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Sentinel node and mastectomy
I was diagnosed with grade 3 idc 3 weeks ago. I had a mastectomy yesterday and WAS to also have a sentinel node biopsy. But when i saw surgeon this morning, after op yesterday, he told me he had to ta...
Good to hear you've had your surgery @bevvzy - it's good that the surgeon took the enlarged nodes because you'll then get a better idea of the pathology. Look after yourself during this recovery period (hopefully the physio has seen you and has talked about some of the simple hand exercises and strategies to help recovery). One day at a time. Take care and as Melinda says, we can't control the results, but we can be kind to ourselves. Nikki xxx