Recently diagnosed & recovering from Lumpectomy

Hi Fran

Are you recovering well?  Hope so. 

I had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy on Monday this week. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma following a routine mammogram done on 2 January  as I'm over 50.  It's grade 2 but they can't tell me the stage until they've got the results from the nodes. 

Do you have a date for your results yet? I'm finding the waiting to be the worst. My appointment came through yesterday for 11 March. I'm trying to stay calm and positive but its hard. 

The op wasn't as bad as I imagined and I'm managing the niggling pain ok with just paracetomol. 

I have a 2 to 3 inch scar under my arm but I'm pleased (if that makes sense) with the scar on my breast. Its around the edge of my nipple so hopefully it will fade and not be that noticeable eventually. 

These forums are so helpful. No one can understand unless they've been through this and I have found everyone to be kind and supportive. 

Sending you love and gentle hugs

Sue x

Hi Sue,

Thank you for the response and sharing your story it’s really appreciated.

Sorry to hear what you are going through but I’m glad your surgery went well.

I felt the same surgery went better than I expected and while I’m very tired & a little sore it’s going well, the hardest part not being able to do what I usually do with my 4 year old daughter but she’s been amazing bless her

Wishing you all the best for your results next month, I have a follow up end of next week and hoping results will be in but if not it will be the following week. I’m trying to remain calm and a positive like you but it is difficult however it’s nothing I can control so just holding on hope for whatever comes next.

Oh absolutely that is why I wanted to reach out as speaking about it really does help and so grateful for these platforms it’s just heartbreaking so many people are having to go through all of this 

Wishing you all the best and sending hugs 

Fran x