sue G's blog

  • Latest 02.04

    Had the op and recovering slowly. Still very tired and in pain. getting over initial post op problems tho. Hope to escape in a few days

    Sue

  • Result of bone scan

    Got the god news from my GP that my bone scan is clear. Still have a lot of pain in the arm and rib. Am told it is the effects from the radiotherapy which I finished last November. Seems I just have to take painkillers but at least my fears were unfounded. I am lucky that I have a brilliant GP. The breast cancer nurse from the hospital has not phoned me with the results!!!!!
  • Reconstruction - choices

    Hi I have an appointment on Thursday in Birmingham with my consultant plastic surgeon to discuss the reconstruction of my left breast after my mastectomy last April. I have watched the DVD they kindly sent me and to be honest the Tram Flap is a no no for me. Would like to hear from ladies who have had implants and LD reconstruction. I am 59 and a 36b cup so I have never been blessed with a big bust. Am a coward too hence…
  • Effects of Radiotherapy

    Hi I am new to this but would welcome any thoughts on what I am going through at the mo. I had a mastectomy and full anxillary clearance in April 08 followed by 6 sessions of chemo and 13 sessions of radiotherapy which finished Nov 08. Except for the painful burning under my arm at first I have been feeling very well and in no pain. In March this year I have been feeling incresingly tired and have been in pain in my left…