Feeling relieved

FormerMember
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Following a lumpectomy, grisotti flap reconstruction and sentinel lymph node biopsies almost 2 weeks ago I had my follow up appointment with the surgeon today and am so relieved to be told the margins are clear and no lymph node involvement.  I was really worried I would need further surgery and feel so much for those not getting the same news today Heart Radiotherapy and hormone treatment to follow, tumour being sent for further analysis to see  if chemo recommended. What a journey, I feel elated and I think friends think I am a bit mad, anyone else had that reaction?  Obviously it would be better not to have breast cancer in the first place, that's a given surely I don't need to say that every time, but once you are on this crazy ride you take every positive as a victory Blush

  • Fabulous news.  I remember celebrating clear margins from my WLE.  Enjoy Christmas xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Grogg

    Thank you Carol, feels better than winning the lottery (not that I have ever won the lottery!)  Happy Christmas to you and your family Christmas tree

  • Strangely my parents won the football pools in 74/75.  £17,000.  We moved from our council house to our own home with the winnings!  But yes health most important 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I totally agree with what you said about taking every positive as a victory.

    I have just been told I have breast cancer which is primary stage, just waiting for my first consultant appointment to know what treatment best for me. 

  • Yes! I felt high as a kite after my pathology results. It really felt like it was finally out as I'd had chemo first. I was extremely lucky like you, with clear margins no lymph involvement and it was even downgraded from grade 2 at biopsy to grade 1. I could not have been happier that day.

    Fantastic news for you!

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    I wish you all the best, the waiting is torture as your mind can run away with you. It is at times like this we need our friends and family, do lean on them for support. If your hospital allows someone to go with you I would take someone to your appointment, its a lot to take in. Best of luck and keep in touch, this forum is very supportive Hugging

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Beatthebreast

    Thank you! Mine was regraded from 1 to 2 but unlikely to make a difference my surgeon has reassured me it was slightly bigger than expected although still only 2cm which I know is small in breast cancer terms.  Are you doing ok now?

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    FormerMember in reply to Grogg

    Sorry I didn't mean to flag to moderator, I was searching for how to "like" a comment See no evil sorry, still can't find how to like it!!!!! Help! 

  • Too right it’s a victory. Have a good Christmas x