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

  • I’ve had root canal on front tooth and extraction on neighbour. The specialist charged almost 4 figure sum! !! And will charge more for specialist work on dubious asymptomatic one which has had root canal & a crown 15 years ago.

    root canal work won’t stop my Biphosphonates but another extraction will…

    we’ve almost decided we don’t do anything….but….

    this is nice and peaceful to gaze upon….

  • Don’t see why you can’t just pay for consultation  

    Maybe another dentist offers that? If I find an appropriate dentist nearer to me I would probably register and “try them out” before de registering current one. 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Just seen your other post  

    If your tooth is asymptomatic can you wait and see? 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • I think we are coming to that conclusion. The dentist was a bit pushy at the time. I am still recovering from latest extraction , it’s been a week only. Struggling with the denture too…

    i can’t face anything more right now…

    thanks for being there, a stressed week!

    j xx

  • This morning already feels long and it’s only 8.15am!!! But I got up super-early to drop daughter at the station, she’s got a day of Christmas concerts in London, I think in Greenwich, so is collecting the trombone that she keeps in Trinity College of Music to use through the day. There’s food and drinks afterwards so she’s getting a taxi home from the station, hence me going her a lift in.

    my first gym session is later this morning, a stretch and movement class. Daughter managed to get me a month membership! I’ve no idea what to expect….but will report back! 

    It’s quite late morning so might have lunch there before getting home. I’ll need to walk Henry-dog before I go of course. He’s presently sitting by the warm air vent (not daft, he knows where it’s warmest!) 

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Bless you  as dental problems are tough, hope you heal speedily now…

    hugs cxx

    Moomy

  • Take your time  

    Youre dealing with change and that can take time and also having to make decisions when you’re stressed isn’t easy. Hopefully in a week you’ll have recovered/healed from your last dental intervention and things may become more comfortable. 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Hope your gym session goes well  

    I expect you’ll have an induction too. 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • It was great, David Lloyd don’t really do induction, but I took an easy class to start with and the stretches were just right, even with that I feel I’ve ’done Something’ so well worthwhile. I guess I will just pop to the spa anytime I find I’ve a couple of hours free….lunch was good, £8.95 for a 3 egg omelette mushrooms and spinach, and of course I didn’t need to lift a finger! (Or do the washing up, haha!) 

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • When you said gym I thought you meant using “equipment”  

    Sounds as though you enjoyed it. Make the most of your months subscription. 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “