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
Hi Cathy,Â
I asked as we are around 9 miles away in the opposite direction! I'm looking at surgery immediately after Easter, possibly April 3rd.Â
Hugs xxx
Moomy
Just in case any of you were thinking of venturing out to wave at me tomorrow at Bletchley Park, do check the web site as the Park may well be closed as it is today, more snow forecast this afternoon and overnight.
Stay safe and warm, folksÂ
Hugs xxx
Moomy
And yes, we have a snow day, it’s been great switching alarms off!Â
We disconnected the Sky box and connected up a Humax box instead, put all plugs back and inadvertently caused a problem with the phone line, just hope that nuclear medicine weren’t trying to get in touch.....!
I guess whatever happens, it will be ok, they will contact me somehow.
Hugs xxx
Moomy
moomy....hi moomy!!just said hi to you on another thread!!How strange to find you here on this thread.I too had ductal cell ccancer and also another “lump”in the same breast which was a bit more serious...Anyway,if you have any questions,am okay to try anwering them...xx
Hi again Cannon, and everyone,
I’m wondering how long it takes to get the call from nuclear medicine and the op to explore sentinel nodes?Â
I wonder whether to phone and be a nuisance again?Â
Heck!
Hugs xxx
Moomy
Hi
I would give your breast care nurse a ring - she will be able to tell you timescales and chase things up if needed. My hospital it is all done in the same operation , injected on the day of the lumpectomy and nodes checked whilst under , then nodes removed if found to be cancer in them , so everyone's experience will be different.Â
Jo xx
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