Pathology Results and onwards...
I got my pathology results yesterday after my lumpectomy and sentinel node removal on the 24/2. I was so relieved to learn that the cancer hasn't spread to my lymph nodes, I cried when the surgeon told me! I'm still up for chemo for about 5 months though because mine is a triple negative, doing a CT and bone scan on Friday to double check no other cancer cells have lodged anywhere. So still a ways to go but one less thing to worry about now. Yay!
Recovery Post Lymph Node Removal
Hi everyone. I’m one week post op with mastectomy and auxiliary lymph node removal (16 were taken which I believe could be a lot???). My movement is slowly getting better everyday - I have a little puffiness under the armpit and my tricep area was quite numb and touchy but that is getting better unless I have a busy day and it flares up a little. I know it is different for everyone but what have other people’s experiences been like on recovery times. I’m doing my exercises and can now use both hands to wash my hair and can raise my arms higher but I still couldn’t get into a non stretchy T shirt and still would be hesitant to drive. I’m so paranoid about lymphodema and I keep comparing my arm sizes and have taken to wearing a ring on the affected side incase of puffiness.
Intro- Triple Negative and Hodgkins Lymphoma
Hello Beauties, Found a lump in late Feb which was Triple negative breast cancer. 6 months to live if no treatment. When advised, I had found out day before I also have Hodgkins Lymphoma (returned) in 4 places near heart and pancreas. Right now all All 6 lesions have shrunk. On chemo no 10 for TNBC (AC and taxol).. In my 5th month of BC chemo. Surgery looming. Awaiting surgical appt soon. I am 3rd generation with BC but brca negative. Lots of decisions coming up. Surgeon talked mastectomy last time. If I have reconstruction I am guessing it will have to be after chemo/rads for the hodgkins and I may need rads for BC after mastectomy. It's been a hard road. Still a way to go. Wish life was back to normal soon... Thanks ladies. I look forward to sharing your journies. Your fellow warrior Kylie in Brisbane( North Lakes area)
