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Federica
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12 years ago

Update

Hello , just a quick update on my situation. I have a date for the mastectomy and removal of sentinel node on the 20th of Feb. I asked for a double mastectomy but my surgeon asked me to consider having it done in the future and just concentrate on the left breast . After results of genetic test and treatment we will discuss this option. One of my nodes seems slightly enlarged , but nothing definite , only the operation will confirm this . The pathology report then will tell us the big picture, what kind of cancer it is and how I'm going to be treated. Chemo and radio are almost certain. Had chest X-rays and blood tests and everything came back cleared . So, as my GP said, it's now important to "chunk it" , to take one step at the time. I like his suggestions: do yoga and meditation , do exercise, plenty of fresh air , stay clear of processed food and eat plenty of fruits and vegs. Anything that helps white cells working properly again. So relieved we now have a date for surgery and that things are moving forward. Slightly anxious for the pathology report but I am keeping positive . Hope you are all feeling good today . Federica xo

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    Hazel_M
    Member
    12 years ago

    It's good you have your date for your surgery, some of the waiting is over. It is the beginning of the process but as Deanne said, when you wake up the cancer will be gone, wishing you good luck for your surgery,

    Hazel xx

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    Deanne
    Member
    12 years ago
    I had some bamboo singlets that I found at Target. They were very soft and great to wear under front opening shirts. I wore leggings and oversized shirts a lot after surgery and even during chemo. You want comfy easy to put on clothes. Once the drains are removed I found ahh bras (from Big W) comfortable. Some have pockets with removable foam inserts and you can put your soft form that you get from Berlei into these. (your breast care nurse should organize a free bra and soft form from Berlei for you) Best of luck for your surgery. I just concentrated on the thought that when I woke up the cancer would be gone. The rest of the treatment is just extra insurance. Take care. Deanne xxx