12 days since lumpectomy and still no results
I had a wide local excision and lymph node removal 12 days ago and still have not been given any results. I was told the multi-disciplinary team was meeting today on my case and the results would defi...
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Hi @Annette77, as others have said our cancers are treated uniquely. I agree with @Abbydog about one step at a time as it is all so overwhelming really. I did know the whole treatment plan but I focussed on the stages of treatment and gave myself little treats as I completed each one. For me that was a couple of nights away.
My BC lump was 2cm. I did loose my hair during chemo ( day 17) and it started growing back in about 6wks afterwards. I actually shaved my head after the first chemo session.
I discussed the cold cap with oncologist and nurse but ultimately it was my decision to not use it. I really can't handle the cold and I had a very very thick mob of curly hair and I still do post chemo.
I am neatly 60yrs old and I was just retiring on my diagnosis ( aged 58) so I didn't work. I was glad not to be working as I just really needed to focus on me and healing. I had been through alot prior to BC so it was time to just stop. I also was glad to protect myself from other infection risk during treatment.
I never got sick during chemo. I was nauseous for 1 day only and took medication for that. I walked daily during chemo but I did have days when that was hard because of fatigue but then I found i actually felt better after a gentle walk. I also saw an exercise physiologist on recommendation from the oncologist and it was a once a wk 45min class with other BC ladies. It helped and was nice to connect with others.
My BC was hormone positive too and HER2 negative. At the moment I take tamoxifen but I think my oncologist wants me to change to AIs. I see her again in 4 months.
I can't say treatment was easy but I got through it well and I am ok. I am happy to answer any questions you have. Hopefully whatever treatment is next you get through them well. Best wishes
My BC lump was 2cm. I did loose my hair during chemo ( day 17) and it started growing back in about 6wks afterwards. I actually shaved my head after the first chemo session.
I discussed the cold cap with oncologist and nurse but ultimately it was my decision to not use it. I really can't handle the cold and I had a very very thick mob of curly hair and I still do post chemo.
I am neatly 60yrs old and I was just retiring on my diagnosis ( aged 58) so I didn't work. I was glad not to be working as I just really needed to focus on me and healing. I had been through alot prior to BC so it was time to just stop. I also was glad to protect myself from other infection risk during treatment.
I never got sick during chemo. I was nauseous for 1 day only and took medication for that. I walked daily during chemo but I did have days when that was hard because of fatigue but then I found i actually felt better after a gentle walk. I also saw an exercise physiologist on recommendation from the oncologist and it was a once a wk 45min class with other BC ladies. It helped and was nice to connect with others.
My BC was hormone positive too and HER2 negative. At the moment I take tamoxifen but I think my oncologist wants me to change to AIs. I see her again in 4 months.
I can't say treatment was easy but I got through it well and I am ok. I am happy to answer any questions you have. Hopefully whatever treatment is next you get through them well. Best wishes