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 hear owls…..’twhooo’, can’t remember if that’s the male or female! 

    Dinner done, washed up, coffee set ready to light the gas for tomorrow morning. Had a hiccup starting the fridge but it’s sorted. Might have a super-early night. 

    I’ve got the wifi code (paid for with the site fee, and fast!) might catch up on the Repair Shop on iPlayer before I turn in for the night. Maybe porridge for breakfast? Though I do have bacon and eggs….

    Think I will get the bed set up.(it’s too dark to do much in a moho in the autumn!) 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Just looked up, it’s a male tawny owl!

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • I’m snug as a bug in a rug! Watched todays ‘Repair Shop’ and will need to take night time meds, clean teeth etc (got to get out from under my lovely warm duvet!) 

    Will listen to the radio then….

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • That was a cool night but I was lovely and warm, now up and about to get dressed and breakfasted….. then mark on sat nav where this site is as I’m back here on Sunday. Then I will drive south-west to the next site near Bridport. Probably no wifi there though….

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • We are close to Bridport! Leaving soon…. Bit of sun, bit of rain, bit of wind here. I usually drive but not today as my cystitis keeps coming back, up again during the night. Drank peppermint tea which takes the acidity away. Have to keep drinking that!
    Will talk to pharmacist…tired….

  • We were near there in the summer, West Bay xx

    Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!

  • Safe here just north of Bridport 


    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Weather may improve for you now Moomy!

    enjoy!

  • Had a lovely walk to a really well stocked community shop, yes of course I bought stuff! 

    Very windy today but after this mornings rain it’s stayed dry.


    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • I’ve got the Dorset effect, so very tired! It happened to us regularly when we holidayed here in the past!

    but I do feel really relaxed.

    hugs xxx

    Moomy