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

  • Hi Violetsniff,

    I’ve watched a long prog about them before, from the view of Mrs Simpson, fascinating, was this the same one, I wonder? 

    I actually watched the last 3 episodes of ‘The Night Manager’ which we’d had as a Christmas present, well acted and great to see Hugh Laurie play a ‘baddy’! 

    Hi HappyFeet,

    that sounds like a wonderful experience, hope the music didn’t keep you awake? 

    Today it’s really chilly but hopefully might allow me a walk.....

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • For the first time for ages, it seems, washing is virtually dry outside, just a bit chilly and damp still but just a few minutes indoors will sort that! I love the smell of washing dried in the fresh air!

    and I did get my walk, and have muddy walking boots to clean as a result, although parts were still frozen, pats had already had the sun and so were just that, muddy! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Ooo !!just love the smell of washing dried in fresh air.When I used to do my Dads’ washing and hung it out,it came off the line like cardboard in this weather...So Funny...

    Also,I LOVEd “The Night Manager”!!...x

  • I’ve had washing stuff as cardboard too, in the past, Violetsniff, oddly enough it seems to dry very fast when indoors, never been sure why! My washing is now away in the airing cupboard, very pleasing!

    and a cake is baking in the oven now......yum! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Morning ladies

    Im waiting for a good washing day .. I do like to hang them out too. Talk of opera house, proms, ballet reminds me to book up for something this year ... as well as some comedy .. still haven’t looked out for Bill Bailey. 

    Relatively balmy today Blush Thinking 

    xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Not decent enough weather for drying washing outside today (had 2 loads) so it’s more drying indoors.....

    ah well, maybe spring is around the corner? 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Today’s bump.....

    courtesy of a pavement-speeding and swerving cyclist. That was the mark of his handlebar as he hit me. My hand was in my coat pocket at the time! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Ouch ...  sounds like a hit and run ...  or pedal Bike 

    I got a load of washing done today .. not too bad when I got them in.

    xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to moomy

    What a horrible bump , cyclists round here speed on the pavement too , and they don’t seem to have bells.......x

  • .....And he knew he’d done it as I yelped and yelled! But he didn’t stop, to be honest he was going so fast I don’t think he could stop as I’m not sure bike brakes in the wet would have worked well enough to stop him that quickly! 

    But I think I’m ok....yoga tomorrow will show.....

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy