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
I had a good walk this morning, exploring the little river that runs through Thirsk, called ‘Cod Beck’ and followed it right out towards the A1, where there’s a tumulus (burial mound) hill called Pudding Pie Hill, apparently three skeletons interred (it was explored in the 1980’s)
a lovely morning but by lunchtime there was a bit of a shower. Back to the van to have lunch today, will eat out tonight (my last night here)
saw sunbathing sheep and lambs, so cute.
hugs xxx
Moomy
Just had a lovely meal and back to Goldie-van with no washing up to do, yay!
5.4 miles walked today….
Move-day tomorrow, a bit of a pity as I’ve fallen in love with Thirsk.
White Horse cafe was lovely with a great view from my table
hugs xxx
Moomy
Thank you Flossie25 , I’m here safely but it was DREADFUL to find, the directions in the book were just plain WRONG! Thankfully I found someone who knew the site, and was a driver himself, his directions, though a bit ‘wordy’, were straightforward and correct!
Fabulous views from the end of the site across the Goyt valley
hugs xxx
Moomy
Asked the warden about local walks, she had a leaflet (they mostly do!) and I managed 4.4 miles. Some was across fields and skylarks were singing, gorgeous.
back along Crich lane which, sadly, seems a rat run. But it got me back ready to cook dinner and have a glass of wine. Thankfully dinner is a leek-stuffed chicken breast courtesy of Franks butchers in Thirsk, bought yesterday. So that’s busy cooking in my remoska.
Daughter is in London recording for ‘Britains got talent’ and Henry-dog is at a friendly (last minute) doggy sitter that he loves. I might need to collect him tomorrow if I’m back home in good time while the washing machine works its magic!
Hugs xxx
Moomy
