Waiting for surgery

Hi Sharon - just wanted to say good luck for Wednesday. The waiting is certainly the hardest part although keep focussed on knowing that they will be gone and then you can get on with dealing with whatever else needs to be dealt with.

After surgery, keep on top of the pain and when you get home, make sure you say YES to any offers of help with no guilt.

My mother had BC at 36 then again at 48 and is now a healthy cancer free 72 yr old. So is always better to try to focus on the good stories and not the "not so good". 

Remember the sun is always shining even on a cloudy day - just because you cant always see it, doesn't mean that it is not there giving us the strength we need.

Keep posting in the forum cause we are all here to listen and help where we can.

Bye

Leanne :-)

(PS I had bilateral mastectomy 2 yrs ago at 45)

Hi Sharon - just wanted to say good luck for Wednesday. The waiting is certainly the hardest part although keep focussed on knowing that they will be gone and then you can get on with dealing with whatever else needs to be dealt with.

After surgery, keep on top of the pain and when you get home, make sure you say YES to any offers of help with no guilt.

My mother had BC at 36 then again at 48 and is now a healthy cancer free 72 yr old. So is always better to try to focus on the good stories and not the "not so good". 

Remember the sun is always shining even on a cloudy day - just because you cant always see it, doesn't mean that it is not there giving us the strength we need.

Keep posting in the forum cause we are all here to listen and help where we can.

Bye

Leanne :-)

(PS I had bilateral mastectomy 2 yrs ago at 45)

A week feels like forever - but it will pass and you will be on the other side soon enough wondering where the year went. Anxiety and stress can cause pain, wondering what' going on inside your body. Push it away. Focus on the positives, moving forward, BEAITNG IT.

No-one else can understand how we feel, that's why this site is so valuable - because WE all do. But let them help you, use their love and support to keep you UP. I am a firm believer in the power of positive thinking.

Take special care of yourself

magicmum

The ache may be referred pain from the biopsy. I know I felt similar. 

It could be an unrelated reason. Eg referred from neck 

It is unusual for early cancer to cause pain ( I know there is never a never in these types of things).

There is chemo to mop up any stray cells if it was to be related to that.  For me Chemo wasn't too bad at all.

Hope that helps

Hurry up Wednesday. Maresx

I have not posted on this website before but have looked and gained comfort many times. I just wanted to say hope all goes well on wed.  I agree the wait is the hard part.  I can remember waiting for my bilateral mastectomy and worrying (I only had to wait a week, so sorry I don't really fit your brief). I had two cancers 2.2 and 2.9 cm, both grade 3 triple negative and ER positive respectively ( my breasts were having an eachway bet). My nodes were negative and 15+ months post diagnosis no sign of recurrence (cross fingers).  My point is that thankfully your cancer is sounding much smaller which means hopefully good news on the lymph node front.  All the best.

While waiting these things may be useful to do ( helped me):-

Try getting a great collection of uplifting songs on your ipod (my daughter did mine, I hope legally)

Borrow a computer chair with arms for when you get home (my neck and shoulders got tired without support)

V shaped pillow was a godsend-Target has cheapies.

Also one of those travel pillows for your neck-blow up one from chemist cost$7.

Get some cups and plates down from high cupboards ready for when you get back (not meant to raise arms above 90degrees and you will want a cup of tea when you are home alone). I have many other tips that I am happy to share but I am sure they are covered elsewhere in this website. Also delegate jobs if no time-people want to help.

Hope all goes well, Mares

I waited about 2 weeks for surgery with my first bout of bc (2003)-my lump was 2cms and surprisingly,not in any lymph nodes.I waited 3 weeks from core biopsy (or 4 from mammogram) for the next bc surgery(2010) lump was 3cms. It was still classed as early bc and the same tumour.Which just goes to show that those few lingering bc cells were happy to stay put in my breast for 7 years! I had body and bone scans and they were clear.Now I know my pathology was different to yours but I just want you to read a positive story.I know the waiting is terrible- keep busy,also do things that calm you like a warm bath?glass of red?meditate and deep breathe telling your body to contain those little buggers in your breast.Basically just do what works for you.The unknown and not having control are the hardest parts - so  anything you can do to help yourself be proactive with your health or treatments can make you feel more in control.Good luck for Wednesday-it will be here before you know it.

                                 Tonya xx