oh I'm so sorry to hear you went through what I'm going through I too had aggressive breast cancer 9 years ago the tumour was only 2 cm I'm always breast aware because I have had cousins who has died from it so when I turned 30 always examined myself I was 49 when I found first tumour tiny but hard had the surgery removed 4 lymph nodes got chemo all m6 hair fell out but it grew back then like yourself found tiny lump on front of breast tumour but invasive my mammogram showed lesion on both went to see surgeon got 2 biopsy on both breasts thank god right breast was scar tissue from 9 years ago then I got blood test to see if I was carrying the gene but no but was still told inherent from my mums side I was so worried when I got biopsy in left they kept going over my armpit finally I said what's going on is it in my nodes said swoop lymph node but when I got ultrasound the doctor said no cancer under arm thank god I thought like my right breast 9 years ago operation treatment but no was told no clear margins  they went back in same scar but it's bigger got my stitches out yesterday my surgeon is on holiday for 2 weeks said be 3 weeks to get my result yes I'm not sleeping great but I watch tv if I can5 sleep I'm so sorry you went through what I'm going through yet had to lose your breasts my heart goes out to you  he said to me if I was carrying gene was going to remove mine I said 2 operations if I need a third would it be better to lose it not that I'm brace I hate being knocked out low blood pressure I have to get bags of water my heart beat drops too but the surgeon said he wasn't too fussed about that on warfarin for previous leg clots so I gave myself daltrapan injections so instead of going in on Thursday like 9 years ago admitted 5 days early they change things for the better I'm glad I gave people to chat too I hope your fine now and stay healthy you been through a lot xx

Hi

To encourage you,stay positive I dont think it's gone that far, myself before diagnosis same breast cancer, all my back,,my spine, long bone on arm where cancer is, next lots of them but after ct scans everything was perfect including bloods,only breast and one lymph node under arm, while waiting for treatment I just completely switch diet to health, which reduced the symptoms until Iam now on 3 rd chemo. 

All the best ,in my prayers 

Nel

hi woolly I hope everything goes well for you all the best Lorraine I'm waiting for results after 2 operations hoping clear margins plastic surgeons are good x

Hi

update from today. So the plastic surgeon is happy to go ahead with immediate reconstruction by DIEP, operation date is the 21st Oct. I'm really apprehensive of such a big op, but really happy as it's my preferred option. 
 

Praise - hope the chemo is going ok.  Lots o hope you get the results you need. Will be thinking of you.

Jolamine thanks for your best wishes.

wl
 

Hi Lorraine,

It’s not as bad as it sounds. We are both here 9 and 10 years after diagnosis. I’m sure that you, like me, never foresaw this scenario initially. My mum had breast cancer and died from secondary cancer 10 years before I was diagnosed. There is just no comparison between the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare that she had and that which I have experienced. It really has advanced by leaps and bounds.

You may find that your scar is not as good this time having had a second stab at getting a clear margin. My right is certainly not as neat as my left, here I have just had the mastectomy. Having the lumpectomy and then the mastectomy has left the right breast more uneven. Still, I have had some myofascial release on my right breast since and, this has eased the puckering and scarring and improved the shape of this breast.

I have problems with anaesthetics too. Having previously stopped breathing under anaesthetic and been resuscitated, I now have to have fibre-optic intubation and to stay awake without coughing until the anaesthetist has inserted the camera. This makes any procedure more difficult and dangerous. Fortunately, I’m as good as I can be now and just hope and pray that I don’t have to have any further surgery. They are more aware of potential problems now and, I’m glad to hear that you were taken in early to get yourself prepared for your op this time.

Three weeks is a long wait for results, but we all need a holiday sometime. Here’s hoping that the next results are good.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Praise,

I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but glad to hear that the areas of concern were only your breast and 1 lymph node in the end.

It is always a good idea to watch your diet and, I hope that your chemo is going well for you. A positive attitude makes all the difference to the success of your treatment.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

hi jolamine you have calmed me down true touch wood we are both here yes I knows what you mean my scar on right breast is neat it was at the side but the left breast the tumour was at the top my first operation  after stitches came out was puckered at one side skin bump then I got second operation scar looks deeper but not puckered this time but at end of scar looks as though not closed I'm phoning my nurse tomorrow to ask for a paper stitch back inn you think someone made a small cut I will see what they say I'm so sorry you lost your mum it's a horrible disease I know they now have got margin probe which can detect cancer tissue th3 USA and Manchester has it here's hoping all hospitals get it soon sav3 us the worry and surgeon less surgery ty for you4 kind words I agree they have con3 on leap and bounds I like yourself don't cope with surgery too good as I have terrible low blood pressure what is myofasical ? I know you said took the puckering away I was going to get my breasts removed if I was carrying the gene but no I am not but there is a lot of breast cancer in my mums side my 2 aunties daughters like myself took it but they died from it 39 and 44  they were late stages I have always examined myself  my mum too I appreciate you getting back to me your a good person obviously you are on edge until you get told your in the clear I certainly don't want a third I pray not I'm glad your breast is looking better what ever prosedure they used after all we have to look at are you going to get plastic surgery or just wear a special bra you are worse than me stop breathing my heart rate dropped from 65 to 44 but second time around 59 but got bags of water I was dizzy the anestic lowers your blood pressure anyway you be fine now no more breast cancer enjoy your evening Lorraine xx

Hi Lorraine,

If my words have helped to calm you down in any way, I’m delighted.

Myofascial release is an alternative medicine procedure which can be useful for treating skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles. It breaks down keloid scarring and improves the elasticity.

No, I cannot have any reconstruction due to scarring from previous non-cancer related operations. I won’t have any further operations unless they are for life-threatening problems, due to the risk of anesthetics. I use post-surgery bras and an assortment of prostheses. It doesn’t stop me from doing anything. I can still swim, go to the gym and wear an evening dress. I just have to be careful not to wear anything which is cut too low cut.

Jolamine xx

hi yes it would be too risky I'm the same but your is worse especially stop breathing I'm glad you don't let it stop you doing what you want to life is too short ty for explaining the procedure I'm glad it helped you I have the cold this last 2 days really dizzy I drink plenty tea water in case it's my blood pressure also not really sleeping well I watch tv until I'm tired again my mum is in early stages of dementia if I can't go down I phone her she has a good neighbour who keeps a check on her if it gets worse then my sister and I discussed it get careers in to help her she's 80 all her family is in there late eighties oldest 91 my sister stays in st,Andrews I'm in Aberdeen so I'm the one that does stuff for my mum go shopping together I buy most on line my mum can't she has hardening off the arteries in her head she shakes some people think it's Parkinson's disease she likes to get out even for an hour I go with her as she goes off balance but she uses a walker to help her she is going to look at a mobility scooter when I'm a bit better that I think would give her more independence going to Lidi just 10 mins from her I be glad when I get my result which should be a week today Monday clinic ty for explaining Lorraine xx