Hi everyone
I was diagnosed with a large invasive lobular cancer in mid December . I had a breast MRI just after Christmas and then was told I would need a mastectomy with a plan for an implant at the same time . The plan was for surgery , radiotherapy after 2 months but with chemo also being suggested that it might be needed. I was given a date for surgery. When I saw my consultant the following week she suggested a mastectomy and diep reconstruction might be a better option for me long term instead - I went to a different hospital to see their team and I now have a date for this surgery in 2 weeks time depending on a staging ct scan which I have not yet had . I really hope this doesn't throw anything else up which would delay things again . My biggest worry is that it has spread and surgery won't be an option at all . My lymph nodes looked clear beginning of December when I had an ultrasound but , apart from physical exams from the doctors ( who say they can't feel anything in my armpit ) I've not had a whole body check .
It's been a roller coaster with different plans and different dates being suggested and agreed and then changing again and the anxiety of what will happen in the future is difficult to cope with at times - it's hard going isnt it ?
