 15 YM3M
140541 -      ..
140542 -     [On 040517 Tumor Board minutes discuss planning for surgery, and
140543 -     possibly further radiation. ref SDS 15 5O4F
140545 -      ..
140546 -     [On 040614 doctor explains dilemma patient faces difficult
140547 -     decision on having surgery or staying on Avastin trial; requires
140548 -     more data, but PET scan tests not approved. ref SDS 16 ER9I
140550 -      ..
140551 -     [On 040812 doctor indicates patients with IBC need not be treated
140552 -     with surgery for IBC. ref SDS 17 T75L
140554 -      ..
140555 -     [On 041210 doctor proposes surgery to treat IBC; case study
140556 -     reviews history considering surgery for Millie. ref SDS 18 ZV5J
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140559 -     [On 050107 surgeon examines worsening biopsy wound; will advise
140560 -     primary care physician that IBC must be largely cured before
140561 -     surgery can be considered for a masectomy on the left breast to
140562 -     contain the spread of cancer. ref SDS 19 UM6I
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140565 -     [On 050204 doctor asks for results of meeting with surgeon on
140566 -     050107, which cited reasoning today for deferring surgery until
140567 -     IBC cleared with chemotherapy. ref SDS 20 NE3L
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140570 -     [On 050311 the doctor has not seen the report nor talked to the
140571 -     surgeon, ref SDS 21 UH3O; doctor calls surgeon asks for another
140572 -     examination to report on performing surger to remove pockets of
140573 -     resistance to chemotherapy. ref SDS 21 XQ41
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SUBJECTS
Tumor Board Notified New Findings Written Recommendations Requested

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150402 - Written Recommendations on Treatment from Tumor Board Requested
150403 - Tumor Board Notified New Findings Written Recommendations Requested
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150405 - The surgeon feels that Millie presents a complex patient profile that
150406 - requires careful analysis.  The tumor board should be notified that
150407 - pathology report shows findings of new cancer, along with results from
150408 - the bone scan today, ref SDS 13 DJ5K, and such other tests that will
150409 - aid diagnosis, and then issue a written report to the patient showing
150410 - what was reviewed, who was consulted, what findings and conclusions
150411 - were reached, and what further diagnostics and treatment should be
150412 - considered, including analysis for performing a masectory after the
150413 - current red rash problem recedes.
150414 -
150415 -        [On 061020 primary care physician feels that patient profile
150416 -        has too many issues for a 5-year medical case of secondary
150417 -        inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), cellulitus, lymphedema,
150418 -        pulmonary embolism, broken finger. ref SDS 24 MO4K
150420 -  ..
150421 - The surgeon will call the doctor this afternoon and convey
150422 - Millie's request for a copy of the report issued by the Tumor Board.
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150424 -        [On 040517 primary care physician submitted pathology report on
150425 -        biopsy; subsequent review shows findings metastatic Carcinoma
150426 -        involving dermal lymphmatics consistent with inflammatory
150427 -        carcinoma of the breast. ref SDS 15 8R6M
150429 -         ..
150430 -        [On 040517 received record of Tumor Board hearing; there was no
150431 -        consideration of biopsy finding IBC. ref SDS 15 MB7G
150433 -  ..
150434 - We reviewed the tenuousness of communication and analysis performed
150435 - solely through verbal discussion.  Complexity from examining many
150436 - patients and interacting with colleagues and other staff on wide
150437 - ranging issues of administration, management, pathology, diagnosis and
150438 - prescribing treatment inherently overwhelm the biology of human span
150439 - of attention.  During the 15 minutes or so when a doctor sees a
150440 - patient, matters that seem clear and complete in the moment, can
150441 - easily become confused and fade from the mind minutes later while
150442 - seeing other patients and dealing with other matters that busy the
150443 - mind of a top physician.  In addition, personalities and authority can
150444 - significantly influence the way facts are understood, conveyed and
150445 - acted upon, where people are pursuaded by rhetoric and respect for, or
150446 - fear of, authority to ignore the record, correlations, impications and
150447 - nuance in order to protect personal standing, resulting in error,
150448 - loss, crisis and calamity.  See, for example, Andy Grove's remarks on
150449 - experience at Intel showing that mental maps are awfully forgiving of
150450 - ambiguity, when people fail to invest time for writing, and instead
150451 - rely on remembing verbal commentary, reviewed on 980307. ref SDS 1
150452 - 3668
150454 -  ..
150455 - the surgeon feels that writing things down helps maintain
150456 - clarity and comprehension in the medical record that can guide,
150457 - supplment and confirm verbal discussion.  This practice aligns with
150458 - Kaiser's guidelines for an effective doctor and patient partnership,
150459 - reviewed at Kaiser on 990625, ref SDS 2 4185, and calling out to
150460 - confirm accuracy of communications. ref SDS 2 3960
150462 -  ..
150463 - the surgeon seemed to strongly support getting a second opinion
150464 - in Millie's case, concurring with the doctor's discussion on
150465 - 040318, ref SDS 9 AW6M, and with research at that time showing
150466 - advantage of getting a 2nd opinion. ref SDS 9 8U4M
150468 -         ..
150469 -        A question posed by the record is whether to delay treatment
150470 -        based on history of deferring action after notice on 030606 of
150471 -        redness in combination with rising CA 15-3 and other factors
150472 -        noted by the doctor? ref SDS 7 NE6F
150474 -         ..
150475 -        Another question is the scope of the problem, and whether in
150476 -        addition to treating the breast, there are other matters that
150477 -        need early attention in conjunction with chemotherapy?
150479 -         ..
150480 -        Conceivably, the timing of the treatments is optimal, and
150481 -        nothing further can be done but to wait for further
150482 -        manifestations of distant metastasis to occur.
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150485 -        The issue with the breast does not seem to fit the criteria for
150486 -        distant metastasis.
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