Hi Ginny, i finally got my full Oncotype results today 13 and 7 - so no chemo. Thank goodness.
The MDT team did say I’d need radiotherapy on the right chest area and either a full Auxillary clearance or radiotherapy to treat the underarm area. They said both would be as effective.
Its been the toughest choice to make and ive selected the radiotherapy. The reason ive chosen this is the possible sideeffects of the ALND. And also if i need radiotherapy to the chest i may as well extend this to the underarm area.
It does mean that i wont know how many other positive nodes there are. So i am going to organise a full body CT scan privately - to check it hasnt spread.
These choices are incredibly difficult to make.
Wishing you the very best for Wednesday xx
Hi springer, I fully understand your decision- it’s just a shame we have to pay to get a CT scan for peace of mind , it really shouldn’t be that way!
I’ll let you know how I get on after the surgery.
Take care and all the best going forward x
Hi Ginny, hope that the Op went well and that your not too sore xx
Hi springer,
Yes op seemed to go well, I have full range of movement in my arm , only taking paracetamol and ibuprofen today , will have a codeine tonight before bed. Not really in any pain , so a lot better than i expected. I do feel a sense of relief that they are out!
How are you ? Have you booked a CT scan ?
Xx
Oh wow Ginny thats great. I’ve still not got full range of movement since my mastectomy. I hope that you keep making such good progress.
Im okay thanks, feeling so much more positive since getting the Oncotype test result.
I called re a CT scan, and i need to get my consultant to refer me. I’ve a telephone appt on Monday, so will ask then. Hopefully, it won’t be a problem.
Take care and rest up x