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

  • It’s all gone quiet so I’m sitting here in hope. They will try keyhole surgery to begin with.....

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Fingers crossed . So glad he’s in the right place now and getting proper care and nutrition. Xxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Just had a text to say they’ve taken blood for cross matching for 2 units so it may all go ahead after results are back from that, he says about an hour....

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Like the sound of big George glad your keeping busy . Hopefully op done today then you can all concentrate on getting hubs home . 

    Lots of hugs 

    Hugging 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • He’s inspiring! 
    sadly it looks as if Mr Tumour has been bleeding more so hubs is having more blood, 2 units today and I think he will be on tomorrow mornings list instead. (No doubt with blood standing by) 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Big George and his team are keeping a really good eye on hubs making sure he strong enough for what's ahead . Don't forget to do your bit and eat / rest is daughter still able to be with you ? 

    Take care 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Awww, yes she’s staying tonight but has to go home tomorrow as she’s got an appointment in Oxford on Saturday (more blood letting!) it’s a pity she can’t donate her blood, but after a bone marrow transplant that’s not allowed. She has high ferritin levels and this is the only way to reduce them, she couldn’t tolerate the only drug that would work.

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • I remember reading that before about your daughter having to blood let ....your family have had their fair share of complex issues . Yet you all cope so well and are such a support to each other .

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Daughter is doing her immunoglobulin as I type! It takes about an hour at a time. 

    just had a 4-way FaceTime to include hubs, he found it a bit hard as he’s got 2 lines into each arm and a N-G tube too! They are, thankfully, now checking pressure areas as he can’t move much! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Sounds like they’re making sure he’s as stable as possible before going in. Hopefully Mr Tumour will be sent packing or at least kept at bay by end of play tomorrow. Love to you both, HFxxxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi