Waiting for diagnosis

Hi Mads

Hope you’re ok today, glad operation went well, how long will you be in Hospital for ? 
can I ask are you having breast reconstruction?

My BC Nurse phoned on Friday and mentioned about mastectomy and would I consider reconstruction. I always said I wouldn’t be bothered having it done.

I’ve received this morning appointment for sentinel lymph node scan on the same morning I should be having the operation so not sure if they’ve made a mistake, I’m going to ask my BC nurse on Monday.

we will get through this it’s really good to talk.

take care 

cath xx

Hi 

Thank you for asking, I found out I’ve got Ductal BC Grade 1 13mm now just waiting for the other biopsy results on Wednesday. Things happening really quickly booked in for operation 16th September for lumpectomy but it might change to mastectomy depending on results of the other biopsy.

I’m doing ok very positive at the minute not telling my children yet until I know everything. My son’s got 10 weeks left before he passes out in the military so not wanting him to find out  until after he’s finished. X

Hi cath

How did you get on. I am waiting on my biopsy results this Wed to know what cancer it is. 

Hi, 

The first biopsy showed that I have invasive Ductal BC it’s grade 1 13mm but they wanted me to have another mammogram because they’d seen something else on the opposite side that didn’t look like calcified and had to have another biopsy (big needle) had to program coordinates into the machine, so I find out on Wednesday if it’s definitely lumpectomy + radiotherapy what they have already discussed with me or mastectomy.

How are you feeling ? It’s horrible waiting for the results I’m actually feeling really positive now I’ve been diagnosed, having the operation on 16th September just want it gone.x

I am really scared for Wednesday. It's the not knowing what happens next. 

They told me not to Google but you can't help it. 

Hope everything goes OK for you. Xxx 

Hi Cath,

I was home the same night! I think I went to theatre at about half past two and I called my husband to collect me at about eight. I'm not having much pain, just taking paracetamol. I've got a drain in which is a bit annoying but no biggie really. I'm feeling really good! Weird!

I've been offered a diep flap reconstruction and I could've had that at the same time as my mastectomy. I decided against it because I was stressed to high heaven and couldn't quit my 5 cigs a day habit. I know it sounds lame and it's weird because I've quit before, but I just couldn't do it. Vital if you're having microsurgery though!

I am going to have the diep in the future but I'd like to drop a stone, quit smoking and get back into my running. It's a long operation and I'd rather be on good form going into it.

For me, the plus of having a mastectomy is knowing that those little blighters are definitely gone. There's nothing there, they can't be hiding! It's very much each to their own but I can honestly say that my mastectomy experience has been good. I'm certain you'd be absolutely fine if that's what you want, or need, to do.

Yeah, I'd double check that appointment for the sentinel node scan. Although they would want to do it before your surgery but surely not the same day? Maybe it's sort of provisional? You'll know more on Wednesday though. 

I'll be thinking of you missus! 

We'll get through this.

Mads xx

Hope everything goes ok tomorrow, I taped the conversation on my phone just so I could listen back to it  incase I missed anything. 

I’ve also got my 2nd results tomorrow for the biopsy, my BC nurse did mention about mastectomy might need to be done if this 2nd biopsy is cancerous. which I really don’t care either way just want operation ASAP .

I know it’s really scary waiting for results and you do Google so did I , but you are stronger than you think. 

take care Cath xx

Hi, 

How are you ? Hope you husband looking after  you good. 

I had my pre op yesterday did check the sentinel lymph node scan date is correct I’m having it done before my operation , another big needle in nipple ouch ! Shouldn’t have read that bit. 

I get my 2nd biopsy results tomorrow, I’m focused on what I’m doing if it’s now got to be a mastectomy rather than lumpectomy I don’t care just want it done ASAP. 

take care Cath xx

Hi,

All good here. Having my drain out on Thursday.

I'd avoid thinking about the big needle for now. You'll get through it but just make sure they put loads of local anaesthetic in! Oh love, I do feel for you.

Roll on tomorrow for the results of your second biopsy. Wishing you the best and I'll be thinking of you. Either way it'll be great to be rid of the offending article come September 16th. 

Look after yourself. We'll get through it!

Mads xx