Hi Esta

2 weeks ago I was called back and have gone through the same  as yourself,

I had 4 byopsis taken  and the results are I have a lumpectomy on 14 November with

the removal of 3 lymph nodes.  The day before my surgery I have to go to the

nucLear medicines dept for a Sentinel node probe localisation which is to inject a blue dye into the breast under the nipple. I am petrified and finding it hard to deal with as I have a fobia to needles, have you undergone this procedure, if so can you tell me what happens

thanks

Penquin

please please don't worry the sentinel node needle does not even hurt honestly !! 
lumpectomy is ok you will be sore but hopefully they will get it all and then just radio to do - it all goes so quickly it's actually hard to process 

good luck and we are all here for you  xx

Thank you I feel so stupid asking a question over the injection but my fobia for needles is really bad.

i feel I can cope with everything after the injection for the dye to be put I .

thank you for replying I really am grateful xx

Thank you both I do feel a bit better reading your replies, it's just the waiting

thank you x

Hi Penguin,

Yes all the waiting is the worst and the unknown! I was in a dreadful mess with the worry but honestly it's all fine and doable.

My operation was fine,only took paracetamols after even though they gave me stronger ones but didn't need them at all.

The sorest bit was where they removed the sentinel nodes but it wasn't that sore! 
All staff lovely and caring,you'll be fine with it all I promise from me a big wooz!!

Much love xxx

Hi Jackie, all, 

How are your radiotherapies going? Are you coping well with the long travelling after? Any advise to make it better? I am starting next week and pretty anxious about the long month ahead.

Hope everyone is well. November will bring lots to all of us, hugs to everyone during the cold, dark days. I used to hate November, now probably more than ever!

Hang in there wonderful people xx

Hi there I'm starting my radiotherapy on 31st - different kind of Halloween this year Just want to get started now with it after a long summer of two operations and waiting round for results. Not sleeping too well at the moment but hopefully that will settle once I am into the routine. Going to have some long journeys there and back to the hospital and early starts.

Also have DEXA scan on Monday too. Anastrazole seems to be ok apart from some hot flushes and occasional aching joints.

Hope your treatment goes well. Keep in touch.

Love Mary xx 

Hi Lovely,

it is all fine I promise you,I've been slapping on E45 after each treatment about 2-3 times a day!!

I was really anxious about it but it's literally 2-3 miniutes after they get you into,position,I count to myself when they leave the room and they are back before you know it!!

Half way today,so I'll let you know about the extra boosts which I'm due to find out about today.

love xxx