30 days later and I feel confused
Hi, I finally went to the doctor in October as my left breast started swelling over a period of 3 months, my nipple became inverted and I started experiencing constant dull aches and sharp electric s...
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Gosh, @sjd_barra .... sorry to see you here and in pain, I hope your surgeon gets you on his list asap.
Once you see your surgeon, you'll have 'plan' - ie when you will have your surgery & how it will affect you in the short term - then the wait for the pathology, which is always quite stressful. My diagnosis (ILC) was in early Jan this year - and all the surgeons were still on holidays, so I had to wait 10 days & saw him on his first day back. Your surgery will probably be very soon after that meeting. I had the Sentinel Node Test the next day (this determines which lymph nodes the tumours are draining to & reduces the number of nodes being removed during surgery) & then, surgery the day after that. I stayed with my brother & SIL in Sydney and it was terrific.
Whereabouts (roughly) do you live? Others in the area may be able to help with information that is specific to your area.
I initially told close family when first detected (cos I was sure they were cysts!) & then told those I wanted to know, upon diagnosis (they weren't cysts. :( ) Some, I told after the surgery - and the others will find out when I send our Xmas Cards out shortly (nearly 12 months later! LOL) You don't have to tell everyone - just those you know will support you ..... and if you can set up a bulk email or similar to fill them in 'after surgery' it is a lot less pressure on you than replying to everyone's individual queries.
All the best for your appointment on Friday xx
Once you see your surgeon, you'll have 'plan' - ie when you will have your surgery & how it will affect you in the short term - then the wait for the pathology, which is always quite stressful. My diagnosis (ILC) was in early Jan this year - and all the surgeons were still on holidays, so I had to wait 10 days & saw him on his first day back. Your surgery will probably be very soon after that meeting. I had the Sentinel Node Test the next day (this determines which lymph nodes the tumours are draining to & reduces the number of nodes being removed during surgery) & then, surgery the day after that. I stayed with my brother & SIL in Sydney and it was terrific.
Whereabouts (roughly) do you live? Others in the area may be able to help with information that is specific to your area.
I initially told close family when first detected (cos I was sure they were cysts!) & then told those I wanted to know, upon diagnosis (they weren't cysts. :( ) Some, I told after the surgery - and the others will find out when I send our Xmas Cards out shortly (nearly 12 months later! LOL) You don't have to tell everyone - just those you know will support you ..... and if you can set up a bulk email or similar to fill them in 'after surgery' it is a lot less pressure on you than replying to everyone's individual queries.
All the best for your appointment on Friday xx