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

  • Yes, not too bad thank you  , how about yourself? Are you ok? Eyes? 

    I’ve an oncologist phone call rather than having to go in on Friday, apparently Pharmacy like to have several days to sort themselves out after a doctor appointment! I’m hoping for 2 months supply of Abemaciclib this time as of course I’ll be away a lot of April. Will have to see what they agree to.

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Pleased you’re not so bad   Hope you get 2 months supply of meds. That will fit in with your plans.
    Eye treatment continues on an as needed basis. Today I need to top up garden bins so hoping the weather stays dry. I really need to get motivated re gardening but I’m definitely a fair weather gardener. 
    xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • It’s glorious out there this morning  though with a really chilly breeze. Glad to hear you’re doing ok, especially eye-wise. 

    I took a video instead of photos on my walk this morning, listening to the birdsong was just too lovely not to capture. Not sure if it will post here though. Looks like it didn’t….

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Much colder day today, the fog has only just now cleared at 11.30am.

    i did walk as usual and yes, the birds were singing but less loud and not as many. 

    But I took photos of course….im mostly walking to keep boosting my energy and fitness levels, increasing my cardiac fitness by getting myself out of breath a bit in the walk uphill in my way back (it’s not really steep but I do walk as fast as I can to do this).


    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Phone call from one of the team; he is going to ask pharmacy to dispense 8 weeks of Abemaciclib and also the loratidine ‘melts’ rather than capsules so that they can easily be taken ‘on the go’ 

    I’m astounded and fearful having watched the news tonight. How incredibly rude and bullying.

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Frosty grass and green grass, where the sun has melted the frost….


    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Finding world news hard to deal with at present, I get so irate about how unprofessional people can be!

    I think I need to hunker down and ignore it for a day or two….

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Great you’ve got the 8 weeks supply for next time   

    Couldn’t believe what I was seeing and hearing on the news Friday. Bullies in action. That administration is just so awful. I do hope the State visit is cancelled or just swept under the carpet and forgotten about. 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • I have to make use of the mute button regularly atm,  when watching the news. It’s extremely disturbing to say the least. I mainly prefer to read reports and analyses re certain events, it’s somehow less enraging! It shouldn’t be surprising but somehow that administration seems to find new lows to sink to. 
    Love the contrast photo, we have frost again this morning and lovely blue skies. Love and hugs, HFxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • I dod some gardening today, it was too lovely to stay in. And after that got too much (bending and kneeling) I thought I’d stretch my legs in a walk, just too lovely to sit indoors again! 

    Museum tomorrow, I need to prepare my packed lunch….

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy