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New diagnosis, have had mastectomy
Hi All
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 24 August. Core Biopsy and FNA showed that I had cancer in the tumour, in the milk ducts and lymph nodes. I freaked out at that but saw surgeon 24 hours later who was quite reassuring that she didn't feel like it had spread (I was otherwise fit and healthy). Had bone scan and CT's and she was right, it hadn't spread.
Had mastectomy on right breast and full lymph node clearance on 6 Sept, just at home recovering now. Surgeon follow up appt this Thursday to find out all of the pathology results, hopefully meet Oncologist and find out 'the plan' So back to waiting again. Initially thought I would have reconstruction but I've been reading some posts on a FB page and it's freaking me out.
'm a single Mum with 3 kids (9, 11 and 15), and while initially they were freaked out they seem ok now (they're back to just leaving everything for me to do 🙄).
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 24 August. Core Biopsy and FNA showed that I had cancer in the tumour, in the milk ducts and lymph nodes. I freaked out at that but saw surgeon 24 hours later who was quite reassuring that she didn't feel like it had spread (I was otherwise fit and healthy). Had bone scan and CT's and she was right, it hadn't spread.
Had mastectomy on right breast and full lymph node clearance on 6 Sept, just at home recovering now. Surgeon follow up appt this Thursday to find out all of the pathology results, hopefully meet Oncologist and find out 'the plan' So back to waiting again. Initially thought I would have reconstruction but I've been reading some posts on a FB page and it's freaking me out.
'm a single Mum with 3 kids (9, 11 and 15), and while initially they were freaked out they seem ok now (they're back to just leaving everything for me to do 🙄).
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- My cranial osteopath never hurts me and always fixes my pain, wherever it is. Unfortunately a good one is hard to find. He has fixed everything from my twisted torso to blocked lymph nodes to fluid build up in my joints. I have my mastectomy and lymph node removal in four weeks and he is making sure he is ready to prevent and/or fix any issues we might come across. Pain is not necessary for gain. Maybe try a newbie.
- I've yelped and gritted my teeth when the physio has been working on the cording but it doesn't keep hurting for days. May be a little bit tender for a couple of hours.
- 2nd chemo yesterday, feeling drunk and woozy last night, but good today, no nausea and I slept pretty well. Hair is falling it in handfulls but not really bothering me too much. A few other annoying little side effects but nothing major. So I'm pretty happy with that!
went to physio last week for cording in my arm - I felt pretty good going in, movement in arm was much improved and really good and core not too painful - but she smashed me! Dug into everything from bottom of ribs to top of chest- it hurt massively!! I screamed at one point and asked what she did, she dug into one of my drain sites...WTF?? I was bruised the next few days above my mastectomy scar and barely able to move my arm and shoulder at all. I did have a skin infection around my mastectomy scar so she said that's why it might be a bit more sensitive. She also said i was a lot sore than last time but i said last time she only did my arm and cording, not my entire chest wall...I honestly felt like I had some broken ribs. She was feeling about my car and diggin in and then decided it was the top of my rib! Is this normal????? Why did I pay $130 for this torture and should I go back? I went last Monday and only feel like it's getting back to normal now!! My daughter has been massaging the cording 1-2 times per day, should I just leave it at that? - Thanks all. I feel a bit weird but otherwise ok. Took my nausea meds this morning and my 16 year old daughter gave me an injection this morning...good practice for her as she wants to be a Dr!
- Hello @TeePee
Hoping all goes well with your first chemotherapy treatment today. You will be sent home with some medication for nausea, remember to drink lots at least 2 litres and make sure you have a thermometer at home. Rest up and take care of yourself today. - Good luck, @teepee. Hope it goes smoothly for you.
- @TeePee Good luck today. Hope it all goes smoothly. Remember, no suffering in silence! K xox
- Good luck for your first chemo today @TeePee
- Thanks @Joannie, silly me, I had HITH too, but haven't spoken to any social workers or in fact looked into any assistance from the relevant organisations. I think I've felt so busy with tests, appts etc plus looking after 3 kids I haven't had time. Must get on to it.
