Hello,
I had a lumpectomy & sentinel node biopsy on the 1st December. I'm still getting some pain, tightness and the area is very uncomfortable, my breast is also sore and feels very bruised. I'm struggling to maintain a daily routine as I'm right handed and the lumpectomy was on my right breast. Everything I used to do without any thought or problem is now a difficult task. Showering, dressing & housework just isn't easy anymore. Is this normal?
I also feel very low & feel my life will never be the same again. And to top it all I have to have a second lumpectomy on the 5th January. The surgeon was unable to get clear margins when one area of DCIS was removed. On biopsy results end of October, the DCIS was only 8mm, but the surgery on the 1st December showed it was 25mm. How is this possible?
I also had 15mm of IDC and the margins were clear. I'm HER2 negative, ER positive, I was so upset at my result appointment I barely asked any questions. My husband sat there in disbelief and just looked speechless. I have no idea what lies ahead after my 2nd surgery, I feel lost.