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Another bad start to the year
Hi guys I was diagnosed last week with Breast Cancer after my GP did a boob check at a routine Pap Smear in Nov. She sent me for another mammogram in early Dec (altho the July 2017 one was clear ...
OK .... I go back to Sydney tomorrow to see the lymphedema lady on Wed .... is there anything specifically that I should ask? I haven't noticed any swelling/fluid retention yet ..... As I kayak fish, I know that I need to be very careful with cuts & nicks from hooks & fish! I'll take Betadine & bandaids on the yak with me.
I'll also be able to pick up the Kelo-Cote Gel that minimises scarring on Wed as well .... so look forward to using that - as my nipple definitely looks a little 'Frankenstein-ish' - but I am so lucky to still have it, I don't really mind! It is my Battle Scar!
Sleep is still very much hit & miss - I've only really had the one decent night's sleep since the surgery! :( The painful underarm is lessening, thank goodness - now more of a 'numb' feel!
My referral for radiation has finally been received today at Port Macq (after going Missing in action since last Wed) & I hope to see the Radiologist next Monday and hope I don't have to wait too long to start! I will definitely be asking about the Mepitel skin (as I get sunburnt even walking in the moonlight! ;) ) ..... I just hope that my treatment can commence by March 5th, giving me 4 weeks to complete the course - and still have 2 weeks to 'rest up' before I go to Norfolk Island for a week of Ukulele Playing!! :smiley:
Sadly one of my uke players has just been diagnosed with colon cancer & is only just starting her own journey :'( I've got 3 weeks on her & have been able to help her with lots of 'Rural Patient' info & tips on doing stuff in general that she has found really useful already! She was a huge support to her grandson when he was diagnosed some years back - so now it is the family's turn to be supportive of her & they will, I know.
I hope that she can connect with a really good Colon Cancer Forum, like we have here with my 'Breasties'!
Thanks ladies, for making this journey that little bit 'easier'!
I'll also be able to pick up the Kelo-Cote Gel that minimises scarring on Wed as well .... so look forward to using that - as my nipple definitely looks a little 'Frankenstein-ish' - but I am so lucky to still have it, I don't really mind! It is my Battle Scar!
Sleep is still very much hit & miss - I've only really had the one decent night's sleep since the surgery! :( The painful underarm is lessening, thank goodness - now more of a 'numb' feel!
My referral for radiation has finally been received today at Port Macq (after going Missing in action since last Wed) & I hope to see the Radiologist next Monday and hope I don't have to wait too long to start! I will definitely be asking about the Mepitel skin (as I get sunburnt even walking in the moonlight! ;) ) ..... I just hope that my treatment can commence by March 5th, giving me 4 weeks to complete the course - and still have 2 weeks to 'rest up' before I go to Norfolk Island for a week of Ukulele Playing!! :smiley:
Sadly one of my uke players has just been diagnosed with colon cancer & is only just starting her own journey :'( I've got 3 weeks on her & have been able to help her with lots of 'Rural Patient' info & tips on doing stuff in general that she has found really useful already! She was a huge support to her grandson when he was diagnosed some years back - so now it is the family's turn to be supportive of her & they will, I know.
I hope that she can connect with a really good Colon Cancer Forum, like we have here with my 'Breasties'!
Thanks ladies, for making this journey that little bit 'easier'!