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

  • No

    it's not stupid to feel nervous it would only become stupid if you let the nerves stop you enjoying the spa !

    I have always covered up because selfconcious and prior to MX would wear a Tshirt on beach . Now after MX don't think I care . 

    Anyone who would  make you feel uncomfortable isn't worth your thoughts or time . it's their problem not yours 

    You go for it  ...

    Enjoy ! 

    Margaret x

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Ahhhh, thank you Margaret/, that made me smile and have a wee giggle too! That’s comforting!

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • No not stupid , firsts are always a bit nerve wracking. You'll be fine once you get there. I went out for first time today without a hat or band on my wig I've been using to make it look less wiggish.  Worried people be able to tell/would fall in my face/get blown off and it was fine.

    Enjoy the spa, hope you have some lovely treatments booked? X

  • Thank you, , yes I’ve a facial, a massage and a manicure booked!

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • I have been going to aqua for a year now I did not have reconstruction jus put your swim prosthesis in have a good support cossie an away you go should say it's all women at my class so am really comfortable and enjoy it x

  • That sounds good !

    havent got a swim prosthesis, only got an ‘extra’ to put into a normal (unpadded) bra as I had an implant. 
    edited; what rubbish the phone puts in sometimes! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • You go for it and enjoy SmileyThumbsupx

  • And it’s been amazing so far! Just about to go find my room.....

    had a facial which was incredibly relaxing, and while the mask was on, a foot massage, which was great .

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Sounds as though you’re having a lovely time I’ve not been swimming since mx but I think I’m more self conscious about my legs as I’ve got terrible veins now ... but we’ve all got bits that aren’t so good now. We are all different shapes etc but we are all individual ... and anything goes. Hope you get into the pool and just enjoy yourself. I’m going to make it my mission to get myself some new swimming gear 

    hugs xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • It’s brilliant, though today I’m being really lazy on a heated water bed in a quiet area!

    lunch at 12.30, massage at 1, manicure at 5.

    and then a chilled moomy will go home!

    hugs xxx

    Moomy