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

  • DH and I sang that at a Christmas concert a few years ago, ‘ baby it’s cold outside’ xx

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

  • And it’s still cold outside,  

    Had notification that my return has already reached them! That was quick. 

    Just had a huge meltdown, no real reason, grief just suddenly hit me with a vengeance. still weepy even now, miss him so much. 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Hi  I really feel for you, it’s a hard time for you and difficult time of year. 
    You are such an amazing person, doing so much and being so adventurous. 
    I send you big hugs.  
    xx

  • Sending you hugs. Heartbeat 

  • Oh hugs Moomy. You are such a lovely encouraging person, sending love Two hearts 

  • Sending big hugs  , still early days in the big scheme of things, you were together for so many years. It’s bound to bounce back and hit you from time to time and, lovely though Christmas is, it brings back many many memories for a lot of us and they can mess with your emotions. Keep going dear lady, love and hugs, HFxxxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • After my weeps I fell asleep while watching tv, now feeling a bit better though still sad, but not crying any more. It is just weird the way that happens, all out of the blue. Guess it’s a normal process really. 

    thanks for the loving hugs, you wonderful people, this site is just amazing.

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Grief hits at unexpected moments and this time of yearbis bound to bring back so many memories that the loss will feel all the keener. He would have been so proud of how you have coped over this past year. Sending you big hugs xx

  • I think yesterdays meltdown was due to being fully aware this year, this time last year I think I was still living in a bit of a blur. Plus of course I still do tend to find the lengthening nights depressing. I will begin feeling better once we start to see daylength improving, I know. And why don’t we change the clocks at the end of February, as that’s the same length after the winter solstice as October is before it? 

    So glad I have you lovely people to encourage me, I know that grief and loss never truly lessen, but life grows and helps take over that incredible sadness. At last I hope so! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Sending hugs @moomy

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