Hi Kitty,

When are you due to have your procedure? I sincerely hope that it all goes well for you.

Regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine

I have my surgery on 15th January. I have the injection in my arm pit same day, the morning before. I'm worried about that. X

Same day sounds better. I spent a number of days going back and forth to various appointments. Made work plans difficult. You will be ok-you are strong 

Hi Kitty,

I'm having my lumpectomy on the 15th as well & the blue dye earlier that morning the same as you. I'm having a magseed marker put in on Thursday 2nd. Are you having that? The procedure will be just like the biopsy so painless really 

What grade is your lump?

Good to find someone else on the same journey.

Best wishes,

Lisa x

Hi Kitty,

I'm having my lumpectomy on the 15th as well & the blue dye earlier that morning the same as you. I'm having a magseed marker put in on Thursday 2nd. Are you having that? The procedure will be just like the biopsy so painless really 

What grade is your lump?

Good to find someone else on the same journey.

Best wishes,

Lisa x

I had both seed and dye before my surgery on 3rd December. The staff are so good and they will understand  your anxiety

Hi MummyMartin,

Do you mind me asking why you may be having chemo as well? Sorry, I'm really sad & I've made notes on everyone that's been diagnosed around the same time as me lol. Helps to remember who's who etc.

Lisa x

No you’re welcome. I was initially told radiotherapy (18 week wait) and medication for 5 years-assume hormone? When I went first my 2 week check up after surgery I was told they are sending sample to California for Oncotype DX test which might suggest I could benefit from chemo. Wasn’t prepared for that so another long wait for results. If yes I will have that before radiotherapy. Each persons treatment is so different. I’m back at work next week but driving is uncomfortable as seatbelt goes across breast. 

Gosh, thats tough about the chemo. But did you say that you'd been already told before that is was a possibility? Was that before you're lumpectomy? 

I'm taking a full 6 wks off because I have a very physical job & I'm left handed (it's my left breast & armpit). I'll probably try to ease myself back in slowly. Fortunately I walk everywhere for my work so no issue with the seat belt but I'll probably be knackered!

I was not told about chemo at any point before surgery. I am 3 weeks post surgery and still tired. I don’t sleep well as I’m having to adjust how I sleep to compensate for tenderness. I have a heart shaped cushion I bought which has been invaluable to give space between arm and breast. 

Ah ok, I'm sorry. Yes I can imagine if chemo was mentioned that would be a whole new thing to get your head around. 

I've been given a couple of heart cushions too so good to hear how useful they are.

I’m happy to keep in touch with personal message if you like? Whereabouts are you from? Up North or South England? 

Yes, ok, that's good. I'm up North in Northumberland. Where abouts are you?

South England near Brighton 

Hi Lisa

Both on the 15th January- that's actually a comfort.

I had my tracer done just before Christmas. It was similar to the biopsy really. 

I'm having the blue dye the morning before my surgery and I'm dreading it.

My tumour is a Grade 2. It's progesterone, estrogen and HER2 receptive so I'll have chemo and radiotherapy afterwards. 

How are you feeling about all this Lisa??

xxx