I had a lumpectomy 16 years ago. Because the lump was in the very early stages and tiny I was told I only needed a lumpectomy. 16 years later I found a large lump close to my lumpectomy scar and the cancer had spread to my lymph nodes. I am too frail health wise to have a mastectomy now so had another lumpectomy and all my lymph nodes removed. I wish I had had a mastectomy 16 years ago. I get my biopsy results next week. I hope you can get some advice from your cancer nurse or surgeon.
I had a lumpectomy 16 years ago. Because the lump was in the very early stages and tiny I was told I only needed a lumpectomy. 16 years later I found a large lump close to my lumpectomy scar and the cancer had spread to my lymph nodes. I am too frail health wise to have a mastectomy now so had another lumpectomy and all my lymph nodes removed. I wish I had had a mastectomy 16 years ago. I get my biopsy results next week. I hope you can get some advice from your cancer nurse or surgeon.
I am really wishing yo all the best there. I do think a mastectomy is the way to go and I can get one somewhere even if the surgeon wont do. But you have to be positive. If they have removed all nodes there is a good possibility they have taken the channels for spread now. Please keep in touch xxx
I am so sorry to hear this. I can understand your regret at not having a mastectomy 16 years ago. The trouble with cancer is that not everything is clear cut.
I had a lumpectomy16 years ago too and was told that "if I had to have cancer, my type was one of the best to get, as it was slow growing and unlikely to spread". I had Pure Mucinous, grade 1. Six months later, I discovered a larger lump in my other breast, which I was told was pre-cancerous. My surgeon said that he would monitor this. Forward to just under a year after my lumpectomy and I discovered another lump in my original breast. This time I had a double mastectomy. I was unable to have any reconstruction due to previous non-cancer related surgery, but I manage well with an assortment of prostheses for different activities. I must confess that I felt much happier after I had the mastectomies and I've never looked back.
I am so sorry to hear that frail health has prevented you from having a mastectomy this time, but I trust that you are recovering well after your lumpectomy and I sincerely hope that you get good news next week. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.
Hello Rier In a lot of pain today. Swelling is getting me down too. Booked in for 4th aspiration of fluid on Monday. Spoke to my Mum today and she said it's all over now but I get my biopsy results Wednesday so it might not be. I guess she is trying to make me feel better/not worry me. When is your surgery? How are you feeling? xxx
I’m telling you to be strong you will be okay . Im thinking of you now not me and you are going to be okay. Things have come on so much now. With all the donations of cancer charity they will help you.
