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

  • Not yet. I think I have hospital anxiety now because I feel anxious talking to Breast team Frowning2️Frowning2️Frowning2️.  But i will definitely do it on monday.  Thanks for replying to me

  • Your BCN should become a mine of good information and help, so maybe think of them in that way which should help your anxiety? 

    Hope that’s a bit of reassurance,  ? 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • I agree with   the BCN’s are wonderful and will support you @0411

    they are there for you

    jx

  • Swift morning walk, grey and chilly today….


    love the oak tree 

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • After that rapid walk I had a lazy day! Well it’s Sunday after all!

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Interesting day with the Bombe today, we chased some possible faults but ran out of ideas for the final one. Will search next week. 

    Physio proved what I suspected; an arthritic knee. Will continue to do what I’d already begun, ensuring muscles are as strong as possible to support the joint. He gave me some extra ideas too, and advised a support if I’m  doing any rough walking/sport involving any possible twisting movements.. Also discussed use of DeepHeat/ice packs. 

    we also discussed massage of mx area and that it improves range and ease of movement. I think it may well be the answer. 

    Had a call from hospital optometrist, she advised reducing and stopping steroid eye drops in recently cataract-op eye and then to restart contact lens wear again. 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • I used a yoga  stretch which really helped mx site  

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Yes, that’s a really good stretch,  , I’ve not done that one for a while, must get back to doing some floor work when I do yoga. 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • I was inspired and did a yoga spell including this stretch, and yes, it showed I am still tight. But I think it’s a good idea to repeat daily if I can. Downward dog is a bit tougher than it used to be too. 

    I also did a good few ‘quads’ exercises and stretches, can’t believe how tight my quads are. 

    Walk this morning, then changed bedding and did 2 lots of washing. 

    My favourite tree in the background from a different angle….


    and the daffodils I bought, but I suspect it’s those which are making me sneeze more, as I love smelling them! 

    hugs xxx

    Moomy