Surgery Date Set

Hi Kazza, I had my lumpectomy in Oct 2013, I recovered well after the operation. I didn't even have any drains inserted. I had to have chemo first but they started that one month after op, as soon as the wound healed. I would assume they would wait for your wound to heal before radiation. The sentinel node biopsy was quite painful and I still now have some pain around where they removed the actual node. As for your mind issues, I found I was quite foggy after diagnosis, there is so much stress involved, medical appointments, informing family and friends etc. I just don't think the mind can handle so much at once. Something's got to give if you know what I mean. At least you won't have to handle chemo brain, that's a doozy:) All the best for Thursday, hope everything goes well for you, stay in touch, 

Hazel xx