Just Hi and really basic questions.

ha yes I went looking for smocked button up blouses which i had none of! we also have a dog who is very boisterous so surgeon has advised i don't allow him to clamber all over me like he usually does! that bit breaks my heart the most as he's such a love and likes a cuddle. i'm all confirmed for surgery next weds and I'm now focused on stocking up the larder and general nesting stuff in advance. must be hard on your own, please accept all help that's offered and ask for more if needed. sending a massive hug to you and sister Jax007 xxx

Hi Ellis 123

l had a mastectomy and full lymph node removal back in March like you l got a boisterous cocker spaniel who l was worried about, I stayed with a friend until I had my drains taken out because l live on my own so she was there to help me with the dog but to be honest when l came out of hospital my dog didn’t come near me or jump on me , l am sure he knew not to, I am now going through chemo and l got a picc line in my arm and again he seems to be avoiding that arm

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oops. I think JaneyM1 posted about her cocker spaniel sensing he shouldn't go near her drains and line. My dog seemed to be nuzzling into my armpit a lot a few weeks ago but has stopped doing it now and even seems to come at me from the other side, so yes I'm sure he's sensing it or even smelling it. Clever dogs!

I was diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday. Still processing the whole thing, but find it incredibly hard to cope! How do I go about a second opinion at Marsden? Do I need to speak with my GP or I can just request it from the team that is currently taking care of me? It's mainly about the kind of surgery I’ll be opting for to begin with...

Hi Lana65 I'm afraid I don't know how that works re Marsden but would guess start with GP? It's really overwhelming isn't it when you have to make decisions and you feel the need to hurry it up so things don't get worse. My team have been great and made sure I meant what I've said and questioned and counselled me a lot about my decisions, which resulted in my changing my mind a week before surgery and now I'm certain I've made the right decision. If you can access Marsden then good for you, but there are other fine hospitals and surgeons if you can't, but I think you need to research to feel confident. I wish you all the best and send a big hug xxx

Thank you, Ellis123! The team that is taking care of me are great, just I am not too sure I am happy with the kind of surgery they are offering me and I believe I need to trust my intuition about taking such an important decision... Big hug xx 

Hi 

How was your recovery after axillary lymph node removal. I am booked in on the 06/07 / weeks today. Have appointment next week to discuss looking after my drain with BCN. Normally active person lots of walking, how have you found it?

Thanks

Anne