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

  • That’s good news !! A big boost for his morale to be able to use the commode I’m sure. Must be a very good sign that he’s getting some control back. And the increased walking is great. Definitely some steps forward! Xxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • They want the N-G tube to only be draining 100 ml or less, last drain was 700. So not yet.....

    the Orthopaedic surgeon came to see him and he said he was a very nice man (that’s a result and a big tick for me as I arranged it!) and his plan is to CT with a spinal dye since there seems nowhere locally who can MRI with his compatible pacemaker, to see if a further spinal decompression would help. So he wants to keep the May out patient appointment. Hmmmm, I had hoped that might not be needed. 

    Hubs is now watching and listening to one of daughters voice over jobs and enjoying it very much (I’m jealous as I haven’t seen it yet!) 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Good news on the walking, soup supply and bowel movements. It sounds as if Orthopaedic surgeon is on the ball and has plans to keep on the case. I hope you are feeling a little less stressed now that things are improving. Sending hugs xx Kwissy

  • And another tiny step back again, high potassium levels again! So a nebuliser and his feed (almost ended) taken down. I really don’t know what is causing this and worry that it’s his remaining working kidney not working properly. 

    And idiot me tried to drive off with the wheel clamp on and the lock seems jammed.....neighbour will help tomorrow! I’m functioning (or trying to) on so little sleep at present. 

    But I must try and get some kip somehow.....

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • I really hope they sort out the high potassium levels, it’s happened so often I’m concerned of course, that was what started this whole thing off in January 

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Sorry that’s another worry . On a positive note there seem to have been more steps forward today. So hard for you, particularly when you can’t go in and give him a big hug. That would benefit you both. Wishing you a better sleep tonight, you’re so sleep deprived a good night must come soon. Love and hugs, Hfxxxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Oh  ! I'm sending you lots of hugs, strength and sleepy dust tonight. It's a horrible time for you and hubbie,  and awful when you have to struggle to get things done that should be  done as a matter of course.  Fingers crossed he has a good sleep too and gets some answers in the morning. Xxxx

    “Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet.  Stephen Hawking,
  • Thank you dear friends! Tears are coming which are helping 

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Not a lot of sleep - again, hubs having a hypo right now..... feeling rough. They are dealing with it but he feels rough for a while afterwards. 
    I’ve been lying awake trying to sort out how I deal with the van wheel clamp (such an idiot!) and I suspect it will mean calling Green Flag who link up with a company who do the Motorway heavy lifting stuff near us, their base is less than a mile away. They’ve been out to us before and are very efficient. 
    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Great ..that's what Green flag are for ...you're exhausted can very helpful neighbour help with calling them out for you . You need to have  a rest today ..stop sprinting unfortunately it's a marathon so a steady jog better for you . 

    Plan some nice easy meals and dig out a trashy movie for after lunch and fall asleep watching it Joy 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret