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Nefertari
Member
7 years ago

New Diagnosis - first oncologist appointment Tuesday.

Hi everyone,
I've got through all the scans, biopsys, diagnosis etc without too much trouble ( well I did have a little wobbly during the bone scan ) as I am severely claustrophobic and having my feet tied together and the camera touching my nose didn't help, lol

In my brief discussion with the surgeon, he mentioned having a clip inserted and something about blue dye being injected into nipple , I think??

My mind was on overload by then so I think I zoned out, screaming on the inside.

Can someone explain what the clip is? And the blue dye thingy?

When I don't know I tend to get more anxious.

Thanks x
sentinel-node-biopsy
  • LITHGOW1950's avatar
    LITHGOW1950
    Member
    7 years ago
    You will you will find the ladies here so very helpful, so I'll let them help you out.
    from me it's just take one day at a time, always take someone with you to appointments. The whole thing is just so much to take in so be gentle with yourself.  Don't google stuff....you hopefully will find your breast care nurse one of your best source of information.  
    Ask lots of questions, although I know sometimes you don't know what to ask! 
    Keep us posted on how you are travelling.
    🌹🌹🌹
  • Nefertari's avatar
    Nefertari
    Member
    7 years ago
    Thanks so much for your prompt replies and the link  :) So nice to have others who have experience to chat with.

    Blossom, I'm sure I will "lose" it again at some point but now I know what the bone scan is like,  I'll take my face mask next time and a valium haha  I did a lot of day dreaming too, it sure did help.
  • Blossom1961's avatar
    Blossom1961
    Member
    7 years ago
    I had the clips. They do another biopsy and the tiny clip slides down the needle and attaches to the cancer infected cell. It basically feels the same as a biopsy. I call it test and tag! I didn’t have the blue dye but I know a lot of other ladies here have so they will hop on and let you know. They do the clip to make sure they remove the infected cell. I did a lot of daydreaming with my numerous tests as it was the only way I could get my mind off the claustrophobia. I only lost it the once but unfortunately it was with the one person who wasn’t at fault. Oh well. I apologised and we moved on.