I had my appt with my oncologist on Friday and she confirmed the area under my mx scar which I was slightly worried/curious about is intact my ribs! It made me laugh! She was very thorough with her examination and answered all my questions and I felt loads better... I get a stress build up in the few days leading up to any of my hospital appointments (except chemo), I even had tears of relief in the car on the way home.
The only thing which is concerning me since my appointment is that when I told her my veins were a little painful she quickly responded with "we'll use your left side for the next three". I reminded her I'd had a LNC (nodes all clear) and she told me that it wouldn't be a problem as medically and anatomically a clearance isn't the same and I will still have some lymph nodes... This surprised me! I have called my breast care nurse and spoke with her colleague who said the oncology nurses who administer my chemo will listen to my concerns and do their best to use my right side. Developing lymphodema is a major worry of mine and do have a cannula put in my left hand is a big no no! I'm being so careful and letting them use my left hand is like in doing all my carefulness!
Had my bloods done today so fingers crossed 4th chemo goes ahead tomorrow! X
