It seems I'm a patient now!

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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

  • Can’t remember but I must have had that scan at some point   

    have a good time at museum. 
    not too long to wait… 

    it’s strange here lovely sunshine first thing I’ve last 3 days, then cloud and rain finishing the day it seems with more sunshine! Good for lawn feeding and seeding . 
    preparing for 16 at lunch tomorrow! (Sunday) and egg hunt for grandchildren!! I’ve given 3 hedgehogs and 5 more to be distributed. What fun!

    Hope everyone here has good weekend
    thinking of you lots moomy

    jay x

  • I’m beginning to wish I hadn’t bothered, been over-run with a huge education  group, had to apologise to public who have paid to come in. 

    Short demos only…..

    it’s frustrating. 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • That big group went around lunchtime so I was able to do some full normal demos, felt a bit less frustrated though tired. I guess that’s because I’ve a lot on my mind. 
    I suspect my body image is going to suffer a bit, I’m not the prettiest old biddy at the best of times, but I’m not going to feel that wonderful about myself. And yes, that’s me having a moan, sorry, folks, I’m normally more positive than this. I guess I’ll get over it, I guess I’ve been a bit lucky in having an implant for 6 years even if it’s not at all the same as the old me, it’s a ‘lump’ rather than flat when I look down.  

    And if I’m honest I’m worried as I’m feeling quite a few twinges around the implant area, so am of course worrying it’s due to the beast having a spread.

    Heck!

    hugs xxx 

    Moomy

  • Oh, but to cheer me up, it’s going to be an hour more evening light tomorrow, clocks going forward! 
    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Sorry to hear that you are having twinges around the implant area and that you are worried about it. No need to apologise for having a moan with all that’s going on for you at the moment you are perfectly entitled to have one.

    Sening you hugs.

    Daisy53

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  • I’ve begun to settle my mind and am ready for what gets thrown at me, I think and hope. Bottom line is; I want to live, and live well, so whatever is needed….bring it on!

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Oh and I fully believe that stress has a bigger part to play in all cancers than we fully know now; the stress of caring for hubs during several years of his increasing physical disability, apart from his final 10 months post kidney cancer diagnosis. It was a tough time. 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

    • My gp told me that she was concerned the acute level of stress I am under at work could bring the cancer back. It is a scary prospect. Stress means less sleep, so less time for the body to heal. I think lack of sleep in itself is not a problem when you are just lying awake and relaxed. But when overtired because you've been under intense pressure all day and then at night your brain goes into overdrive, it can't be healthy long term, when older. It worries me.
  • Bless you  , I feel for you, your work-life balance has been pretty awful these last years. I really hope the appeal goes in your favour to recognise the hard time you’ve had.

    Be vigilant!

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Went for a walk yesterday, while daughter was getting herself ready for the week coaching Brass Academy kids. 


    hugs xxx

    Moomy