Lumpectomey 1 year today
Hi
Its been a while since I posted. Today is one year since my lumpectomy. It was the first time in the 4 weeks since my diagnosis that I thought there was a step forward in my breast cancer treatment - the prior 4 weeks as we all know were horrific with the roller coaster of tests, poking and prodding and the associated stress with waiting for results in that time. But I felt some relief after the lumpectomy, the tumour was gone yay. But there was still another week to wait for the results to see if the margins were clear and that there was no lymph node involvement. So the stress was still there. But fortunately they were clear. I was not aware at that stage that I would have to have chemotherapy. I am glad I did as I feel a little more protected - but as we know it is doable, but chemo is a tough gig. My body is recovering well from the chemo and radiotherapy, back at the gym and doing a 76 minute workout 3-4 times per week. I put on weight with the lack of exercise with chemo and the tamoxifen is making it hard to move that weight. but I am determined - I will plug away at it.
I had my one year scans a few weeks ago, there is nothing new there and I was finally able to relax a bit more. I do have micro calcification on the lumpectomy scar - so I will have another scan in 6 months to ensure its not turning into something bad.
Hope you are all doing well.
Marg xx
