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
Not so well today. Rehomed my dog this morning. Results were a challenge this afternoon and op again January 8th. But I will try to make tomorrow a better day x
Ninsim 
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Sorry to hear that you are not so well today. Hope tomorrow is a better day for you. x
A little up and down. Listened and read a lot about lymphoedema to be more informed with decision I've made. Still worried but i think im sticking to the clearance decision even with the increased chance of this lymphoedema there. Just worried as I had 4 ops on my right shoulder / elbow so its just going to be problems with both sides. Theres a chance of it developing with radio and even with biopsy - so its there no matter what I do. Geez its hard
Ninsim ️
Lovely that you got out and it did you good. Missing another concert my children are participsting in today unfortunately. My daughter on the harp in a group and son soprano cornet in a band. Gutted, again, but its just not a good idea say the nurses before another op in january so its going to be a quiet holiday in our house. Feel bad for the children - they will miss the new year do with friends and everything. God its hard.
Ninsim ️
