Hi Twinmum.

Really sorry to hear you have received this news today. Its OK to cry and you are not being vain at all. The idea of losing a part of you is totally terrifying and any breast surgery and cancer diagnosis no matter how early and treatable has a huge effect on a person mentally and physically.

What was it that changed the treatment plan for you? 

Be kind to yourself! You never have to apologise for how you are feeling.

Sending hugs x

Thank you for the reply. 

When I went to get my magseed ultrasound they ended up doing more biopsies as there was another area they weren't sure about which turned out to be cancerous too. I have 5 small areas over a section of my breast. I do have large breasts so hoping the reduction works out. Xx

I really hope you get the right result from your oncotype test and don't have to go through chemo. But either way....you've got this.

I haven't been told anything about hormone positive/negative yet. Perhaps after the biopsy on everything that is removed?!?

It's such a journey isn't it. Not one we want to be on but am sure we will get to the final destination!

Stay strong xx

You'll get some pathology info after the biopsy but all of the info after your surgery. As I said mine was 22mm to begin with then 43mm after removal.  That concerned me a bit but it's still a stage 2 cancer & considered to be caught early. Mine is lobular, less common than ductal & no obvious lump.

Thank you, I'm praying just radiotherapy & hormone therapy.  You're right we've got this and will get there. x

Magseed was absolutely fine. I got one put in lying on the bed and the other under mammogram which is when I fainted but I'm a fainter at the best of times. Think it's because I was sitting up for that and felt the needle and was thinking about it too much. 

Yay! That's good to hear. Apart from the fainting bit!

Next step surgery. Bring it on, we've got this xx

Sorry I've not been on for days. 

I'm so tired, think it's the overthinking and waking a bit during the night. 

Hope all goes well for your surgery. Please let me know how you get on. 

You've got this. Xxx

Thank you! It's all feeling very real now.

Magseed in, PCR was negative so all set for tomorrow. One more sleep although I don't imagine I'll be getting much - last few days I have been awake from 4.00am! Sorry you are struggling to sleep too - it is so difficult to stop the mind from wandering.

Will be in touch after surgery!

Take care xx

Good luck - I'm sure you'll feel much better once the op is done. It's a massive sense of relief. Just try not to overdo it. I felt ok a couple of days later and rubbish the following week! We're all thinking of you.

x

Hi

i haven't slept properly since my first diagnosis in December. After being told I need a mastectomy, as I didn't get clear margins and there is invasive cancer in my left boob, i went to the doc last week and am now taking diazepam which has made a massive difference to my sleep and my ability to cope.

It might be worth talking to your doctor if you haven't already.

x  

Thank you Bubblesmum!

I am fully planning to take it easy - my daughter is spending the weekend with my mum so I can rest and be looked after! 

Hope you're doing ok after your news about the invasive and needing a mastectomy. It's good that your doctor has helped with prescribing diazepam as it's so important to feel rested to be able to function.

Take care and sending best wishes xx

Hi Twinmum & Bubblesmum!

Just to let you know that surgery is done!

Was home by 2.30pm curled up on the sofa with my nest of cushions /pillows. Felt quite fuzzy for a while but OK now and no pain at the moment. Keeping on top of the drugs to hopefully keep the pain at bay. Hoping for a decent sleep and see how I feel in the morning!

Anyway, just thought I would update!

Hope you are both doing OK.

Sending love xx

Hi Twinmum & Bubblesmum!

Just to let you know that surgery is done!

Was home by 2.30pm curled up on the sofa with my nest of cushions /pillows. Felt quite fuzzy for a while but OK now and no pain at the moment. Keeping on top of the drugs to hopefully keep the pain at bay. Hoping for a decent sleep and see how I feel in the morning!

Anyway, just thought I would update!

Hope you are both doing OK.

Sending love xx

Hi PositiveT 

That's great news. Hope you managed to get a decent night's sleep and good that you are in the road to recovery. I'm four weeks post lumpectomy and feel fine - have played tennis twice this week and not had any pain. I'm sure it won't be long before you're feeling more like yourself again.

take care

x

Thank you!

Wow, tennis after 4 weeks sounds pretty impressive!! That's fab that you've recovered so well!

Have been a bit more sore today but to be expected I guess now the anesthesia and block will have fully worn off!!

Sending hugs and best wishes xx

I'm right handed and my lumpectomy was on my left breast which made it a lot easier. So fed up I won't be able to play for a while after my mastectomy. It's the best thing for my mental and physical health. 

Your soreness probably won't last too long - mine got easier after the first few days.

xx

Thanks for the update, I've been thinking of you. Hope you're feeling ok today.

I'm good, nerves kicking in for me already. Xx

Thank you!

I'm doing ok. Sore. But otherwise fine. Taking it easy and trying to rest!!

Not long to go now...hang in there, the last few days will go so quickly.

Keep busy, and look after yourself xx

How are you feeling now?

I had my covid test today and my dye thing is tomorrow. 

Feeling very nervous. Xx

Hey!

I'm doing ok. Sore and uncomfortable and the itching is kicking in.....just wanna rip the dressings off and have a good scratch haha. Also tired still but guess that will last a while.

I didn't have a dye.....what's that for?

Try not to worry (as if that's possible) but honestly the surgery was way less traumatic than expected.

You've got this! Xx

Oh I can imagine how uncomfortable you'll be and the itching omg! Can't wait for that. 

I'm dreading having two 4yo boys jumping about me. Thankfully Grandparents are taking them for a couple of nights. 

It's the dye injection for lymph node biopsy that they will do along with surgery. They will remove a couple of nodes just to make sure there isn't any spread.

Keep resting up xx

Ah I see! Yes that makes sense. They didn't do anything to my lymph nodes.

Grandparents are a god send aren't they! I have (one!) four year old so she spent two nights with Granny!!! Don't think we would have coped with her here wanting to play with mummy all weekend!!!

Hope tomorrow goes OK and sending all the positive vibes for surgery day xx

Yea! So lucky to have great support around us. My Husband's boss has been fantastic and he is working from home this week and taking a couple of days holidays he needed to use up anyway so he'll be able to run after me Haha! It'll make a change.

4 year olds are hard work aren't they? Lol. I'd take the baby stage over and over.

Thank you, will let you know how it all goes. Xx