The waiting game

Hi Bilateral clearance is both sides. I had 6/21 and 2/21 nodes involved... Not the greatest news but not the worst. I have had 4 cycles of AC chemo at 3 weekly intervals that started on Friday 13th January. I had my second of 12 weekly taxols today. I will then have radiation to my left chest wall the side that had 6 cancerous nodes and my left neck due to chance cancer had spread to nodes in my neck. I will be thinking of you tomorrow as you have your masectomy and node removal. I remember how scared I was but so relieved that it was over. I have no regrets knowing I've taken the best choice to give me a positive outcome. I had my surgeries separately and stayed in 3 nights with masectomy and 4 nights with node clearance. I had my surgeries in private hospital and chemo is through public and I have a great oncologist and nurses. I see my surgeon tomorrow for my 3 monthly check up then will go to 6 monthly visits. I am also getting a referral to have genetic testing done for the benefit of my 21 year old daughter. My thoughts will be with you and I look forward to hearing from you when you are up to it. Take care of yourself, listen to your body and rest when you need to. You will feel tired after a few days and may need a nanny nap or two. Tell your team if anything doesn't feel right to you.... Trust your body and your instincts. Trusting my gut feeling probably saved my life... I had a dream to have a mammogram... I listened, called and made the appointment and was diagnosed the same day. I was 42 and had no lumps or bumps. Wishing you all the best for tomorrow... Sending you lots of hugs. Mel xxx Feel free to add me as a contact. I'm here if and when you need me :)