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 decided to change my antihistamine to a sleepy one so I hope it works!

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Oh my, I’ve slept longer than I thought possible! 
    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Yesterday was a very lazy day (even the Apple Watch told me off!) so today I plan to try and get back to some exercise. 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • JoyRofl  so annoying isn't it when technology tells you off . I got a very snappy message from Wii machine did I realise how many days it had been and did I want a keep fit tip . I told it to shut up Zipper mouth 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • It’s happier already today as I’ve exercised! Joy
    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Been out for short walk sun out but freezing cold and very muddy . Too many people . Today starting to prep main bedroom for decorating so hubby been moving clothing etc around and generally wrecking every other room as only a man (not wanting to start a gender war ) and some women can Joy 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Men, eh?!?!? Don’t forget they are from Mars, we are from Venus!!!!!

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Have come to lie down as I just felt exhausted but ended up on the internet while lying on the bed!

    hubs has been in touch with his brother (in Taiwan) via Skype, he recently had a stroke so both are going through it a bit! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Hi  how are you and hubs doing today? Have you got the diet plan worked out, is it difficult to make the required changes? So sorry to hear hubby’s brother also struggling, your family has really had more than anyone ever had to deal with. Hope you both have a good night xx

    SantababyHeart️
  • Hi  we both have sore necks, think it might be holding head awkwardly as we are both wearing face shields quite a bit wearing a mask indoors is ok but a bit tricky, but we do quite a lot of the time too. With a mask you can tilt to drink tea/coffee etc! (He is having to get used to tea) 

    the diet changes are ok but some things are a bit of a surprise, sprouts and beans, for example. 
    Tonight we had risotto with chopped carrot, leek and a handful of peas, left over cooked chicken almost at the end. Plus some grated Parmesan (Italian mixed herbs too of course) followed by apple crumble.

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy