Hi All!

I hope everyone managed to get at least a little bit of respite from the fear and anxiety this weekend.

Vicki - how was the beach hut? Hope that fresh air did the trick for you.

Take care of yourselves xx

I took the kids to the cinema on Saturday, and then had my sons 4th birthday party on Sunday. So I've managed to keep quite well distracted!! 
 

The breast clinic just called, and they've moved my results appointment to 9:40 on Thursday, instead of 11:40. So at least I don't have to worry all morning. It will be school run, then appointment!! Praying for benign results!! Xxx

Hi Vicki,

Thanks for your message.  You're so right.  I'm doing what I always do jumping forward with what ifs and panicking about things that I don't even know about yet.  I've reined myself in AGAIN!  On Wednesday I'll get the date for surgery so will need to focus on that and get to the other side.  I want to be in reasonable shape for Easter and need to book a holiday.

From your update it sounds as if you are doing incredibly well.  I'm sorry to hear you felt rotten initially on chemo that must have been awful but each session is another stage closer to finishing and you seem so strong.  All I can think of saying is just so well done for getting through it, you're amazing.  

Sending you a hug xx

Hello, I've been reading this thread over the last couple of days. Very supportive and friendly! Similar situation to most of you - mine is PLCIS picked up through calcifications in breast at mammogram.

Diagnosed 25th Jan

Lumpectomy 14th Feb followed by emergency re admission on 19th Feb with huge haematoma. Surgery to evacuate haematoma on 21st Feb. 
Phew!

Been back to clinic today for a follow up and dressing removed. My scar is nastier than I thought but let's hope the critter is gone and I get clear margins in my results. I'll also be having radiotherapy. 
Im hoping for more interaction and support here than I've had on a different forum, I really need to talk to others to keep perspective and some sanity!

So here we are getting to know each other even though we'd rather not be here at all. Happy to share, support and chat. 
Also if anyone knows of any local groups, I'm in Derbyshire xx

Hi GT63

Welcome to this thread.  I'm so glad reading all the contributions from all the fantastic ladies on here has helped you, I certainly know it's helped me.  If sharing our experiences has helped in only a small way then that's amazing.  Everyone is wonderful at staying positive although there is a recognition that we all have bad days. Please reach out to everyone on those days, you will get back some wonderful support and good advice.

I'm sorry to hear that you had the haematoma after the lumpectomy.  That must have been very sore and the last thing you needed!

Sending you all good wishes and a hug.  I know everyone else will be here for you. X

Thank you so much ️ xx

Welcome GT63.

Sorry you find yourself here but glad you have discovered this chat as all the ladies are amazing strong supportive people and I have really valued being part of it.

Sorry to hear about your haemotoma. Not what you needed after the stress of diagnosis and lumpectomy.

Happy to chat any time. Wishing you all the best xx

Evening ladies!

Hope you are all doing OK!

Just to update, I met with my surgeon today and there was nothing new found on my MRI so plan remains to have wide lump excision with bilateral reduction. They will have to remove a bit more of the left breast than initially thought and I will lose my nipple but in the grand scheme of things I am good with that. 

Fingers crossed for clear margins but if not then am open to the idea of mastectomy although surgeon feels optimistic.

Next step surgery on 10th March so time to get organised and drum into my four year old that she won't be able to jump on mummy for a while lol.

Sending hugs to all xx

Thank you for your kind words. 
It does feel so supportive and welcoming here. It's good to share experiences and talk

Hello my lovely

Just saw your update. Glad nothing more was on the MRI and I'm happy you are at peace with what is to come. Hope everything else is  OK with you.

Big hugs xxx

Hi GT63! 

I'm rubbish and miss most of these updates. Welcome aboard. Like the other outstanding ladies, I have found real comfort and support from chatting. Until you even get close to the door of this world, you never quite know what people are going through or just how many awesome and strong women are going through similar journeys. Happy to chat, help and virtual hug whenever you need it xxx

Honestly, I do it as well. I think most of us do at some point during our journeys. I hope you are feeling a bit less anxious now? How has your day been? 

I had a very dubious 2 hour period from 12pm where I suddenly went to the dark side of my mood. No idea why, but I banished it with a hypnotherapy session and a nap! And this evening I've been cooking pancakes for my boy and have felt very normal. Thank goodness! Xxx

Honestly, I do it as well. I think most of us do at some point during our journeys. I hope you are feeling a bit less anxious now? How has your day been? 

