I got the results of my lumpectomy this morning. I could see from the consultant’s face that they were not what I’d hoped for. Anyway, there are two more small lumps in the left breast. She offered me the choice of further surgery to try and conserve the breast or a mastectomy. I immediately opted for the mastectomy and will have this op in 3 weeks time. They sampled 13 nodes and found a small met in one of them but I will deal with that later.
Since being told this I have a strong desire to ask to have the other breast off as well so that I won’t have to worry about that one. Reconstructive surgery was mentioned but I’m not even thinking about that yet.
The seroma is still playing up but it will be drained again on Thursday.
I am feeling very sorry for myself and very angry with breast cancer! It just won’t play by any rules!
Hi mouseybrown,
Sorry to hear of your latest results. If you need a good listening ear then don’t forget the helpline staff are here to support you through this. Calls are free, 0808 800 6000, open until 5pm today and 9-5 M-F, 9-2 Sat.
Take care,
Jo, Facilitator
Really sorry that you are having to deal with this. At least they have already given you a plan and you can get on with it. Dont blame you for feeling so annoyed, this disease is truly sh***y.
Vickie
Hi
Sorry your news was not what you wanted. I hope you feel better after the surgery and get you seroma sorted out. This disease does have a habit of giving you a good kicking. There does come acpoint where the bad news stops and the treatment takes over. Take care and try to treat yourself a little between now and your next surgery. Debx