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 felt like walking on air after Reflexology  !

    we are in new forest and walked into Brockenhurst and back, 1 hr each way. Had lunch at an Italian, quiet and lovely food!

    we are moving today as hubbie has no signal and is a bit anxious to check stuff and be on zoom tomorrow evening.

    back was painful but I did some exercises and carried on walking with ease! I’m amazed by this!


    triangular apple tree on farm!

    jay

  • Great that you managed your back pain,  , lovely view too 

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Just realised I take my final Tamoxifen this Friday, and am going out for dinner with my lovely (adult) children on Saturday so that will become a very personal celebration too! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • I did quite a bit of cleaning today after the washing was done and out, lovely to have it all dry outside.

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • It sounds like such a lovely relaxing day Jayhay. So glad you managed to walk despite the back pain x

  • Washing dried on the line smells so lovely and fresh doesn't it moomy 

  • It certainly does,  .

    This morning is one of disruption, Virgin media are digging a trench in my Close to put their broadband cabling in. I will need full access to all my drive (which can take 3 vehicles widthways) at the weekend and told them so when they knocked at the door last night. They said they will put boards down. I just hope they get a move on and finish as soon as possible. 

    Have been doing some sorting out this morning, a few more books and DVDs to go to charity shops.

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Glad to hear that you are finishing your Tamoxifen to morrow. My breast care nurse told me yesterday that I may be given that, so I may pick your brain about it..

    Hugs

    Daisy53 xxx

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  •   I was on Tamoxifen for 12 years, until I needed to change meds. Looking forward to  ’s changes as Tamoxifen fades from her body.

    im on meds for life so different from Moomy

    Jay x

  • Hi  , it’s supposedly kinder to the bones than Letrozole though for me (in my 70s) not quite as fully effective on oestrogen. But I was considered low risk together with already having osteoporosis, that was the reason they wanted me to swap. 
    I was worried about DVTs as I’ve got varicose veins already, so was prescribed lovely knee high stockings! I find my ankles are a bit stiff, probably lack of oestrogen and the stockings. I get foot cramps quite often (and also other cramps easier than previously too) and yes of course the hot flushes. I just hope those grumbles ease off as the drug leaves my system.

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy