Hi there

I’m going tomorrow for a mastectomy as a result of DCIS. My surgeon suggested this as it’s quite a large area and I have quite a small chest. I am not having reconstruction and hopefully will not need further treatment. They will check 1 - 4 lymph nodes too. I’m 52 and this was picked up at my first mammogram in October. I’m a primary music teacher and had 10 nativities to play for before Christmas hence the delay.

S

Good luck tomorrow! Will be thinking of you xxx

Great news Sheila. You can now concentrate on your recovery.

My very best wishes for a happy and healthy future - Irene xx

Hi Sheila,

Absolutely delighted for you! Hope you celebrated the good news.

I had a lengthy consultation with a plastic surgeon this week and he is confident a lumpectomy is the way to go! I was completely taken aback by this as I thought it was off the table! Just waiting on a call now.

Oaktree x

That’s great! Hopefully it’ll be soon and you won’t be anxious about it for long. 

Thanks to everyone for your good wishes.

Sheila xx

Thar's great news Oaktree.

Keep us posted - irene xx

Hi-just waiting to be picked up after my lumpectomy yesterday! Feeling good!

Thank you all for you kind words and support.

Oaktree xx

Great news Oaktree. Glad it's all over for you and you're feeling good.

Do you need radiotherapy?

Irene x

Hi Irene

Yes, I will get radiotherapy 

xx

That’s good that it’s over. Have a good rest and let others do all the hard work.

Sheila xx

Hi Oaktree 

Start using a good moisturising cream to prepare your skin for the radiotherapy as soon as your wound has healed.. My doctor prescribed Isomol gel and I still use it now.

I had little reaction to the radiotherapy after using it.

Moisturise, moisturise and moisturise is the order of the day now!!

Thanks Scottie-will do!

How are you doing?

Oaktree xx

Thanks Scottie-will do!

How are you doing?

Oaktree xx

Hi Oaktree,

I am just wondering how your lumpectomy went and, how you are feeling now that you are at home.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Oaktree

I’m pretty good thanks. The fluid build up is disappearing and although still a bit uncomfortable it’s not too bad at all. Hope to start driving next week. Am planning on being off school a while yet as there are no ‘light duties’ once you’re back. Doing lots of knitting, reading, family history. out for coffee etc.

Sheila xx

Hi Sheila,

I am glad to hear that you are not rushing back to school too soon.

As you rightly said, 'there are no light duties once you're back'. It also sounds as if you are keeping yourself busy, which helps to pass the time.

You are doing well if you are already planning to start driving again next week. Don't forget to get your doctor's OK to drive before you start (preferably in writing), as some insurance companies can be very sticky if, heaven forbid, you had an accident.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx