Sentinel node biopsy results appt - eeeek

FormerMember
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Hey everyone,

So pleased to have found this group - it looks just awesome and just what I need right now!!

I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on 11th Feb and my follow up appt with my surgeon was originally booked for 10th March...

But I've had a call today from my surgeons secretary asking me to attend the appt on Mon 7th March instead - she said that they had a space and wanted to offer it to me.....

So my anxiety levels are now ridiculous and I'm imagining all sorts of worst case scenarios - ie they have called me in early as I need another op etc etc etc!!

My husband is as always the voice of reason and has been trying to reassure me that in the grand scheme of things 3 days isn't much and the hospital probably just had a gap but cancer doeS such strange things to your mind right!!

Tell me I'm not alone in my crazy anxiety and has anyone else experienced being called in earlier??

xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Chellept welcome to the forum and I am so sorry to hear how worried that you are.. I think on this occasion hubby may well be right and they have got all the results back and been able to get them to be discussed at the Multi disciplinary meeting, which happens for us all, and then they arrange to see us. ts better that than hanging  about for longer when you don't need to, if that makes sense? I understand though why your mind goes into overdrive, its normal and whilst its awful, we can all relate to what you are saying. They will now be in a position to let you know what the results have shown up and discuss any treatment plan with you.

    My very best wishes for the meeting and please do keep in touch and let us know how it goes and we are hear for you and will be thinking of you.  xxx

  • Yes I did. Sent me into a right meltdown thinking it must be awful news when the reality was the pathology results were back faster than anticipated and so the MDT could then consider and discuss quicker than anticipated. Nothing more than speedy pathology analysis! 

    Totally understand your feelings as it's a scary and vulnerable time and our mind plays tricks on us 

     Hope your appointment goes OK 

    Xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Thank you for replying and for your reassuring words....

    Means the world and has made me feel better!

    I will keep you posted xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Jurassicgirl

    Ahhhh thank you for replying and confirming this - has settled my mind a little - so appreciated,

    xx