I had a Grade 1 breast cancer detected by routine mammogram - I know I'm really lucky, and I don't want to make a fuss! It's hormone receptive, HER2 negative. Had it removed by lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy 4 days ago. The operation lasted 3 hours as they couldn't find the magseed marker and had to get a radiologist to come and insert a wire during the op. I don't have much pain from the incision site, but am still feeling absolutely exhausted, dizzy and sick most of the time. Can someone reassure me that this is normal?
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