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
Thank you Flossie25, it’s really comforting knowing ive got a circle of lovely people on here thinking of us all. Daughter is really struggling, bless her….
Hubs was a bit better this evening, though didn’t want any more to eat or drink…. Perhaps tomorrow
Hugs xxx
Moomy
So sorry to hear all this moomy. I can understand your daughter struggling but good both children can get some support. I spoke to my niece yesterday who is still finding things difficult after my brother's death. I don't think she has been offered any help. I might suggest it to her when I see her . She's off to Korea with her (Korean) husband next week but we're planning to meet when they get back. He hasn't seen his mum for a couple of years.
Try to enjoy the next little while with your husband even though he is fading. It will mean a lot. I enjoyed Bake off last night and was glad the German chap didn't get star Baker again!
Judith
Sending love and hugs to all of you moomy xxx
Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!
Hubs’ ‘war wounds’ are improving, thankfully, so the antibiotics are helping.
Daughter is here, will be staying till Friday morning, while hubs was very sleepy (two trips to the loo had totally exhausted him but he refuses a commode) we chatted over and just after dinner, reminisced over our respective childhoods, then all of us watched Repair Shop and Grand Designs together, they are watching a motorhome programme, but I’m tired so have come to bed.
Hugs xxx
Moomy
Hubs said he didn’t sleep that well, but has already managed morning meds, bless him. Waiting for carers now, no movement yet from the campervan daughter, hope she slept better. And I hope our chats and memories helped her too, we told each other about our earliest memories, and laughed quite a bit. One of mine was wondering why other children in my class didn’t realise when they sing, the music goes up snd down and so should their voices! Early knowledge of music I guess, as my big brother (almost 8 years older) was already playing a lot of records at home.
Hugs xxx
Moomy
Glad you all enjoying your time together and have added support. You memory of school singing reminded me of our hymn singing lessons. I went to RC school and we just sang hymns, never given words but then one Sunday in church I'm flicking through hymn book and came across Lord of the dance. I was so surprised it was actually "Lord of the dance said he". I'd been singing "Lord of the dance SETTEE" for years !
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