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Newly diagnosed with breast cancer

KittyCarmichael
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I am having a lumpectomy and need a radioactive tracer put in my breast which I'm worried about. Also I'm going to have a blue dye injected into me. I'm a fainter and know I'll pass-out during this procedure.  I'm very anxious. Does anyone have any advice or comfort to give please?

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  • Not a problem! My wife had dye for a CT Scan of chest and abdomen a few weeks ago and, only last week, a Gamma Bone Scan with Radiotracer. I go with her. Lots of people down at the cancer centre and we have a chat whilst waiting. She said she couldn't notice anything. The only thing you have to do is drink more water than usual afterwards to flush the dye/tracer out of your bloodstream. You will be fine!

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  • Not a problem! My wife had dye for a CT Scan of chest and abdomen a few weeks ago and, only last week, a Gamma Bone Scan with Radiotracer. I go with her. Lots of people down at the cancer centre and we have a chat whilst waiting. She said she couldn't notice anything. The only thing you have to do is drink more water than usual afterwards to flush the dye/tracer out of your bloodstream. You will be fine!

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