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

  • Oh no  xx

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

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    Similar problem next Wednesday….ah well, it only happens once a term! 

    Hugs xxx

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    i look at our two and am so, so proud that together, we gave the world such lovely people, loving, giving and talented. 

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    Hugs xxx

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  • Dear Moomy,

    It will be a really tough day for you today. Allow yourself to wallow for a day. You need to let out those tears. You have managed so well this past year. You can acknowledge your achievements and mourn your loss. I bet he is so proud of you xx

  • Moomy, it’s good for tears to flow, a release and that Tony is very precious to you and those around.you have achieved so much over the time I’ve been a small part of your journey.

    you are amazing to share so much of your journey too, you are an inspiration to me.

    hugs

    J

  • Oh  my love and thoughts are with you on this incredibly hard day, let the emotions flow however they need to but he will be holding your hand to get you through, remember all those great times, keep busy or shed a year or two, all the fruit loops are also supporting from afar xx

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  • Sending hugs  xx

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