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
Hi Moomy, a very long time no hear from me. I saw your post and had to send you my love. You are one of the strongest lady's i know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your lovely husband. I hope he is doing a little better today.. Im sending you all the strength to face the coming weeks ahead of you. Your team and husbands team sound positive. You have so many good friends on here so lean on them a bit. You help so many others on here, give us the honour of helping you in any way you need. Sending you positive vibes and a lot of healing love. From an old friend xxxxx
I managed exactly the right moment to FaceTime him, they were just sorting out one of the drips and ready to wheel him off, the Sister gave me a wave too.
there’s a 30% chance of him dying on the table, but I texted back saying that’s a 70% chance he’ll come through.
it’s not Surgeon Big George but someone with a similarly Greek name, but ‘fine’ he said.
no word yet, they were taking him at 10.10.
Hugs xxx
Moomy
Thinking of you moomy Sending hugs and lots of love xxxxx
Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!
He’s back out in the ward and we actually FaceTimed!!!!!
hugs xxxx
Moomy
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