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
Hey, Eddiboy, I've missed you!Â
Yes, it's hard to prevent yourself from doing what you shouldn't post-op! Especially if you have a disabled partner.....plus anxious adult children wanting to care but not quite remembering how I do stuff as they've lived away a good few years!Â
I recommend box sets of DVD's for falling asleep over, so choose ones you've seen before so you won't be miffed when you wake and they've finished!Â
I'm really lashing on the after sun, didn't realise I'd been out quite so long.....oops! Sometimes when there's a cooling breeze you forget to lather on more sun cream!Â
I will ask if I can take pics of the immense number of varieties of ice cream, I'm sure they won't mind, and I'm sure I will need to pop in there again!Â
Hugs xxx
Moomy
Enjoy your holiday Moomy xxx
Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!
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