Discussion about surgery with Surgeon
Hi all, I have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and I have my first meeting with the surgeon on Thursday. I know to expect surgery soon but dont know if this will be lumpectomy or mastec...
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Hi Slyvie,
Thank you for this. I can understand that the delay for MRI would have been frustrating for you but how good that in doing that, your surgeon had all the information she needed and wanted going in. What are are saying just reinforces to me to be intelligently (but not blindly) guided by the experts in this.
How was/is your surgical recovery going?
I will also be thinking of you tomorrow and sending you good vibes for clean and clear results tomorrow.
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Hi.RSVPā
My recovery has been easier than I expected but I am grateful for the support network I have around me.
I was very tender to start with and was pleased to get advice on here on some of the basic things that I may not have thought of.
After your surgery, you are entitled to a Comfort Cushion that they should have there at the hospital. I did have to ask for mine so make sure you do as well if you needed.
They are made by wonderful volunteers and are provided free to all breast cancer surgery patients. Mine was invaluable for the trip home and also made it possible for me to sleep on my side which was wonderful.
Have you been put in touch with a McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurse yet? If not, just do an online search and you will find the names and mobile numbers of nurses in your area. For my first contact, I just sent a text message but have spoken with her several times on the phone now. She can help you with all the information you need for the practical side of this experience like accessing the Comfort Cushion and the My Care Kit as well of answering any questions or concerns you may have in between appointments with your doctors.
I was just thinking, wouldnāt it be funny(?) if we have the same surgeon and end up in the same waiting room tomorrow without even knowing it. š.
I live in the Hunter Valley in NSW and my surgeon is at Maitland Private Hospital. What part of this beautiful country are you from?
