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starting my 'journey'
I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago and had a lumpectomy last and sentinel node biopsy last Wednesday. I'll see my surgeon for results and treatment plan this Thursday. Things are moving so quick but I think I'm handling it well so far. It's good to find you and get some support.
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- Hi Katia, Great about the clearance. I am still awaiting for my ocologist appointment. Good luck with it. Glad you have a break over Christmas. I just get the public holidays off. I am finding being back at work that I am tired every day. I hope I am not too tired after chemo to at least work a few days a week and rest on the weekends. I am trying to go for a walk everyday to try and keep a bit of fitness as I am overweight. Let us know how you go with your chemo. Trina xxxx
Enjoy your break and keep in touch!
hi all
I saw my doctor today. the margins and lymph nodes are clear. Thank God no more surgery. the cancer has been classified as grade 3 instead of grade 2 now therefore needing chemo. waiting to hear re an appt with an oncologist to plan my treatment. I should be starting in the new year.
I had an infection under my arm and it's getting better with antibiotics.
I am going back to work tomorrow. i'll be working this week and next week then 2 weeks off for the Christmas break which is good to have before I start my treatment.
I am so very grateful for these results.
Keep up the good work with supporting.
Katia
- Thanks Trina & Chris. I'll go to my gp today and see what he says about the swelling. To me it looks red & infected.
- Hi Katia, I agree with Chris. I actually still have my drain and I had surgery 8 days ago. I have not had swelling but I believe the fluid has gone into the drain. I seem to get pain in my arm and pins and needles. Really have not had too much pain on the surgery sites. I can't lift my arm too much due to the drain. I had all my lymph nodes out. I have my post op today. Hopefully all clear and I just need the recommended radiotherapy. Plus I hoped drain can come out too. It is really annoying. Trina Xxxxx
- Hi Katia, the swelling might be a collection of lymphatic fluid or blood, or just soft tissue swelling. The whole area is pretty sensitive. I had a major bleed under my expander at 3 weeks post mastectomy, and it spread to my under arm and I couldn't put it down either. It needed to be drained and cleaned out in theatre. The pain could be related to your swelling, which is pressing on nerves. I would definitely check with your doctor, but hopefully the pain will go once the swelling subsides. Love Chris xx
- Thank you. My appt is monday morning. Wish me luck
- How was your test results? I hope all went well with you.
I've been thinking of you.....Happy to know that the surgery is over hopefully your results will be clear.
All the best......
Norma
hi all
had my suregery monday evening. feeling much better today after a crappy day yesterday. I am hoping the test results will be today so I can go and see my surgeon tomorrow if not I will have to wait till next Tuesday. I am supposed to go back to work on Monday therefore I am hoping to see him tomorrow instead.
I have some sort of swelling under my arm where the cut for the sentinel node biopsy was done. I have to keep my left arm at 30 degrees angle. it's painful. the doctor said its a delayed reaction and it should heal soon. also I have paid down my left arm and the doctor said they must have damaged a small nerve during surgery. has anyone experienced similar conditions and what was the result?
I'll keep you updated.
thanks for the support
Katia
