Lumpectomy Results

Hi Rene, At least there is some good news there so hang onto that and I am sure you will be fine.  I had Grade 3 hormone positive bc five years ago and have been well most of that time with clear results.  I take Arimadex and Actonel for my bones, plus Herceptin (17 doses) because of the HER2 diagnosis. No problems with any of these, I just feel glad my initial surgery was successful, with a good clear margin, and nothing spread to lymph nodes. Following my chemo and radiation therapy I threw an 'End of Chemo' party for all my family and friends who have supported me. It was a lovely day and since then I have been able to support other bc. patients through their journey and hopefully provide assurance and hope. Always try and have a copy of your results so you can research these later as there is so much to absorb at the time. My strategy was to always have something ahead to look forward to - a weekend away, or someone to visit or a lovely week away through the kindness of the 'Otis' Foundation. Look them up on line and see if there is a facility near you. Obviously this needs to fit in with your treatment schedule but you can work around that.  (I had a blood transfusion then straight into the car and off to Corryong where we spent our Otis holiday).

Wishing you all the best, Shirley T