Breast Cancer Care Forum

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Blooming heck -sounds like you have had a rough ride so far !! I'm not sure about having mastectomy as a day case but I'm sure they wouldn't send you home unlesss you felt well enough to leave or they had concerns -I think there is usually the option to stay overnight when you are a day case as people react differently to anaesthetic .You could ask this question in the surgery section you may get more feedback from people who have recently had surgery. I will post you a link .Good luck with your op .Jill x ... View more

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Hi Lady34 ,welcome to the forum .Its very hard to take everything in at your results appointment .Getting it in a letter helps but if you want to ask questions usually you can contact the breast care nurses in your team to discuss .If you are starting chemo soon you will get lots of advice and support on the chemo monthly threads - I will post you the link .Best wishes .Jill x ... View more

I would check it out - could be a mistake that you have been sent 2 appointments  and you don't want to be sitting there anxious any longer than you have to .It helps to know what to expect . ... View more

Where I live it is the same clinic you are referred to whatever the referral is made for, it is only the speed at which you are seen that is any different .Have you 2 letters saying excactly the same thing ? You could ring the clinic to clarify this ? One could be for imaging and one to see the doctor maybe ? I think it's unlikely that they would make a judgement about whether you have cancer based on your referral - only imaging and possibly a biopsy can give them that information .Its always a good idea to take someone to these appointments for support but you would be able to pass on any relevant family history yourself .Most people with breast cancer do not have a family history of cancer .Good luck with your appointment .Jill x ... View more

Hi I think they wait until you have posted a few times before they enable the private messaging facility to stop spam messages .If you e mail the mods they sort it out fir you tomorrow https://forum.breastcancernow.org/t5/Welcome-and-how-to-get-started/Private-groups-and-messaging/td-p/1273834 ... View more

Wood - it's your body ,your decision ,but please think very carefully .Do you want to have to do this again in a year or 2 years time ? Radiotherapy significantly reduces the risk of re-occurrence .Its boring ,it's tiring ,it takes over your life but it's only for 3 weeks and then you can return to normal life, it's an investment in your future .The hospital will usually provide transport by volunteer drivers so you don't have to drive /travel .Please talk this through with someone properly before making a final decision .Jill x ... View more

So sorry to hear this .She was taken so quickly ,so very very unfair . ... View more

Best go to GP to get any change or lump checked out ,you will just worry if you don't - hopefully they will be able to put your mind at rest .Good luck .Jillx ... View more

I have a friend who is taking it on private prescription in the UK to support her recovery .I think she had the consultation on line first . ... View more

Hi don't apologise !! It's a very familiar place you find yourself in to a lot of us on the forum .Intially you are in shock ,then you grit your teeth and get through treatment whatever that entails, then you are relieved to have got through to the other side -then the dust settles and you look around you and think what the hell just happened ??? There is so much fall out after treatment emotional and physical and it's only after you are out the other side that you really have time to think about that and the things you have lost / things that have changed/ things that will never be the same again .If can take time and sometimes some support from outside friends and family ( counselling /CBT / complimentary therapies maybe ?) to get to a good place after treatment finishes .I hope you feel better soon .Jill x ... View more

I have to say I did feel a lot better after my op knowing there was a good chance the cancer had been removed . ... View more

Hi Tina,welcome to the forum .Its hard when you feel you need to  protect those you love from the fear and distress you are actually feeling. Thats why this forum is so helpful as you can express those fears and anxieties without the worry of upsetting others .Good luck with your op on Friday it's great that you have been able to have it so quickly .If you have any questions about anything there is usually someone who can help and there is also an ask the nurses section .Best wishes Jillx ... View more

Hello Karen ,welcome to the forum .5am is just the worst time isn't it - I posted many times on this forum in the middle of the night when I was first diagnosed .The first few weeks are really tough but it does get easier once you know exactly what you are dealing with and what your treatment plan is - then you can get on with getting rid off the ****** !! There is lots of advice and support on this forum from people who really understand.Jill x  ... View more

Yes - it's very frustrating you just want to get on with it and get rid of the thing don't you and get your head around what you are dealing with - unfortunately there is a lot of "anxious waiting " involved in this process ☹️   ... View more

Hi Sarah ,welcome to the forum .At my results appointment they confirmed the results of the core biopsy went through the procedure for surgery and signed consent forms and then sent me for pre- op blood tests .They will probably know the type and grade of your cancer and probably whether it is hormone receptive from the biopsy, but they really don't know the full picture til after your op when they are able to analyse the tumour and results from lymphnode biopsy things can change  - there are quite a few pieces of the jigsaw that they put together over a few weeks before deciding on a treatment plan for you .I hope you get good news but if not there is lots of support and advice on this forum and lots of people who understand .Jillx ... View more

Chick - I can't believe that Macmillan still keep rolling out Brave the Shave - it causes so much upset every year - voiced very strongly on their site . ... View more

There is a response from BCN on this thread .https://forum.breastcancernow.org/t5/Living-with-secondary-breast/Is-it-just-me/td-p/1305715 Reminds me of the upset that the Macmillan Brave the shave campaign causes each year - really touches nerves and distress people . ... View more