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Bungula · ‎23-03-2021

hi there. I was diagnosed with grade 3 oestrogen positive, progesterone positive and her2 negative breast cancer which had steady to the lymph nodes in Feb last year. I had surgery a year ago, rads and then hormonal therapy with prostap and letrozole. I bypassed chemo as I am on the optima breast cancer trial. I have been having 3 monthly prostap injections now for just over 9 months. I had my last one at the end of January 2021. This morning I noticed a couple of pea sized lumps in my tummy level with my belly button on the same side as I had my last prostap injection. I went to the doctor and she has referred me for an ultrasound scan but is sure it is scar tissue from the prostap injections. Is this a common side effect in ladies who have these injections? Im obviously worried it might be something else. Thank you for reading my question Cathx

Bungula · ‎10-04-2020

hi there, It is indeed a nightmare time at the moment. My operation was reinstated after having one day of taking Tamoxifen and then being taken off the drug to have the operation. It was a rollercoaster week. My question now is has anyone got any experience of a surgical drain and how long it can stay in? Mine has been in now for 2 weeks and the drainage is still between 70ml and 100ml per day. I have been told the district nurse cannot remove the drain until I have two consecutive days of less than 40ml drainage. The way things are going I can't see this ever happening! JacT did you have your operation after? How r u doing? X

Bungula · ‎25-03-2020

thank you for the replies. I really appreciate them. It's so good to hear from people who have first hand experience. I have had some devastating news this morning, my operation has been cancelled due to lack of surgical protective equipment. The surgeon says I am very high priority and the op will be done as soon as they can. For the time being I have been put on Tamoxifen. Has anyone any experience of this drug? He has said this will protect me from the cancer growing. If anyone has positive things to say, please help me coz I'm struggling right now. Xx

Bungula · ‎23-03-2020

Hi there, I am 47 and about 4 weeks ago was diagnosed with breast cancer which has spread to my lymph nodes. I'm devastated but positive. I have my operation this Friday. With everything which is going on with covid19 I'm sure I'm not the only person who is terrified. I'd love someone to reply who's been through this operation, if they have any tips. We have many friends who are all being so supportive and encouraging but it would be great to hear from someone who has experience themselves. Thank you X

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