My scheduled right sided mastecomy and ANC was due 30th March following a lumpectomy and SNB that didn’t achieve clear margins plus 1/3 node with cancer detected. Got call from BCN this afternoon say due to cancellation I can have Op week early. So now due for the Op first thing on Wed morning. No time to worry . At work tomorrow tie up loose ends and speak to team re tactics/process whilst I am off. Then planning take out with family followed by nice long bath as may be a while till next one. Pack bag pack rosary beads and hope for a good result and confirmation the univited, unwelcome and bl**dy inconvenient alien invader has been evicted for good. Not looking forward to the chemo afterwards but no choice it is a necessary evil. Everytime I log in here I am saddened the someone else has had to join the forum no one wants to be part off but glad they will get some comfort and support from everyone on here. People say I am coping so well and they are proud of me. I have no choice it is the cards that have been dealt to me and to everyone else on here. We have to have faith the wonderful NHS and team of experts will get us all through this. Lou x
Lou, I hope it all goes well and you remain calm and positive. I’m nearly a year past chemo, following mastectomy in September 14. I won’t say it was wasn’t tough because it is, but I can’t believe where the year has gone.
I can honestly say that I am in a much better place than I was this time last year - and I’m in for my reconstruction this afternoon.
Surround yourself with positive people, accept help and support when offered, and don’t overdo it on your good days - you need to pace yourself and be kind to yourself.
Join the chemo monthly thread when the time comes. Xxx
Very good luck to both of you.
Lou I would prefer that to happen, less time to get worked up. I hope they get you sorted this time. We’ll probably be starting chemo around the same time assuming this honey works it’s magic.
Riversidedawn I have to have my ‘good’ side done a year after rads so it’s good to hear that you are in a much better place.
Love and hugs xxxx
Take one day at a time I am 3 weeks post diep masectomy & recon op, it is frustrating I won’t lie but small goals for a start has helped me.First just standing up without fainting and importantly feeling like a toddler going to toilet unassisted was a great achievement! and getting home is the one that made me feel better. We are all on the same journey as cliché as it sounds but I find the help/support from all you lovely ladies amazing. There is no reason why we are chosen to carry this burden but we stand and fight it. Hope your op/recovery goes as well hugs xxx
Op done and surgeon decided on an implant rather than expander. I now it is dressed but from what I can see I am impressed. Implant has my skin over so it just looks smaller and more pert. I will have the left one reduced after treatment. Feel ok sore and tender but am going home today with 1 drain. Once again amazing NHS staff. X
Oh glad to hear things went well for you and your getting home today. Take things easy x