So, 7 and a bit years after a Stage 3 E+ PR+ breast cancer diagnosis in the left breast, I am facing some changes in the right breast. Picked up in yearly mammogram/ultrasound. Nobody has suggested it is cancer just yet but given my history I am booked in for a core biopsy next Monday.I am very clear in my head about what this means for me. I have been happy with my choice of single mastectomy for the last 7 years but am not about to take any chances with the remaining breast. Regardless of the results of the biopsy, it’s days are numbered. Monitoring changes in a very dense breast is not what I want. Having had a mastectomy I am quite ok about having a second one, especially if that is all I need. The changes are new since my mammogram and ultrasound last year. Just goes to show that keeping up our regular checks is sooo important, even in our current Covid 19 world. Very reassured by the excellent treatment of my situation by the staff at the Radiology facility this morning. I was treated respectfully and everything was clearly explained right then and there.As you can imagine though, I am finding it hard to concentrate on anything else at the moment. Will be glad when the biopsy is done and we have the results. But I am sure that a mastectomy is what I want regardless.

Thank-you everyone. I am continuing to recover well and after a couple of days of feeling a bit exhausted, I feel some energy returning again today. Gave my visiting daughter a scare yesterday when I tried getting up from the lounge and walking off without the drain! The poor thing thought I was going to rip out the drain and spring a major leak! Luckily all was ok and I didn’t get too far! :D Looking forward to parting ways with the drain properly tomorrow when I go for my appointment with the surgeon. :)

Yes @Irb_03, my book is a crime thriller that usually would have me turning pages pretty quickly. I managed to actually stay reading for a few extended periods yesterday and block out the real world for a short while. I’m pretty impressed with that because when I went through this back in 2013 I could not concentrate long enough to read a book. I did find myself needing to reread a few pages as my mind wandered yesterday though.

Dear @Deanne Best wishes for your results and planned mastectomy. I think I would do the same thing. I have been seven years clear too, although my remaining breast now is practically transparent, according to my breast surgeon, so a bit less anxiety. Having been through it all once, there is a great deal more knowledge available to you, about how you feel and react, which is really useful. Better not to have to go through any of it, of course, but there we are. Owning it and dealing with it gives a degree of control, which is a powerful thing. Take care.

I don't like the whole battle/struggle/warrior narrative that surrounds our disease, but when you are staring down the barrel of BCV2, it's really bloody helpful to know the language. It's also helpful to know exactly how to pull the big girl panties on. Massive contortions hoping for no fucked up news for you @Deanne

Hello @Deanne Just to let you know that you will be in our thoughts tomorrow. All the best.

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Locksley
Member
6 years ago
@Deanne I am a bit late reading your post I am sorry. Thinking of you during this waiting time. Sending Hugs xx
ChezaH
Member
6 years ago

Deanne said:

Biopsies done. Did not hurt at all this time. But massive bruise again. Hopefully results will be through by Wednesday afternoon but it usually takes longer than they say. Staff at Radiology were so lovely again today. That helps a lot. Thank-you for all your support. <3

Morning, So glad that is done, and sending hugs for a positive outcome tomorrow. x
Deanne
Member
6 years ago
Yes @Irb_03, my book is a crime thriller that usually would have me turning pages pretty quickly. I managed to actually stay reading for a few extended periods yesterday and block out the real world for a short while. I’m pretty impressed with that because when I went through this back in 2013 I could not concentrate long enough to read a book. I did find myself needing to reread a few pages as my mind wandered yesterday though.
lrb_03
Member
6 years ago
Good to hear that that part is done, and went ok.
So tell me, what constitutes a good book for , in this situation? For me, it would have to be something fairly fast paced, but that you don't have to think too deeply about
June1952
Member
6 years ago
Hi @Deanne - good to hear the biopsy was not as bad as expected. Sleep well - no thinking ahead just yet !
Look forward to good news on Wednesday or thereabouts. <3
Deanne
Member
6 years ago
Biopsies done. Did not hurt at all this time. But massive bruise again. Hopefully results will be through by Wednesday afternoon but it usually takes longer than they say. Staff at Radiology were so lovely again today. That helps a lot. Thank-you for all your support. <3
iserbrown
Member
6 years ago
Best wishes for today
Take care
arpie
Member
6 years ago
All the best for the biopsy this arvo, @Deanne - It is just horrible waiting for these procedures - it really mucks with your brain. That is terrific that your friends are supporting you so well & it can definitely play on your emotions. xx

Fingers & toes crossed for the best results this arvo - our thoughts are with you xx Take care
ChezaH
Member
6 years ago
Best of luck for today, sending hugs xx
ddon
Member
6 years ago
It’s so awful waiting. Sending a big hug. It’s two weeks since I sat through the waiting for PET/ CT results and it was hideous. This seems never ending and I am feeling for you. Hope your book is so engrossing it gets you through the day xx

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