Hi there, I'm very similar to you, had lumpectomy and lymph node removal on the 18th Dec, await my results which I'm getting next week..they have not ruled out chemo, but said it's deff radiotherapy and possibly hormone tablet depending on whether I am still menopausal or post, they will do a blood test....how has your recovery been? Emotional? The worst bit for me has been under my arm,I still have a big lump, it's like having a tennis ball under my arm..the lump itself is not painful, red or hot, its above that which hurts the most..sending hugs, it will all be okay x

Hi, how did you get on with your test results?x

Hi,

Good to hear from you, how are you doing?

I had my test results and they got it all, which is great news.I have to have 2 weeks of radiotherapy starting 12th Feb, then they are putting me on Letrazole for 5 years..going to my first oncology appointment this week was hard going,I cried all night..just overload of info and felt there is still so much to go thru..one of those moments!! Overwhelmed, but better today thankfully!

Take care x

Hi,

Good to hear from you, how are you doing?

I had my test results and they got it all, which is great news.I have to have 2 weeks of radiotherapy starting 12th Feb, then they are putting me on Letrazole for 5 years..going to my first oncology appointment this week was hard going,I cried all night..just overload of info and felt there is still so much to go thru..one of those moments!! Overwhelmed, but better today thankfully!

Take care x

That's good to hear.

I had my hospital appointment today with the consultant.

When they removed my lump, they found some ore cancerous cells, however this has been removed and I've got clear margins on my breast and lymph nodes.

I'm definitely having hormone tablets for 10 years and Radiotherapy. However, some patients benefit from chemotherapy and some patients don't. I'm one of those patients where they are unsure. So now I have to wait another 3-4 weeks for another appointment to see the Oncologist who will tell me what percentage the chemotherapy will be beneficial for me. They will also confirm how long I need Radiotherapy for.
If the percentage of chemotherapy being beneficial is 2% for example, I need to decide if I want it. Some patients decide they don't because it's going through all that pain for 2% whereas some patients say 2% is 2%. The test is called a pro signa test
So It's a waiting game to find out what percentage it is for me then I need to make decision. If I do end up having chemo, it be for 6 months  ‍♀️.

I'm pleased to hear that you have clear margins on your breast and lymph nodes now!!  It's so tough having to wait 3-4 weeks I hope it goes quickly!! Hopefully you won't need chemo, but I guess you will have to weigh it up if they do offer it to you!! 

Do keep me updated,I will be keeping everything crossed for you x