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

  • No Words  FlushedRolling eyes

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • We almost have a clear and clean bedroom but if a hospital bed is wanted I don’t know where this one can be stored! We haven’t any room any more! hey ho, I guess we will cope. 

    Daughter helped such a lot, and we got far more done than I could have managed alone. One big thing needs moving today and then we will be ok. 

    Hoarders, take note, be firm and deal with it! 

    Hubs not only got moved last night, but being on a specialist gastro ward, a feed via cannula got set up last night, he’d already had another blood transfusion. 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Well done on all the clearing  you and daughter have worked really hard. Here’s hoping for a good day for you and hubs and hope the op gets carried out very soon.

    Huge hugs xx

    SantababyHeart️
  • Even though I’m awake far too early I’m still resting, lying in bed listening to radio (always have enjoyed the Today programme) and now thinking of getting going slowly.

    Hubs just texted he’s been moved from a corner to a central position in a different bay; but he had a type of feed overnight through his arm cannula. The advantage of being on a much more specialist ward, I guess.

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Now he has a PICC line and is being ‘fed’....he was very tearful after getting back from that, plus a junior Doctor phoned to speak to me and spelt out what might go wrong, that made him tearful too.

    But after that the consultant surgeon came round, we’ve christened him ‘Big George’ as he’s a big chap and we think might be Greek so his surname isn’t easy to remember, he instilled confidence when We met him on Monday, and has filled hubs with confidence again. Biopsy is on the consent form, and op may well be this afternoon or tomorrow morning. 
    thank goodness for being a bit busy as I can’t just sit and worry.....we have a few pictures to hang now that the room is totally ready!

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • How horrible ! Xxxx

    Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!

  • I mean the man in the next bay! Xx

    Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!

  • Bless you , yes it was and I’m glad he’s not in that bay any more! 
    hows the knee?

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Thinking of you all and sending hugs xxxKwissy

  • Thank goodness for Big George, can’t beat a confidence booster xx

    SantababyHeart️