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Cookies4 · ‎13-12-2020

Hi there, im so sorry that you are now having to face another operation. Hopefully no more lymph nodes are being removed? im a month post lumpectomy. Thankfully I had clear margins but still uncomfortable in my armpit. I was prescribed a cream from the breast nurse that offers some relief. Our dr suggested that I may have trapped a nerve that is causing the discomfort ( might be worth speaking to your Breast nurse?) good luck with your next operation. Sending big healing thoughts. emma x

Cookies4 · ‎29-11-2020

I had the ‘cling film’ but was told to take that off 🤷🏻‍ ♀️ talk of radiotherapy but I think that will be discussed further on Wednesday depending on results. Must admit to being a bit nervous about getting them.

Cookies4 · ‎29-11-2020

Hi, would definitely like to keep in contact. my dressings came off 48 hours after my op and steristrips 6 days later. have follow up appointment on Wednesday. my cancer was. 3cm stage 1- so I’m hoping quite straightforward, although another area was removed that they thought was micro- calcification but was sent off to be biopsied. what about you?

Cookies4 · ‎29-11-2020

Just looking for a bit of reassurance please! on Friday 13th I had lumpectomy and lymph node removal. My boob and scars are absolutely fine (a little bruised maybe) but really not painful. It’s my inner arm (inside bicep) that’s causing me the most discomfort. I can only describe it as stingy or as if someone is rubbing sandpaper up and down it. It almost feels ‘sticky!’ It’s fine if I rest it away from anything and it’s not in contact with the rest of my body or clothing! I'm doing my exercises and have full mobility- I’m presuming this is from the lymph nodes but just wondered if anyone else has had similar? thank you so much in advance emma

Cookies4 · ‎15-11-2020

I know it’s really early days (only had my lumpectomy on Friday 13th) but boob is absolutely fine, it’s where they’ve obviously gone in to take lymph nodes that causing the most discomfort. thinking/ hoping that this is absolutely normal?

Cookies4 · ‎18-10-2020

What a wonderfully reassuring reply. Thank you so much for taking the time and care to write this. knowing that someone understands this rollercoaster of emotion is so reassuring. where will I find your blog @jaybro ? stay safe and well x

Cookies4 · ‎18-10-2020

Hi, found a lump at the beginning of lockdown that I chose to ignore until a month ago!! biopsy revealed stage 1 BC. another shadow was seen and had MRI, now waiting fir those results to confirm treatment plan. How does everyone deal with the waiting? i know and whole heartily appreciate that im one of the 'lucky ones' but my emotions are all over the place! I feel like a terrible person- my friends are being amazing and baking, buying me gifts and organising 'girls nights' to give me something to look forward to, but i just want to go back to 'normal!' that sounds dreadful and massively ungrateful - i just feel like 'that person with cancer' is it 'normal' to hate your breasts after diagnosis? i cant bear to look or touch them. lastly (honestly!) my wonderful breast nurse has told me to live as 'normal' until 2 weeks before my op. But, i am now covid obsessed as i just want this cancer OUT! I usually love the gym but am i putting myself at risk of infection by going or am i being neurotic ? We are thankfully in a very low risk area. thank you so much for your time

Cookies4 · ‎09-10-2020

Thank you susie! think I might need to ‘fill up that glass today!’ As my positivity seems to have gone and the harsh reality set in! im not one to dwell so the lippy and smile will return later!! i hope you are staying well 😊

Cookies4 · ‎09-10-2020

Hi amy1988 my diagnosis certainly ‘hit me’ by the end of yesterday! im sorry to hear about your diagnosis and I hope that you are well on the path to a full recovery. my plan so far is mri next week, probably a lumpectomy ( just need to check another shadow they found) radiotherapy and meds. thank you for your support x

Cookies4 · ‎09-10-2020

Thank you so much for your reply. yesterday was quite possibly the most horrific day I’ve ever experienced- telling family and friends but especially my kids (21 & 18) everyone was incredible but the harsh reality of cancer certainly hit home and by the end of the day I had definitely crashed & burned. i so appreciate the help and support already from the forum so thank you again x

Cookies4 · ‎07-10-2020

Received my diagnosis of stage 1 cancer this afternoon. Bizarrely I feel ‘grateful‘ that it’s isolated and completely treatable but still In total shock. feels like an out-of-body experience

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