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New diagnosis and Mastectomy
Hi 3 weeks ago I went for a mammogram and bingo I have now had a mastectomy to my left breast. Stage 2 N1 locally advanced invasive lobular breast cancer. Recommendation is chemo and radiotherapy. Jus...
Hi Sister,
thanks for the advice and your experience. I don't feel quite so worried now. I was a bit concerned about the pain of having it put in mostly, although I do tolerate pain fairly well. The BN said they give a mild sedative and local anaesthetic.
I trust the specialist he is very good. So will listen to him. The things we have to put up with!!!. Not like we really have a choice though.
thanks for the advice and your experience. I don't feel quite so worried now. I was a bit concerned about the pain of having it put in mostly, although I do tolerate pain fairly well. The BN said they give a mild sedative and local anaesthetic.
I trust the specialist he is very good. So will listen to him. The things we have to put up with!!!. Not like we really have a choice though.