Nervous
Newly diagnosed with invasive breast cancer mid December. Surgery delayed once already but now is tomorrow with a lymphoscintography shortly. Feeling very nervous and quite emotional today - haven’t ...
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Understandably nervous! As time goes on you learn what seems like a new language, Lymphoscintigraphy.
"Lymphoscintigraphy is a special type of nuclear medicine imaging that provides special pictures of the lymphatic system, which transports fluid throughout your immune system. Lymphoscintigraphy is often used to identify the sentinel lymph node, or the first node to receive the lymph drainage from a tumor."
Personally, I didn't cry! I had a tear when I was in the holding bay waiting to go into the theatre for a Mastectomy but otherwise, I was too busy concentrating what was at hand!
Most people are quite emotional - allow the tears to flow. It's all about the shock and wondering how did I get here and what treatment is next!
Sending a virtual hug
Take care
"Lymphoscintigraphy is a special type of nuclear medicine imaging that provides special pictures of the lymphatic system, which transports fluid throughout your immune system. Lymphoscintigraphy is often used to identify the sentinel lymph node, or the first node to receive the lymph drainage from a tumor."
Personally, I didn't cry! I had a tear when I was in the holding bay waiting to go into the theatre for a Mastectomy but otherwise, I was too busy concentrating what was at hand!
Most people are quite emotional - allow the tears to flow. It's all about the shock and wondering how did I get here and what treatment is next!
Sending a virtual hug
Take care