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
Hi moomy
Firstly I would do what your gut instinct tells you. As public health england havent got back to you or said anything more publicly about it (and neither have DH ministers), its clearly still going round in your and many peoples mind. But you have done a fantastic job in this country to make the issue real, by sharing your experience through LOTS of media activity, So you have played a really big part already. So my advice is think through the risks and benefits to YOU personally of doing this, and then decide as a result what you would like to do. We will be very proud of you whatever decision you take.
I suppose asking more info about what it will involve wont do any harm and might help you make your decision. I suspect the film crew will come to England as they film others involved too. xxx
Hi all,
thank you very much for replying about my post, I suspect I’m going to email this person and find out what might be their intention; how they would use me and any info about my case that I give them.
I know this is still all up in the air since I’ve got no further with PHE therefore it’s still ‘current’ at the back of my mind. I’ve tried to block it out but when I get letters like this, of course it all comes flooding back, together with my inevitable worry about the poor skin clearance which is deemed to be ‘sufficient’. Who knows? It will be a worry that is inevitably there all the time, sometimes more to the fore than others.
I guess we all have the ‘what ifs’, and I really wonder if PHE will acknowledge that my ‘what ifs’ have been generated and added to directly by their failure.
I think I’m mentally strong enough to handle all this again, and I certainly had the backing of my nurse counsellor to battle against PHE when it was all mooted before. I have a personal link to a solicitor who will point me to a good litigation one should I need it.
Hugs xxx
Moomy
Think the worst I’ve dealt with (so far!) is trying to think of a CD to get played when having a CT so that I WOULDNT sing or jig around! Haha!
hugs xxx
Moomy
Thanks all. Having a sooooper chilled weekend as to be honest Im paranoid of catching anything before Monday.
Had a lovely meal out in the Hathersage in the Peak District yesterday lunchtime Flossie25. Had to dodge the heavy showers on the way back to the car, which was a shame as we might have done a longer walk/explore
Now putting feet up. Slightly weirdly Im planning to binge watch Greys Anatomy this weekend. Didn't watch any of it first time round so started with season one on Thursday - now I feel addicted.
Hope everyone is enjoying themselves
xxx
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