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2009-08-25T14:45:30Z

Hi I had a LD Flap recon in January this year and Radiotherapy, but had Neoadjuvant Chemo finished last November. I have just noticed a swelling above my cholar bone at the base of my neck. has anyone else experiened this. I am seeing my consultant in 4 weeks but I'm wondering whether to see him sooner?

SWEEP

2009-01-27T15:44:21Z

My profile picture is of my ex worker Border Collie 'Sweep' age 11 He has now retired as we sold all the sheep four years ago. I do miss the sheep especially at lambing time - I was frequently found with my hand up a sheep's back end ! I enjoy walking Sweep and he has grown into quite a little character not the vicious sterotype working dog. He was never very good at working - used to get half way up the hill look at me and scratch his head as if to say 'What do you want me to do? and promptly come back to me, resorting in both of us trudging up the bank to bring back the sheep. While I was in hospital he drove my husband bonkers by barking and not settling - I dont care what people say but they do know when something isn't right. He loves playing sticks but hasn't quite grasped the rules of the game that if he brings the stick back I'll throw it again - he'd rather hang on to it and let me do the chasing - he's not stupid. It's great confiding in him with all my fears and concerns which I don't like doing to family incase it makes them worry, he puts his head to one side and gives me his paw. He is light relief at this awful time.

update

2009-01-24T10:58:05Z

Saw my Consultant yesterday 10 days after surgery. He said that they removed seven nodes four of which had the disease. They found nothing in my breast - I have been told that this is called Occult Breast cancer. I hope and pray they have removed all of it. I have now been referred back to my Oncologist for hormone therapy. My consultant did mention the Oncologist may decide to give me more chemo, and then said though this is unlikely - God I hope not !

Pinky & Perky

2009-01-21T09:50:39Z

Hi All Came home Monday - 6 days post op. Feeling a bit sore and tearful I think it is all catching up with me. I have to say I can't say a bad word against the NHS all the staff, treatment and care I have received. I observed several instances where people were rude and citicising the nurses and facilities - my opinion is if you expect better go private. I have had an LD flap recon and have named them Pinky and Perky. Guess which ones's Perky !! I am going to enjoy 4 weeks off at least from work and my husband's becoming quite a Gordon Ramsey. Love Caroline

STOMACH DOING SOMERSAULTS

2009-01-12T15:52:19Z

I'm trying to prepare myself mentally for the op tomorrow - can't wait till it's all over, hoping they don't find traces of it in the other glands they are taking out. Fingers crossed. I can just see the light at the end of the tunnel - two hurdles over one more to go (radiotherapy)

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2008-12-30T17:26:49Z

Just wanted to say Happy and more positive New Year to you all xxxxx

END OF CHEMO

2008-12-18T10:06:51Z

Hello all, haven't logged on in ages. Have had the last of my Chemo now three weeks ago. My nails are killing me one has actually lifted. Saw the Consultant who has said that the tumour has shrunk from 4cm to 2cm. The worrying thing is that they have confirmed that it is in a gland in the armpit but hasn't gone anywhere else. Has anyone else had a tumour in a gland and not in the breast and is this still classed as breast cancer? I have got to go and see him again tomorrow to get the decision on what op they are going to do. Anyway I will try to have a good birthday today and put it all to back of my mind, definately have a glass of wine or two. Happy Xmas to you all !!

CAN'T BE ARSED

2008-11-18T09:01:48Z

Had my fifth of six Chemo's just over a week ago. The last three lots being Docetaxel, thankfully didn't feel as bad as the last time. However I felt really depressed, am I the only one who gets angry and annoyed when all you see and hear at the moment is Christmas. Quite frankly 'Can't be arsed - not interested !!' My sons being bullied at school, my husbands job isn't very safe and to top it all my neighbour reversed into our car, so now we have to sort all of that out. When will it all end ! I will have my last chemo all be well on the 27th November, I should be feeling happy about that but I at the moment I can't seem to, when I lknow that I am to undergo surgery in the new year amd then radiotherapy.

A LIFT

2008-10-17T11:43:50Z

Have had some excellent news. Half way through 6 lots of Chemo for locally advanced Breast Cancer - my tumor has shrunk dramatically. My Consultant couldn't even feel it. A small thing, but God it given me a boost !!