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
Good luck with your MRI scan today. Fingers crossed for you. Xxxxx
Scan done, lunch done, daughter now puzzling over which photos from her recent professional shoot she likes best! Hubs very sleepy today, making up for yesterday when he had a good afternoon snd evening well awake. And of course the day before which was SUCH a full on day!
Hugs xxx
Moomy
I’ve been out for walks with Henry and daughter and partner as son came, stayed and played piano for hubs who is really tired today! He enjoyed it.
They have now all gone to their respective homes, and suddenly the house feels very quiet even though next door are obviously having a housewarming!
Hugs xxx
Moomy
Lovely that you had such a nice day after the scan. When well they let you know the results? I'd feel a bit melancholy with a housewarming next door, but I guess that just life! I hope that you manage a lovely, quiet evening. Xxxx
It was lovely and now I’m sat beside hubs while he eats a small dinner.
they wondered if Henry-pup would tolerate a mask? Hmmm, in the same way as he acts if they dress him up in winter gear, he became a statue! Funny boy!
hugs xxx
Moomy
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