Hi Amanda,
Not been on here for couple of days as not feeling great. very terful, tired, wobbly.
I was in hospital for 2 nights, could have gone home after one but didn’t feel up to it.
I was told that they would send off everything they took out, ie lumps, lymph nodes etc at surgery off for analysis again (ie histology) then they would have a clearer picyure of what we are dealing with and what happens next, ie chemo/radio etc and I assume prognosis. I’m starting to dread going back for that appt now, feeling really scared
Good luck at your appt today,
Love Tessa xx
Hello Janey123
I had my operation last Monday and have the histology appointment tomorrow which I’m dreading.
So you have my every sympathy and I empathise totally. This is horrible situation to be in but we can get through it. I keep telling myself I’m stronger than I think which sometimes works!
All the best and fingers crossed for a positive histology report for you!
XX
Sorry, I mixed up my Janey’s but my love goes to everyone who’s going through this.
XX
Lots of love Amanda, it get’s easier honest. You do accept it even though it’s the strangest thing in the world. You feel totally normal and then they make you feel bad. It’s a hard thing to get your head round, but they really are making you better.
xx
Hi
I have just been diagnosed with DCIS and due to the extent my
only option for the best treatment is a mastectomy.
I was given alot of information to take in to the different methods for surgery.
I am finding it hard to come to terms with as my younger sister also has breast cancer.
She is coping very well, however she only had to have a lumpectomy which was found to have infiltrated so is having chemotherapy but remains cheerful and positive in her attitude.
I don’t feel as strong as she is but i think its because of having to loose a breast and given so much information as to options.
My consultant and breast care nurse are very supportive and have arranged another opinion from another surgeon that can perform reconstruction for me.
I don’t have to make an immediate decision as my DCIS is low grade but from the front to the back of the breast.
Hi Ladies,
Havn’t been on here for a while. Have had my mastectomy and nodes removed now (op 17th Dec). Feeling fairly ok, have my good and bad days which is only natural. Early today felt really low, so went back to bed!
Thanks ladies for all your comments and support it really does help. Friends/family want to know and try to understand, but they can’t. Unless you been through this, it is hard to understand the emotions that we go through.
Since the op and having some nodes removed, my underarm still feel soar/unable to use fully. How long before back to normal?
Hope everyone had a good Christmas.
Love, Amanda xx
Hi Amanda
Sorry you are having trouble with your arm but its early days. I had WLE and lymph node clearance in October and now have full mobility. It may be difference with mx, but I was diligent with my exercises and slowly but surely, mobility has returned. I still do my exersises twice a day as recommended. You may develop some cording, but this is easily rectified.
Hope all goes well
Julia xx