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 hunted the first aid cabinet just in case we still have a stray bit of that spray as hand heals but I think we are out, might get some if we are near a chemist, it’s useful to have in the house anyway. 

    Hand is coping with the plasters that are roughly the same colour as my skin and I don’t think folk noticed at the museum today. Plus I’ve got some stretch netting that I cut a thumb hole in so the palm plasters stay on overnight. 

    Ye gods, I need to get my balance better ( but I’ve always been clumsy!) 

    Night night hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • We're a right pair

    my finger tips peeling and cracked had  to wear vinyl  disopsable When icing the cakes today .

    Also big toe nail cushionened with plaster and held on with steri strip should get shares in plaster company

    night

    Margaret x 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Awww, bless you! We bought a pack of packets on Elastoplast months (maybe even years) back at Costco and the assorted sizes are great at times like this!

    sleep well

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Happy Solstice, everyone! 

    Remember from now on, the days will get longer again!

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Tomorrow we are back to the Computer Museum to do some stock photos around the Bombe, supermarket shop on the way home, maybe a cheap one Tuesday, and then I will defrost the fillet steak which we will have Christmas Day. 

    We are going to have our family (plus dogs) ‘Christmas’ all together the weekend after new year. 

    Hugs xxx

    ps, only one plaster on now, , hope you’re healing too? 

    Moomy

  • good to here your healing . I've bought more plasters today lol think I'll be getting shares soon .I have hope for fingertips will just keep using valseline intensive care cream.all day ,until EC gets out of system . I don't think there's muchhope for toe nail so steri strips until can get it treated . 

    Phoned for type 2 sugar results surprise surprise border line apparently . Can't wait for appointment mid Jan . They'll want meds but I will refuse until I've had at least six months to get control back I'm very stubborn so'll they have to put up with it . 

    So must make it a priority to get wii fixed so I can get rid of Xmas excess  Joy I've 5 for traditional lunch on the 25th then son and his daughter on the 27th .Then hopefully SEs and weather allow a trip to Cumbria for some winter walks and relax with friends on site .

    Enjoy your Family weekend 

    Margaret x

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • ... thought it was about time I caught up although I’ve only had a quick skim. Pleased you’ve had good input from your plastics appointment and that you’re happy with it. What’s this about scrapes !!! ... hope you’re healing. You’ve got Christmas sorted and a fab weekend planned Thumbsup 

    xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Hi ,

    good to hear from you! How are you doing? 
    yes, things seem to be picking up here and hand which was scraped is healing well. (Have my wedding ring back on this morning, since it was left hand I whipped the ring off straight away in case of swelling) 

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Doing ok . I had one of those ‘be seen in 2weeks’ appointments at the beginning of the month but was NAD which was good. I need to lose some weight...still... but motivation will have to wait until after Christmas as I intend to indulge in mince pies etc etc. I’ve been out to a couple of supermarkets this morning and they weren’t too bad but the traffic was extremely heavy going. 

    I hope you and hubs are both doing ok and have a lovely , peaceful Christmas.

    hugs xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • That’s great that you’re NAD! Lovely news just before Christmas!

    i know what you mean about supermarkets, we popped in on our way home but just couldn’t park so didn’t bother! Might pop there later on as they are open till 10 tonight!

    i will need to join you on losing some weight after the Christmas foods have gone! 

    Happy Christmas to you and your family 

    hugs xxx

    Moomy