Hey
so I’m new here today. Had my diagnosis around four weeks back. All mammograms missed as lobular cancer is occult (meaning not easy see on mamo) and only lumps in armpit led me to believe issue. MRI located it and all the several lumps in lymph positive too
scheduled for lumpectomy and full under Rigjt arm lymph strippage next week. Live alone so any tips on what aftermath of surgery is like and how soon can do things, drive etc, much appreciated. Radio qnd eostrogen therapy and chemo to follow
oh and happy new year
Hi, I had a lumpectomy and was pretty sore for the first few days, but I was up and about fairly quickly. Sorry I can't remember when I could drive. The biggest issue was not lifting things. Top tips from me is that if people offer to help say yes, and having some frozen meals easy to defrost and heat would be helpful. Also, it is important to do the exercises they give you. Best wishes
Hi, I was ok after my lumpectomy, a little sore and tender but nothing that required more than a couple of paracetamol for a couple of days.
Plan some meals in advance so you don’t need to cook and accept any help offered, oh and do the exercises they give you which help a lot
Hi Wildlifelover. I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. If they remove the lymph nodes and tumor, will it cure the cancer? When are you having your op, do you have a date yet. I had lumpectomy and didn't find it too bad and not so painful. The exercises definitely help with recovery. Good luck and big hugs x
Lee x
Thanks for this. It’s really encouraging. Op Friday and I hope so bit they say not life prolonging and no guarantees. So, can only hope and stay positive
Good luck for Friday and I am keeping everything crossed for you x Mine was lobular too x
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