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

  • Ps, did you all hear about the possibility of Painted Lady butterflies swarming through the country this year? Apparently they fly long distances and are amassing over Europe so they hope they might get to the UK this summer in big numbers (presumably haven’t heard about Brexit, haha!) 

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Yes ... usually do all the public counting ie birds and butterflies so will be signing up for the Butterfly one coming up x

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Thanks . Slowly recovering. The plumber had unplugged the freezer.50 specially prepared meals(by lovely DH) cos I am on a restricted diet ( can't eat normal food) all ruined! He is going to pay! Now the heating keeps coming on and we're not sure how to control it. No instructions. I am useless with anything like that, but DH is going to look at the website.(New boiler) B12 is helping.

    Well done walking 9-10 miles! Xxxx

    Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!

  • Oh heck, Seaspirit! What a bind! 

    But glad the B12 seems to be helping....

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Are we kidding ourselves that it is ,xx?

    Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!

  • Hello ladies, I'm trying to catch up on this post - I was forever in here and then for some reason.... my mind comes to mind haha, I keep forgetting to drop in.

    You know the funny things I notice about the Fruit Loops on here, in a lot of ways how similar most of us are. Like the caring for nature, the love of the butterflies and wildlife.  ..... the need for B12 and now I have forgotten the other 2 that I noticed.  

    Sending love to all - especially , , and - not meaning to leave anyone out - so love to all.

    Hopefully, I will close the computer and go to bed now, its 1:17am.... I need to get some sleep.

    Wishing you all a wonderful weekend xxxx

    I'm hoping this makes sense - only my mind says one thing and my fingers type whatever they like x
  • Oh Whathappened, (yes I agree, we are similar!) 

    i do hope you are still zzzzzzz-ing! You and LondonLass were both posting so late, hope the zzzzz’s are keeping you both asleep!

    its Bombe cleaning, piling and demonstrating day today so will be on my feet lots. Hope the day is kind to all, I hear we have a small heatwave on the way so hope those who are on AI’s have their fans at the ready!

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

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    FormerMember in reply to WhatHappened

    Hi Slight smile....ummm I still don't get notifications for the Awake thread and keep meaning to hunt it out but I get sucked into all the notifications I do get and then its morning!

    OK...going to go do that right now!

    Take care

  • And frozen towels, , now the freezer is once again operational xxx

    Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!

  • Now there’s an idea, Seaspirit! Frozen towels sound great! 

    Or a paddling pool in a secluded garden? 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy