On 14 January I had my mastectomy and immediate tissue expander reconstruction (final decisions about my reconstruction won’t happen until I get results from nymph node involvement). My BCN had assured me that everything would be okay and had described the type of ward I would be on. I envisaged a ward dedicated to breast cancer care. Instead I found myself on a gynaecology ward with peope who had breast cancer plus other medical conditions.
I was fortunate in that they gave me my own room. The nursing staff were absolutely fantastic. But their expertise was gynaecology - when I needed advice regards bras, they had to get the hospital’s breast cancer nurse in.
Shouldn’t everyone who faces breast cancer surgery expect dedicated wards for their treatment? Or am I being too idealistic?
How many people here have experienced their treatment in a dedicated breast care ward? What is the norm?