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 moomy
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
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 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
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