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Binniebin
8 years agoMember
Hi, really good news on your pathology. I have a notebook and just add when I think of a question. My hubby is good at taking notes in consultations. If your daughter is not with you for following appt I suggest you take someone, my first onc appt was 40 minutes and radio appt next week will be the same. Also your McGrath breast nurses may be able to go in with you. You can request a copy of the chemo info including side effects & any results. Be prepared for more tests ahead as soon as you see the docs. This week mine included a blood test, gated heart pool scan and bone scan which get a baseline as chemo and hormone treatments can affect lots of things. Are you seeing a lymphodema physio? I only had the 2 sentinel nodes so only carries 5% risk of lymphodema, but the exercises will also help keep flexibility for my radiotherapy ahead. I see the Physio again before radio.I also practice breath holding for 20 seconds as that's lifts the breast away from the heart when they zap.
Enjoy the couple of weeks breathing space and catch up with your friends.
Enjoy the couple of weeks breathing space and catch up with your friends.