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
In spite of that, I’ve done some yoga, had my shopping delivered (normally Mondays but I’ve a rehearsal tomorrow after the Engineering day at the Bombe. Did the cleaning too, had a surprise delivery of coffee beans (DPD usually let one know, and they didn’t, then after a quick lunch decided to go off for a walk.
Hugs xxx
Moomy
Hi moomy good to see you are stopping tamoxifen ( I asked about it on awake thread). Although we look forward to stopping meds’ it will feel quite odd as I probably look at it as a safety net however low the benefit and bad the side effects. Good to see you’re keeping busy and still doing Bombe demos. I too still tend to wear a mask when in supermarkets/public transport. However, when doing a test drive yesterdayI completely forgot. I think it’s the norm now not to be masked and I suppose that way will boost immunity. Last non covid virus I had was last November.
“ The only constant thing in life is change “
I’m totally with you, Flossie25 ! I too feel it will be the removal of my last bit of safety net, stopping that Tamoxifen. I guess 5 years is all they think I need? I will continue to be breast aware though, and self check regularly.
I will also continue masking! (Especially since at long last it’s agreed I’m vulnerable). I don’t bother on our engineering days, but always for demonstrating.
Today was a replacement of hubs’ photo for a better printed one (colours much lighter) which the kids and I will unveil formally next Monday, it being the day they can do most easily. Then we (and a couple of others) will buzz off for lunch!
Then, again, like today, there’s a 5.30pm choir rehearsal. I’ve just finished a sing through with a good recording. Cuppa calling…..
Hugs xxx
Moomy
Hope the snow won’t stop your journey north moomy as we have snow in Berkshire…. Buts wet snow, so may not stay around. But it’s so cold! Poor daffodils and tree buds, but they often have to cope with temperature drops after shooting!

son at conductors elbow singing Zadok the priest!
I keep playing my recording as know the words now! Love to share it but probably not allowed or too big a file.
they did sound like Westminster Abbey Choir tho!
Jay
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