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

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

Hi Radley,

Sorry that I didn't get back to wish you well for your mastectomy. My father-in-law died in the early hours of 23rd. He was admitted to hospital for an assessment on the Wednesday, diagnosed with extensive cancer that afternoon, had a visit from the oncologist on the Thursday, who told us that we were looking at weeks at most.

Sadly, we got him into the hospice after 5 days and he died that night. It all happened so quickly that we are all still reeling with shock. We lost my mother-in-law exactly 4 months to the day previously.

On top of that I have just been diagnosed on Monday with my third cancer. This time a melanoma on my face. I should see the plastic surgeons soon, as I will need a skin graft after surgery because the lesion is close to my eye and my nasal passage - Lucky white heather!

How did your surgery go and, how are you feeling now? I hope that it all went well for you.

Kind regards,

jolamine 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 Jolamine,

Very sorry to know about the sad news of your father-in-law.May his soul rest in peace!! At least he has been relieved of his sufferings.My condolence to you and all your family.

Felt sad about your new diagnosis-was it confirmed by a biopsy-when are you going to have the surgery? Hope and pray all goes well for you.

Inspite of these bad news at your end-you still had time to think of me and my surgery-God Unbelievable!Hats off to you dear!

My surgery last week went off well and I came home the next morning.Wasnt as painful as the lumpectomy I had. Went to the hospital yesterday and had the drain out.was told the wound is healing ok.Just have to wait for the histology result and the follow up appointment.

I was so scared how I will feel after the surgery emotionally and psychologically that I did post something on those lines on this chat- but don’t know where it was posted.

Anyways I am feeling much better than I thought I would be- but just worried about the result for now.

Look after yourself and take care.

Keep me posted.

Regards

Radley

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 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