I had a very dubious 2 hour period from 12pm where I suddenly went to the dark side of my mood. No idea why, but I banished it with a hypnotherapy session and a nap! And this evening I've been cooking pancakes for my boy and have felt very normal. Thank goodness! Xxx

The hypnotherapy sounds fantastic Vicki, wish I could do that!  
So glad you are your boy enjoyed the pancakes.  All my boys are pretty much grown up now but they do still love a pancake!

I get date for my surgery later.  Feeling nervous. Here we go!  Decided to go flat for now too, just can't face reconstruction, maybe later.

Hope you have a good day.  Take care. xx

Evening ladies!

Hope everyone is doing well and managed to have a nice weekend. Took my daughter to trampoline Park (figured I wouldn't be jumping for a while) shopping and for lunch (although this was her choice so she had a sausage roll in Greggs haha).

Having magseed inserted tomorrow and my covid swab so then I'll be isolating until surgery day on Thursday.

Mary - did you get your surgery date?

Anyway, just thought I'd check in!

Take care awesome ladies xx

Hi Positive T.  I'm on my phone so just saw your message.  Wishing you all the best for your surgery on Thursday.  I'll be thinking of you.  You must be apprehensive but I'm sure somewhat relieved to be getting on with it.  

My surgery isn't for 3 weeks on 25th March.   I was a bit gutted but the surgeon said she was booked up until then!  I'm getting a bit worried about delay really as it will be 9 weeks since my first biopsy by then.  I can't believe it!  This stuff doesn't happen quickly it seems.

She told me my BC will be assessed as an 'interval cancer' and that I may be contacted at a later date.  This is because there was nothing on my mammogram 2 years ago and now I've got these calcifications.  I'm in a right tizz about it as I've been Googling again and I've read that can mean it's more aggressive and fast growing.  I wondered if anyone else had heard of this??

So, it's still a waiting game for me.  I just want it done now.

Look after yourself this week and as I say, all the very best for Thursday.  Everything will go well im sure and you will be in good hands. Xx

Thank you Mary. I truly appreciate your best wishes. Feel apprehensive but like you say it's a relief that it will be done and then just the next dreaded wait for results to see if they got clear margins. It feels endless!!!

Sorry to hear you have to wait a few more weeks. Waiting really is the name of the game it seems!

I haven't heard of interval cancer so no words of wisdom I'm afraid. I hope you get some clarity of what this means for your own piece of mind.

Hang in there and sending you hugs for the next step in this cr*ppy journey. We've got this xx

You're almost there.  Just get through the surgery and heal.  I totally get how you're worried about the post op pathology, I am too but I think someone on here said it's unlikely to vary too much from original biopsy results so try to put it out of your head and focus on Thursday.  One step at a time, you're almost there.  

Btw is anyone else taking high strength vit D?  I asked if there was anything I could take prior to surgery to help.  Apart from the usual arnica she said one of the best and important thing to take is Vit D.  Apparently there is research suggesting it can really help with preventing recurrence and I think this has got something to do with boosting immunity.  
 

I've been taking high dose all through lockdown for Covid protection so she said def keep taking and if anyone hasn't taken it to start ASAP.  
 

Big hug for Thursday.  xx
 

Thank you :-)

That's interesting about the high strength vitamin d. I haven't heard anything about this but will defo look out. I take a multi vitamin which has vit D but anything that might help is worth a go!

Will let you know how Thursday goes!

Take care xx

Hi! All the best for Thursday. Been where you are. I'm 3 weeks post lumpectomy and 2 weeks post haematoma surgery. Thursday is a big day for me too as I get my results from the lumpectomy. Biggest worry is not having clear margins or the diagnosis changing. 
Wishing everyone well for the coming week and for whatever stage you're at or facing this week that we find some peace

Thank you!

And wishing you all the best for your results on Thursday. 

I totally understand your worry about margins. I really hope yours are clear. 

Take care and let us know how you get on. Big hugs x

Hi

Wishing you all the best for your surgery - I'm sure you will mentally feel so much better once it's done and then you will be on the road to recovery. 

x

Hi

You sound like you've been though it. Hoping you get clear margins on Thursday and your diagnosis remains the same. Let us know how you get on.

x