Totally drained. Went to clinic for results of biopsy on the left breast. In addition to invasive cancer on the right I have atypical intra ductal hyperplasia on the left, plus had more biopsies (the 4th time now) from another suspicious area in left. Battered and bruised and fed up. Now booked for double mastectomy on 11th March. At least that will give me peace of mind. Keeping fingers crossed that lymph ok as not sure I can handle any more bad news.
Hi Restless and Katielou2
Just wanted to send you virtual hugs. You’re both going through a really bad time. I can only say I’m thinking of you and send you lots of support from the smallest county in England, Rutland! Xx
Well today was a classic! Popped to the garden centre to cheer myself up with a nice hanging basket when OH suggested we had lunch in the rather nice cafe there. What would I like said the young girl behind the counter? I’ll have a tumour mayo sandwich please says I. Sorry I meant tuna mayo I said hastily! You can tell what was on my mind even subconsciously. I could see the funny side of it as did the OH but poor girl, she looked very shocked. Just another day in my very surreal feeling life at the moment. ?
Hi Tussie
Well I’m glad I made you laugh! We all need a bit of light relief some time. I’m in the horrible waiting stage, to see the oncologist but they keep losing my referral letter from my surgeon. Still, at this rate I’ll be eligible for the onc-dx test, which is available on the NHS from 01 April. Might save me from unnecessary chemo. X
Hi Tussie
Well you think in this age they could send it via email wouldn’t you. Today I got my appt through for genetic counselling, which I was told would take ages but nothing from oncology. Frustrating or what. You can’t help worry what will be growing while you’re waiting. As my tumour is ER+ I wonder why they don’t start you on hormone treatment straight away? Anyone know?
Hooray, my onc appt is finally through. In my strange world, it’s something to feel grateful for! Think you’ll all know what I mean. See the genetic counsellor on 27th, lets hope me and the OH are not divorced by the end of the month, the parking at Leicester Royal Infirmary is terrible! Xx