It seems I'm a patient now!

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But not a very patient one! 

I've at least got a diagnosis, it's invasive ductal cancer grade 2, but still small, oestrogen receptive but looks as if I might get away with the lymph nodes....and maybe not too much treatment afterwards? 

Complex plan, but to begin with, a sentinel node (plus another one or so) removal as day surgery, (a nuclear medicine visit first to get 'the jab' for them to trace) then a gap while that,  plus the HER result come back, then because of my previous surgeries for cysts and the fact one resulted in a massive haematoma, therefore scar tissue, I will have a complete mastectomy with an implant. That will be immediately after Easter. 

By finding out as much as possible beforehand, the surgeon hopes to prevent too many operations. Obviously I will then need Tamoxifen or similar, so will appreciate helpful advice about that. 

But I'd be interested on anyone's 'take' on her plan. I feel reassured that she took time with me, and the BC nurse afterwards spent a good while too. 

Hugs xxx

  • Sleep well all

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Been out to our local shop, (short on milk owing to a poor decision by supermarket delivery) When I went in it seemed quiet but by the time I’d gone round one aisle it seemed like loads of locals were doing just the same! Ah well.......

    back home to rest and relax, and read!  Thank goodness for lots of books and DVD’s, think we will need them!

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • So museums are shutting. The rules were not clear on that one! We met today to decide how to properly shut down but it’s all going to be very straightforward. Some of the engineers will be in next Monday anyway, so anything not sorted by Wednesday evening can be done then. We will now very seldom go, but will if needed. On talking, most seem to agree that it will most likely be next year when things are properly open again. 
    Stay Safe, all

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Got The Crown DVD’s (the last series) delivered this evening, watched the first disc which ended with Aberfan. So, so , so sad. Both hubs and I (separately, we hadn’t even met) almost went to try to help at ghe time but decided we’d be more hindrance and so didnt. I think it got me into a grey, reflective, sad mood which I can’t shake off, so am going to bed for a wee weep. 
    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Listened to ‘Just a Minute’, cried a bit and feel a bit better; but I can’t help thinking we all ought to hibernate!!! 
    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • I'm going back to ostrich mode will only watch news once then switch off . Best for sanity I think Kissing heart

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • I agree, maybe this is time for hibernation????

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Feeling much better in spirits today, think the sunshine must help mentally, there’s nothing quite so bad for a late autumnal feeling as constant rain and greyness! 
    watching ‘Round the World in 80 Days’ has helped too, we have broken out the books and DVD’s of Michael Palins travelogues to help us through the dark days/nights! 
    Stay safe.....

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Glad your feeling brighter today I agree with you a bit of sun helps . Been so wet and miserable 

    ive been for click and collect today half the product missing cos idiots think shops shutting and food runnng out . Van driver says sold out of frozen chips yesterday ( this is a large retail park Morrisons ) someone must have said potatoes short supply! 

    I couldn't get golden caster sugar anywhere local Tesco had sign saying no more til 4th Dec ???? Take it all covidiots are not going to shop for a month so it should be a lot safer out there ! 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Yes, I understand panic buying is rife again, not only stupid but also selfish, and a pain in the neck too!

    Hope you get all you need

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy