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
moomy I was sad to hear your news although touched to think that you were all together and that your darling husband got to listen to his children as they played him music yesterday!
Tonight I will light a candle and take a few minutes to think of you all.

Thinking of you and your family Hun. Remember we are all here for you. Day and Night xxx
I’m so sorry to Moomy . Sending your hubs the fairy dust tonight xxxx
There was a lovely private moment, we were waiting for the funeral van to remove him and I was packing away the chairs that we had used to be comfy in his room, there was nobody there except me, and I heard a gentle sigh. In a way it was a wee bit worrying but also very, very calming and tender, I went in to see him one last time and kissed him and thanked him.
Moomy
Dearest sweet moomy,
I am so sorry to read of dear Hub's passing. You have showed great strength outwardly over this time and together with your children have given Hub's such support over these passed days. You have shared so much love and my goodness for your dear Hub's to of heard his loving children play music 'just for him' must of been so heartbreakingly beautiful.
You have done your dear Hub's so proud, to of given your husband the peace, the love, the kindness and the caring during this time, a time when there are so many unknowns and questions of doing right or wrong - you trust, (faith) and instinct has carried you all though this in such a wonderful way.
I am a great believer in opening the window to let the soul fly free. My dear dad passed in the ICU at the hospital and I remember looking around for a window - worrying that my dear dad would be trapped there, thankfully, there was a small window above dad's bed.
Your Hub's is free to fly.
Your dear Hub's is now pain free and at rest, now is the time that you need the love and support from your children, together you will get through this - you will, take it one hour and one day at a time. Every time you feel upset try to recall all the good times you have shared and more so knowing you gave your hubby the most smooth and peaceful send off - take strength from know that you did this.
I send you and your family love, strength and my sincere heartfelt sympathy.
With Much Love, xxx
My post would not post just, I thought I had lost it and it came back, so now it has posted.
I wrote "Your Hub's is free to fly" - I was going to add after this 'remember to look around for signs'.... I did think, I can't/shouldn't type this and then I read your post ......
What an amazing experience for you to share, like 'there, there, its done' - I feel this will give you great comfort over the coming time.
Sending you tight squiggy hugs xxxx
Dearest moomy,no words can really express how you all feel but I hope these ones may help
Those we love remain with us,for love itself lives on.
And cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be more than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory they'll live on in the heart.
Sending sympathy and hugs to you all xx
Oh moomy, it was expected but still a terrible shock. You have been an amazing stalwart support for him through all of it, and have cared for him so lovingly and well. Sending love, hugs and strength to all of you xx
Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!
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