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

  • think that should be CBD oil ....

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • I knew exactly what you meant,  

    I just love the way Henry holds his chew! 

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Our dog sometimes held it like that. However, sometimes she ate it so quickly it was gone before she'd started chewing. Here's a photo of her from 2016.

  • A really useful zoom choir prac, I had prepared well so it was really helpful, dealing with parts I’d found tricky. Note-bashing stages. Henry nosed me a couple of times (think he wanted more play) but curled up on his throw on the sofa in disgust when he got ignored! He had his walk straight afterwards. I’m doing 3 walks a day but the middle one is the long one, about 2+ miles, depending on chill, sniff, other dogs factors. The other walks are really just for essentials. He gets booted out first thing and last things too. (yes, he’s a man, loads of wees!!!!) 

    Think I’m doing ok really. I watched ‘saving Christopher Robin’ last evening which set me off. Years ago hubs realised I liked the stories and had got used to reading to my nephews, doing voices for the animals, and he insisted I read to him too. He bought me prints of the beautiful EH Shepard illustrations as a present one Christmas, and they are hung up in the hallway/stairs. Managed to dry my eyes eventually. 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Good you’ve got a routine going with Henry   I’m the same about walking depending on the chill factor, although without a dog so no pressure !!! 
    Lovely memories Moomy Gift heart

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Just back from our middle walk, almost 3 miles. I’d put washing out and it’s semi-dry but smells just so fresh, it’s in now. 

    Henry has had a busy day as apart from walks he’s had a fight with the vacuum cleaner!!! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • So cute, he’s done it a good few times, Henry gently wipes his face from ears to top of nose, with both paws, looks totally as if he’s tired, bless him

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Good to hear how Henry is getting on. I had a heavy day yesterday. Went to Newcastle University to take part in some migraine research. It was good to do something but I need to recover today. 

  •   it was so cold up north yesterday as well with the wind making it feel worse . Think that also makes you tired as well as the city and tussle at hospital . Have a good rest today .

    I was thinking of Tynemouth market for a trip followed by Fish and chips at NShields fish Quay but it looks lovely outside but so cold . Think I’ll stay close to home 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  •   I call that Dexters cat mode it’s so cute  

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret