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Hi X l had a WLE and SNB the were two 1cm tumours 3cm apart so they needed to remove a large amount and the surgeon would not say definitely he had got it all and we would have to wait for the results which I get Wednesday

I have fibromyalgia and had to stay in over night as the GA made me have a flare and have been in a lot of pain since and have also developed a seroma so feeling very unsure about what the results will reveal

I’ve been told I will need radio but I don’t know if I can handle further surgery

Any help and advice

Thanks

 

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Otter

 

Hello and welcome to the forum where you will get help and support from the wonderful ladies on here.

 

Well done that you have got this far, the waiting for the results is the worst,  The surgeon will always err on the side of caution as it will only be when the results come back from the lab that he can be sure that he has got clear margins

 

I had a seroma and it can be a real nuisance, mine took a good few weeks to go down but when I checked with my bcn about it initially she said that if I could manage it, it was best left alone to disperse on its own.

 

Try to take one step at a time, small milestones are the best and are more manageable, deal with what you know now and IF there is any change handle that if it happens.

 

The radiotherapy is very doable and when the time comes we will support you through it.

 

Sending you a gentle hug

 

Helena xx

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Hi Otter, well done for getting this far. Take small steps and don’t overthink or second guess what is to happen.

The medical team are on your side, and all they want is a positive result for you. I do understand how you feel, that you can’t do rads, but I think if it ensures a longer life, then you will do it. Anyway,you don’t know yet, so oerhaps you won’t have to. Remember, we are all braver than we think. You have been brave all along, so just a bit more. You can do it, you really can. X

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Hi Otter -more waiting very hard - good news is you may not need chemo - hopefully you will be able to get on with your treatment soon. Good that you have support but can understand how you would value your Mums support and hard not to have her around when you are going through difficult times .