Waiting, waiting hmmmm, it's all we seem to do these days. Had my operation to remove IDC and nodes on Tuesday. Quite tender still but very manageable. Very tender at base of neck/throat at the top of chest near clavical with glands all swollen. lumps in both glads. Not sure if it's related or i am getting something. 10 days to wait for pathology results but am doing ok. cheers Jo

Glad to hear you are back from the darkside.Yes, the waiting game is most cruel.Just watch lots of daytime tv and read trashy magazines-guaranteed to distract you! Your lymph nodes usually enlarge when you have an infection to fight so check your temp and watch your wound site. Tonya xx

Im glad you are enjoying your time now that your not working. I really miss not being out there and cant wait till i can get back into the workforce. I just need this treatment plan to hurry up and be done with. The wound site under the arm is the worse, very red , swollen and throbs,(bearable though) the wound under my boob is not as sore. I have made appointment with GP to check if something is going on. My boob is a disgusting shape now, it is gross. Sorry! i wont start Cheers Jo

hi jo, i feel for you at this time, and yes i was shocked and upset at my new breast ( boob ) shape initially. also because of the pain and discomfort you know it is there, and under the arm. i think time has helped, and getting a prosthesis to even the weight from the other side. i also have less pain now. do look into some pain relief. i read it helps with healing. it is ok to vent on here. it IS a loss/ grief rection after BC. i went into major DENIAL i think also. lots of emotions like sadness, shock, bargaining. finally acceptance happened, but not for some time. have you got some support to turn to? i hope so. kathy.

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jo1234
Member
15 years ago
Yep, nothing like home sweet home no matter how comfortable else where is. Thanks Tonya for explaining stuff and no i only had sentinel nodes done total of 3 nodes done. I am really going to try and not stress because what happens, happens and you cant change fate.

Mary Poppins would be a hit to go and watch. Hope you enjoyed it

Cheers Jo xx
TonyaM
Member
15 years ago
In the cancer world your results are good.Your results are the same as mine were in 2003- 2cm,stage11 and hormone +ve. I had a full node clearance-not sure if you had that or just the sentinal nodes.Radiation is scary at first but much easier than chemo.It's just like a bad case of sunburn and you might get tired along the way-and ofcourse,the inconvenience of going there every day. You may find that your radiated boob is permanently a bit uncomfortable(or not).But at least there is something to fill your bra and you don't have to alter your necklines.I'm on Tamoxifen and it's not too bad.You might get some hot flushes,fluid retention and sleepless nights- o maybe some weight gain. Some women have no side effects at all.Don't worry,just wait and see.

We are all getting along well at my daughter and her partner's place.They are very easy to live with but I do miss my bed and computer and my stuff in general.We are having a night away in the city to see Mary Poppins this week.So far I am not missing work.

Tonya xx