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
Such a worry for you. I do hope so gets better really soon.
I'm ok so far, the weekend will tell.
They reduced the dose by 15% on all drugs and increased the jabs I do by about 40%. So I'm hoping it might be better
If I go quiet by Sunday you'll know it didnt work.
Fingers crossed
Hi Lesley,
stay noisy then, please?
Yes, she’s texted, had a big dinner and now cuddling the puppy on the sofa! So she must be feeling a bit better.
Hugs xxx
Moomy
seaspirit44.... pleased to see you had your appt and nothing urgent. Such a relief. Xhugsx
“ The only constant thing in life is change “
“cuddling the puppy on the sofa” seems to be justcwhat the Doctor ordered!
Lesley,I hope the meds change goes ok for you xxx
What a change in the weather! Got a load of washing out, then heard that dreaded whisper of something on our garden room roof, yup, faint drizzle, which rapidly got heavier. It’s often useful having a polycarbonate roof, it can be an early warning system!
Grrrr, and I was hoping for a walk.....
hugs xxx
Moomy
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