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Julia44
Member
15 years ago

advice wanted

Hello,

I am newly diagnosed, I have had two operations the first one removed a lump and 18 lymph nodes of which 4 had cancer.  the second one removed some ductal type left and now I have been told that I need to have a mastectomy as they still feel that some may be left behind.  This is all within a month so I am still very shocked.

I am feeling very stiff in arm and have some areas of pain and some areas that I can not feel at all.

After mastectomy(maybe Friday) I will need chemo, radio and hormone therapy i have been told.  I would like to talk to anyone who has been there before me about their experiences.

Thanks,
Julia

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  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
    Member
    15 years ago

    Julia,it's one year on for me and I still have puckering on scar and it feels like someone strapped duck tape across my chest.It is also quite numb.

                                      Tonya xx

  • Julia44's avatar
    Julia44
    Member
    15 years ago

    thanks,

    I see the oncologist on tuesday so then I will be more informed.  I had bone and cat scans which had no cancer so that was a relief!

    2 weeks today since mastectomy and my scar area feels tighter, with some puckering underneath in one bit.  Doctor said yesterday that it is fine, but it is really unconfortable.  My husband has been rubbing moisturiser into it.  Saw a physio this week which was good too.  my shoulder stiffness from earlier operation is still tight and painful.

    At present due back at work in 2 weeks, but dont know if i should be applying for more leave with chemo approaching.

    regards, Julia