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.
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I will think of you all then moomy's blog . Big hugs x
Morning moomy, sounds like you have a very fitting tribute to your lovely hubs, lovely mix of music which I know is so important to your family. Will be thinking of you all on the 8th and will be sure to wear something bright and colourful. Love and hugs, HFxxxx
Walk with the family and dogs, sadly a few blown trees in this gale.
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Moomy
Son and I have worked hard with the celebrant and have photos and eulogy virtually ready. Order of service too, we’ve decided on the photos for that. Daughter is coping by dealing with it a little bit at a time.
I’m being looked after well as son has taken next week off work too, and I’m looking after Henry-pup as daughter is working for a couple of days and her partner is working away from home too. He loves his comfort and being snuggled up under a blanket!

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Moomy

Bless him, Henry slept till 5ish, then till gone 7, didn’t want anything except breakfast, while he ate that I made a coffee and then we snoozed till 8.30!
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Moomy
He is! He’s helping a lot as I have to think about a wee soul who just loves unconditionally, bless him 
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Moomy
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