Hi and I totally understand how you feel.  I had my lumpectomy on 5th August, was scared and apprehensive, but the staff were superb and very reassuring.  I felt so much calmer once the operation was over, felt like something positive had taken place as part of the treatment.  The time between diagnosis and lumpectomy is very tricky, and I was in a dark place for that period, lots of tears but I feel I have turned a corner now the operation is behind me.  Still need confirmation of whether there are clear margins and will find out next week.  I hope you will be in a better place once you have had the .operation and I wish you well.  All the best Sue

Thanks for your support it means a lot and hopefully I’ll feel the same next week.
How’s the recovery going 

take care

The recovery is going well.  Make sure you do the exercises and rest.  I am back to yoga and Pilates albeit very gently.  Very important to keep up your normal routine so long as you feel able.  Not looking forward to the chemotherapy or radiotherapy but all part of the treatment and have to go with it.  That probably won’t happen for another 6/7 weeks.  I will be thinking of you next Tuesday so please update when you feel able.  Sue

Hi. Lumpectomy done and one lymph node removed. More sore than painful now due to tightness especially under my arm but hopefully exercises will help.  Won’t be seeing consultant till 11th so trying to take it easy till then but I’m not one to sit still so finding it hard.  At least i still have two boobs even if one is wonky!!

hope your recovery is still going well Do you know when you’re starting any more treatment yet?  Good luck with it all 

Hello and so good to hear that all went well.  Yes a wonky boob goes with the territory!  The exercises definitely help together with lots of walking.  Like you, I cannot sit in a heap and need to be out and about.  My results came back; lymph node clear but clear margin not enough so further surgery required after chemotherapy.  My nipple will be pointing to my armpit!  My boob did swell and almost twice the size of the other one but that has now gone.  It is lumpy as is the under arm area but apparently that should reduce.

I have chased oncology and hope to discuss treatment plan next week but waiting for phone call to confirm.  

Please provide updates as it is very reassuring to hear from someone at the same stage as me.  All the best Sue

Hi

So sorry to hear that you need further surgery.  I heard today that my lymph nodes and margins are clear 

I now need to wait for oncotype test result to confirm if it’s just radiotherapy to follow or chemotherapy which was a curve ball as I was assuming it would be radiotherapy only

looks like we’re both still playing the waiting game but I can’t fault the Breast care Team I've had.

Stay positive and please stay in touch

Ruth

Oh well done Ruth that all is clear! Very pleased for you.  Heard today appointment for next Wednesday with oncology team to discuss treatment plan.  Will let you know the outcome.  Fingers crossed for your treatment plan.

Do you mind me asking how you discovered your breast cancer?  Don’t tell me if you would rather not.  Mine was through weight loss and I felt a mass.  Told initially it was benign but the biopsy said otherwise.  A horrible shock and tricky to come to terms with but somehow you just do! Will be back in touch when I know more.  Sue

Hi

Mine was found via mammogram but there was nothing visible or that I felt

I was initially told it was 1.5cm but today told it was stage 2, 2cm.

Must have been awful to be mis diagnosed initially and well done you for coping with this all. It’s been really helpful talking to you especially as you have been at a similar time scale.  Hope your treatment goes well

Ruth

Hi

Mine was found via mammogram but there was nothing visible or that I felt

I was initially told it was 1.5cm but today told it was stage 2, 2cm.

Must have been awful to be mis diagnosed initially and well done you for coping with this all. It’s been really helpful talking to you especially as you have been at a similar time scale.  Hope your treatment goes well

Ruth