Hello, and another one recently diagnosed and starting on the journey
volunty
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I'm in the whirlwind phase with recent diagnosis of BC and a lumpectomy on 31 July. Now scheduled for right breast mastectomy next Monday 21 August and frantically getting my head around reconstruction, recovery, chemo later, handover at work and just staying sane. Tumor is out clear and nodes are clear after the lumpectomy but a number of microscopic DCIS lurking nearby hence the mastectomy. Every 12 hours is a huge learning curve and accessing this forum, which I have barely dipped my toe into, has already provided sane advice and counsel and I'm trying to deal with one thing at a time. Many thanks to all the great women out there keeping an eye out for each other!
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What can I say, it's a so and so isn't it, but at least it's been found, they're getting hold of the lurkers and hopefully once you're through the next phase of surgery and pathology is confirmed your treatment plan will not seem so daunting.
Take care and come on and ask anything, no question is silly, use the search bar up the top of the Discussions page and hopefully that will give you some info as well as.
All the best for the 21st
Hey @Volunty From the sound of it you are doing an excellent job of keeping yourself sane and organized. BC is a major project, my advice is to keep really good records of the who, what, when wheres. It may feel at the moment that every detail will be seared into your memory for all time, but as time passes, you forget things.
I've just done the whole business again after a recurrence and I managed to forget my surgeons' name the other day. I've known him for over a decade and we've had some rocky roads and robust discussions along the way. Then, at a crucial moment, I forget his name.
This is why I take my trusty folder with me every time I have an appointment. It's bulging with cards from everyone I see, all (and I mean all) my test results, a diary, and my note book. If anyone ever gives you the irrits, rip that notebook out, give them the hairy eyeball and ask--very politely--'would you please spell you name.' Even if it's Smith. Particularly if it's Smith. It's a great leveler and I've rarely had to take things any further. There is something about an old battle-axe with her tongue hanging out, dipping her thumbnail in tar and recording you name which makes even the most self important medico do a double take then reassess if they want to continue to be rude. Good luck, Marg x
There may be lots of options open to you Volunty, so I wish you good luck with your decision making. We will all have stories to share but just do what is right for you. All the best for 21st, please let us know how you go. Jane xx
I wish you the very best and sending you lots of healing and hugs for the 21 st.
stay positive xxxxx
Rest up as much as possible x