c_yeo
12 years agoMember
New here
I have just had a bilateral mastectomy last week and post surgery results with surgeon yesterday. The surgeon said a lot but I only heard 2 tumours, 70mm lcis and 15mm ductal.
I am feel anxious and...
Welcome to this network where you'll get lots of support, information and you won't feel so alone.Did you take anyone with you to your surgeon's visit? If yes, then perhaps they remember more.You've just had big surgery and you are anxious so it's not unusual to miss what the surgeon was saying.When you visit your surgeon again,ask for a copy of your pathology and also write down everything he says.If you can't take it all in then ask your surgeon to write it down for you so you can reread it later.I found that very helpful.Your 2 tumours sound small - can you remember if they were oestrogen positive or negative? You would also be told whether your lymph nodes had any cancer cells or not. Perhaps these questions might jolt your memory.I've had breast cancer twice in the same breast.The first time was in 2003 and the second time was in 2010 when I had a mastectomy and then chemo. I am fine now,enjoying life.The majority of women with early breast cancer survive and go on to live for many more years.I know it's an anxious time for you at the moment,with lots of adjustments to make.Once you have more information and a treatment plan then you will feel less anxious.Blog back anytime for support- always a pink sister here to help.
Tonya xx