Axillary lymph node clearance

Good afternoon all. I had a lumpectomy and sln removal on 2nd December.  I got my results on 29th December and unfortunately the cancer was found in the lymph node they took away. I now have to have another surgery to remove more lymph nodes and chemotherapy.  I'm absolutely devastated  asi also found out my cancer, although only 13mm, was grade 3. I'm currently staged at 2a but I've just got a horrible feeling it will have spread to further lymph nodes. Has anyone had a clearance and if so how was the pain afterwards and recovery time? Love Donna

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  • Hi Donna 

    I'm also awaiting lymp node clearence I've had the lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node removed went back for results and the found cancer in more lympnodes so under the knife I go. Don't know about treatment after haven't really had a lot of info and to be honest I felt abit like it was happening to someone else.my 2nd  surgery is due 8th Feb. Think today has Been the first day it has hit me I just wanted to be on my own. And feel sorry for myself. Hope all goes well for you love fingers crossed we both get over this xxx

  • We're kind of in the same boat then. I wasn't expecting it to have spread but here I am, waiting on an appointment I've already been told I'll be having chemo so that's another battle ahead  it feels relentless at this point in time.  Please come back and let me know how you get on. Much love coming your way. Donna xx

  • Thanks Donna you also keep in touch I've got everything crossed for us xx

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