Good afternoon,
I’ve been reading posts which have been helpful so thank you so much for this forum.
I was told on Friday that I need to undergo a single duct removal to identify the cause of my discharge and to stop the discharge. I was first advised it would be done under general anaesthetic but considering I was not too keen on having the whole of the ducts removed if the single one can’t be located on the day, my consultant then advised to have the procedure under local anaesthetic…!!!
I agreed but after some thought I am extremely worried and thinking I should just be put to sleep!
Has anyone had this procedure done under local instead of having general to be put to sleep?
I am also extremely worried about the results! My mammogram and ultrasound 6 weeks ago were clear and there’s no blood cells in my discharge so I guess they’re just being thorough for a diagnosis but it has me so worried!
TIA
Hi Kaela
Welcome to our Forum - I hope you find the boards useful!
I am sorry this has been causing you worry.
I hope another Forum user can share their experience with you, and remember if you’d like to speak to someone in our breast care team, you can call us on freephone 0808 800 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm).
Or if you prefer, you can email our nurses instead: breastcancernow.org/information-support/support-you/email-our-nurses
Sending our best wishes
Bernard
Hi KaelaS - a big welcome to the forum, but I’m very sorry you find yourself here. I haven’t had the same procedure as you, but I just wanted to comment on your question about local vs general anaesthetic. When I had chemo I had to have a “port” fitted underneath the skin in my chest to make it easier to have the chemo infusions. That was done under a local anaesthetic and I would in future always prefer a local to a general if possible, as I recovered more quickly from the after effects. As I’m squeamish they also gave me a sedative so I was completely out of it, just as if I’d had a general, I wasn’t aware of anything until they had finished. If you would like to chat more or if you have any questions please do ask.
It is very natural to feel anxious, so do chat on here if it helps at all. Everyone understands the worry you feel. However, if you can try to concentrate on the fact that all the signs are good - clear mammogram and ultrasound and no blood. This is the time to try to distract yourself, lots of treats and kindness - whatever makes you feel good, whether it’s chatting to friends, eating chocolate or doing mindfulness or watching box sets.
My very best wishes and big hugs to you. I hope you get the all clear very soon - and do please come back and let us know if you feel like it or remember. Evie xx