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
Got home, went to switch tv on for lunchtime news; no Freesat box, completely blank screen! I bought it in 2023 but paid extra for a 6 year warranty, so phoned the company (centre of city near the railway station) and they said if I could unplug and get it to them they’d investigate. So I did; superb service, they didn’t even bother to check beyond not being able to find a replacement (it said they had one in stock but couldn’t find it), they’ve ordered a brand new one to be sent out tomorrow morning by DPD, and have re-started the 6 year warranty! They’ve earned their ‘Which’ recommendation even just by doing that.
So I’ll be watching tv on my phone I guess…..
hugs xxx
Moomy
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