I don't like this waiting, only because I don't know if it in the Lymphs. My arm has been terribly affected and it is my writing and Drawing arm. I am going to attempt to finish a Still life painting for my Diploma Portfolio todoy and I hope my arm hold up. Does anyone else have pain or is this because it has absessed on the nipple area and have Pagets it would seem.All enjoy today it is going to be hot one. xxxxPeta
Wow Trace , Thats some ordeal, I miss painting now and it has only been a couple of weeks , my arm has given up the goat to say so I hope it will go back to normal after the Mastechtomy or soon after. Send me photos of your work would love to see what you do and what medium you prefer.
At this stage just want to run from the next operation. Hvae a great Christmas and hope you are being looked after well hugs Peta xxxx
Hi Peta,
Im an artist also, and just wanted to send you a big cuddle. I had a mastectomy and auxiliary clearance in February 2015. My drain tube stayed in for 10 days, and I had an ongoing seroma that lasted for another month, and needed frequent needle aspirations until it resolved. Then chemo started, and I ended up in hospital for a week, on IV antibiotics, followed by oral antibiotics for another month. Then came the rads after chemo, that caused cording. My rads oncologist referred me to a special physio that specialised with lymphoedema and cording. After a lot of persistence with exercises, massage and treatment, my right arm, that is also my painting arm, is much improved. So along with my cuddle, I'm sending you the advice to stay persistent, and you'll win in the end.
Smiles and hugs, Trace ????????
Thankyou Summer
Hi Peta
As you will have heard many ladies say "the waiting is the hardest'. You are not alone !
Once you know what is happening and know your treatment ask lots of questions and do express your concerns about your future writing and drawing. You will find your medicos will do their best to limit actions which will adversely affect you.
Hope you managed to get through the extreme heat and complete your Still Life painting. Taking it easy may be the key, don't overdo it - which is probably a silly thing to say to someone in the middle of an artistic spasm, eh ?
Good luck with your Diploma and with your BC. You are in my thoughts.
Summer :-)
