Pain after breast and lymph nodes biopsy

Hello IvyK, my lymph node biopsy had to be done again as the first was not accurate. The first biopsy was excrutiatingly painful, the second not so! However, when I had my operations, I found the lymph nodes to be more painful than the actual breast operations. I'm sure we're all different, stick with it, but I have felt your pain, literally.

Morning Polly, apologies it's been a busy week. For a number of reasons I have had to put some distance between me and family so had a few days to reset and regroup x

I send you love and healing darling. I am so sorry that you have had a difficult time over Easter. I truly hope things have improved, but let the tears flow. They are important, honour them but draw strength from them too x

I'll be thinking of you today, I hope the meeting brings you answers and allows you to breathe a little more easily. I must say I felt better after the MDT. 

Take good care, let us know how you go.

Hugs x

Morning thankyou so much sorry you have had some problems too, yes today will tell us which way we go I’m actually scared of this morning , think it’s the not knowing and and apprehension of it all , have you begun treatment yet .. I’ve still got to tell all my grandchildren about the cancer but want to protect them against upset , but once the treatment starts I will sit with them all and tell them well the older ones , but there’s a lot of teenagers that are having their own problems in life but I know I need to do this give them some understanding why nanny won’t always be well and going with them to places … but I’m going to try my best and carry on when I can and rest when my body says … I think I’ve cried so many tears I actually have no more left , I’ve drowned in my emotions so much …. Take it easy with work and family and treatment I’ve not gone back to work since diagnosis and won’t be until treatment has finished … my son and daughter in law and 2 children move out next week they have been living with us for 2 years , I am going to miss the children so much the little 4 year old is like my shadow the bond is so strong she is such a distraction to what’s going on with myself , they haven’t told the children yet they are moving but I understand they need to be a family unit again and by living with us has allowed them to save … it just feels like I’m losing everything lately… what was your MDT outcome are you chemo first or mastectomy… I will definitely let you know how it goes , I’m looking forward to moving on with it all and kicking cancers arse … hope your day is a good one .. Polly xx

Hi we’ll appointment done none the wiser yet which treatment I’m having , they send my biopsy off to America today to have the oncotype DX breast recurrence score done depending on the score I may not need chemo so that takes 2 weeks so back on the 9th May for the final result on the test but now have surgery booked in for the 14 th May so I have two plans running parallel it all depends on the result , but it’s good they are doing the test in the meantime I have my pre assessment to go to Monday and on the Friday I’ve got a small op to take out my loop recorder that I’ve had in that breast for 3 years since the stroke . It’s been a bit of a stress day hope yours has been ok

…… Polly xx

Oh love, bless you, what a day you have had. I send you a gentle but loving hug xx

I have had a strange week of forgetting I have it and remembering suddenly, I'm hoping my oncology appointment will bring some clarity but for now, I'm enjoying crafting (I'm making wedding favours for a family wedding) and just plodding through!

I intend to be more present her tomorrow evening so if you're about I'll be here xx

Sending love in huge amounts to you, I hope you manage to have a restful night.

Be kind to yourself x

Morning thankyou so much yes it was a very muddled day yesterdays appointment but hopefully this test may mean I won’t need chemo , that would be loverly if I didn’t have to go through that , I must stay positive Polly … oh wow that’s really great your crafting very talented , I was arranging a 40th surprise party for my daughter in law on the 17 th May but not too sure what to do now as the 14 th my breast could be taken off or the start of chemo around that time it’s all depending on this test , I’ve got all the props for it I’ve ordered the bouncy castle for the children too so don’t really want to move it just not sure what to do … yes I always flick through some of the chats and have a read , catch up with you later .. Polly xx

So sorry I didn't reply to this, sending love following your diagnosis. I hope you are able to find some peaceful moments in all the noise of it all. Have you had the rest of your results back? It's such a horrid time waiting x

I have my first oncology appointment on Tuesday so hoping to have a plan or at least a direction after. I'm just keen to get on a treatment plan and get on with it. Things seemed to move at an alarming rate at the beginning but now the pace has slowed, I feel I can breathe more but it's a creeping sensation in anticipation for Tuesday that keeps tapping me on the shoulder.

The road ahead is uncertain but know that you are brave and brilliant. Be kind to yourself xx

Hi ivy hope you’ve had a good day .. it’s such a long journey for us all but great to be able to speak with each other on this site before this I felt so alone and uncertain of the future but am feeling so much more positive and learning so much from everyone … Polly xx

Give yourself grace sweetie. I am absolutely committed to not committing to anything at the mo. If I am able to be somewhere or do something it's a bonus. Is the party at a venue or at your house? Is it is away from home, see if there is anyone who can manage the final preparations and if you are ok to be involved that's all good but at least you have a back up. If it's at home, maybe think about if you can scale it back if you don't want to cancel. You need to think of you and your wellness. I'm sure folks will understand and if it is a surprise party, no worries

Seriously though regroup, chat with family and keep you in the centre of it all. Xx

I yeah the party is at my daughters house I’ve got everything just the food I’m sure my daughter and family will make it happen.. my daughter in law lost her mum last year to cancer and because she was pregnant her mum didn’t tell her she had cancer , then she went into labour and nearly died herself she had a hemoridge, my baby grandaughter was in special care unit , my daughter in law got rushed into surgery , so this lady deserves something nice done for her she has a big heart , just yesterday her dad had biopsies they think he has prostate cancer …I can’t believe this is all happening .. Polly xx