My Valentines Day Cancer
So My Story so far... Couple of weeks ago I decided to make an appointment with a new GP to get my Mirena out. Later that day I happened to put my hand on my chest and noticed a lump. I decided t...
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I saw the surgeon yesterday.
She went through the scans and explained that although the radiologist called it 15mm it was a bit hard to read as it is quite irregular, and may well be over 2cm. So that was her warning shot that we won't know till its out
The cancer is quite high up in the breast at 1 o'clock. She said that it would leave a large dent in the breast if we do a straight lumpectomy and recommended a "therapeutic breast reduction". So I will have a breast reduction with lumpectomy Thursday next week. Then come back in 3 months to even out the other side.
Will obviously need radio and tamoxifen. Chemo still on the table. I have been referred to genetics councillor.
I have no idea how much smaller the breast will end up being. Im currently a 16G. My partner said as we were leaving "rather extreme way to get a boob job" :wink:
I went to the local lingerie shop today- I knew they specialised in prosthetics. So I now have a front opening bra with no underwire, Which she says I will need for moths afterwards. They come in black and nana beige! I'm only 44 and I don't even wear a bathing suit without an underwire as I need the support, and it looks terrible.
So I now have a few more practical questions.
How do you manage the lop sidedness while waiting for the other side to be done?
The lady at the shop suggested scarves. I've never been into them but I guess I could learn. They would probable get in the way when I'm doing procedures though. My main concern is that I don't really want to tell all my patients if I don't have to.
What do people do while waiting during the sentinel node scan? Ideas for entertainment please!
What to pack for hospital?
When can I get back in my swimming pool afterwards?
I'm sure there are lots more, but I'll start with that :smile:
She went through the scans and explained that although the radiologist called it 15mm it was a bit hard to read as it is quite irregular, and may well be over 2cm. So that was her warning shot that we won't know till its out
The cancer is quite high up in the breast at 1 o'clock. She said that it would leave a large dent in the breast if we do a straight lumpectomy and recommended a "therapeutic breast reduction". So I will have a breast reduction with lumpectomy Thursday next week. Then come back in 3 months to even out the other side.
Will obviously need radio and tamoxifen. Chemo still on the table. I have been referred to genetics councillor.
I have no idea how much smaller the breast will end up being. Im currently a 16G. My partner said as we were leaving "rather extreme way to get a boob job" :wink:
I went to the local lingerie shop today- I knew they specialised in prosthetics. So I now have a front opening bra with no underwire, Which she says I will need for moths afterwards. They come in black and nana beige! I'm only 44 and I don't even wear a bathing suit without an underwire as I need the support, and it looks terrible.
So I now have a few more practical questions.
How do you manage the lop sidedness while waiting for the other side to be done?
The lady at the shop suggested scarves. I've never been into them but I guess I could learn. They would probable get in the way when I'm doing procedures though. My main concern is that I don't really want to tell all my patients if I don't have to.
What do people do while waiting during the sentinel node scan? Ideas for entertainment please!
What to pack for hospital?
When can I get back in my swimming pool afterwards?
I'm sure there are lots more, but I'll start with that :smile: