Breast cancer lumpectomy-radiotherapy-chemo timeframe

My mum got her results, she has a tiny 16mm tumour in her right breast & not two as previously thought 

Surgeon said they had caught it early. 

All other blood tests and cat scans throughout her body are clear of cancer. 

He said at she has the aggressive fast growing cancer and has recommended the following : lumpectomy & lympnodes removed under right arm followed by radiotherapy followed by chemotherapy 

mum doesn't know what to expect, is the lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy followed by chemotherapy normal procedure?

does anyone have any experience of this treatment plan?

does anyone know or have experienced not losing your hair on head using this treatment plan?

how many sessions of radiotherapy & chemo is normal?

she goes into hospital Monday any help and advise will be much appreciated 

 

thank you 

  • Thankyou so much, I have a opp booked in for 2 dec and dreading it but I just want to get this monster out of me. Thay are just moving the bottom half of my right breast and some limpnods but dont know if I'll have chemo yet. But yes it's all you think about and at the same time protecting  my husband and 4 grown up boys but hey hung good luck with your journey and be strong,us women are tough we can take anything on x

  • Hello Sue

    Hope you are keeping well.  

    I've taken the plaster off the cut under my arm and it has healed well.  Too scared to take the one off my breast will let the nurse do that tomorrow.

    Got my next appointment on 2nd December in the morning for the results.  It say it could take all morning?  Any idea why this is?  Was this the case with you?

    When all the plasters are off and I am not so tender I am going to start moisturing my chest to prepare for the next assult!

    I really appreciate all the help you have given me.

    Suexxx

  • Hi Sue

    I'm good thanks & glad to hear you've taken plaster off & looking good. I'm sure the other will be fine too. 

    I'm not sure why it may take all morning. I don't remember anything like that. I was in with my consultant a while though as he explained what he'd done & I had questions to ask. 

    Yes get that moisturiser going when you can. To be honest the radiotherapy wasn't bad at all. 1st one is longest as they get you lined up & put markings on you so you line up each time. Then you're only in 5 mins each time. U don't feel a thing. Luckily I had no side effects. 

    hope all goes ok with removing rest of plaster & your next exam. Keep doing the stretches !

     

    sue

    xx

     

  • I suppose when they give you the results from the lymp glands etc and then discuss the treatment.  Fingers crossed it will just be the radiotherapy.  Glad you are still doing so well it is very encouraging. 

    Sue

  • Yes, I got the news they'd got all cancer out just before going on hols which was fab & the day before that I only needed radio. Massive relief so hope the same for you. 

    knowing what I know now & how I've reacted to it all I know I would've coped with whatever I was told & I can tell you will too. 
     

    sue

  • thank you.  you give me strength.  xxx

     

  • Hi Suego

    How you doing and how are you feeling?  It's a strange journey we all find ourselves on isn't it?  I heard on 19th September that I have BC and had my lumpectomy and lymph node removal on 1st October.

    On 30th October I got the results from the tumor, lymph nodes and sectional removal and as a result of this need a mastectomy which I am having on 20th November.

    It certainly has been a surreal two months and going to continue a bit longer but it certainly makes you think about what is important! 

    Wishing you well and hope your op on 2nd December goes well.  Guess you and I will be getting our next batch of results at the same time.

    Be kind to yourself and let your family know how you feel, don't keep it all inside. Rosie

  • Hi rosie  iam having my opp on Monday now. You be strong too and good luck as well. Thankyou so much for your kind words and lot off love to you xxxx

  • Hi Suego

    I am truly thrilled they have brought your operation forward to the 18th November as there is nothing worse than waiting.  I should imagine it was a bit of a shock to you when they said it but I bet you were happy?

    Try to relax over tomorrow and the weekend and I look forward to hearing from you once the operation is over.......

    Take care, Rosie x

  • Hello Sue

    Had all my results back today.  Good news, lymph nodes clear and will have radiotherapy from 6th January and anti oestrogen tablets for five years.  I feel so lucky.  I would like to thank you again for all your support you have given me.  Just the radiotheraphy to do now.

    Thank you. 

    Suexxx