Hi Kitty.

So glad to hear you are on the mend.x

I had to smile about the young ones use of LOL etc my daughters and I use a chat app and I have had to get used to the terminology. I asked once what does PMSL mean I felt dumb for asking :-)

I was the same a few days ago I was going to phone the clinical nurse specialist at the clinic,they have given me a list of people I can contact if needs be. I thought this has to be infected but I thought give it a couple of days see if it settles.

Its so maddening your body is crying feed me and your mouth is saying No! Ive lost 4lbs but its not a big deal as I overdid it all at festive season.

My daughter said to cancel mamogram but Im taking Dee`s advice and going for it. I asked radiographer doing CT scan if breast lumps would show up and her advice was, only if any lumps were big enough and she advised to still have mamo.

Im glad you have a friend going with you on Tuesday. Yes my daughter is coming with me on Thursday.Car parking is an absolute nightmare no matter what time of day I think she knows I would lose the plot trying to find a space.

Again good luck and speak soon. xx

Hi ya kitty I see you only had your ulcer about 4 weeks so happy you went to doctor as soon as you did kitty that has got to stand by you as i had my little red sore on my tongue over 6 months my husband told me over and over get to the doctor! its only a wee red thing not even sore i would say...if only id have went sooner...only when it would feel like a burnning sting did i think maybe i should go...soon as doc seen it he red flagged me                                                                                                                             .I  was seen 10 days later by a so called 

Specialist  that re assured me for over 5 months that it was nothing sinister to worry about because i didnt drink/smoke didnt tick the boxes! get mad just thinking about him...Kitty are thoughts prayers are with you for Tuesday nice to know wer all here for each other...will send clara  message too let her know same for Thursday...best wishes kitty..x

Hi Kitty.

I think you must be in a pretty good health care region as they seem to have been very timely with you.

I had recently moved house and tried for 6weeks to register with a GP and Dentist. So it was around 12 weeks before I was seen by a dentist and a further 5/6 weeks to get my 1st hospital appt. Its around 75days from referral up to my Thursday appt and it feels like an eternity.

I noticed the other day a woman posted a picture of her breast,she wanted peoples opinion on orange peel effect I wonder if mods removed pic.

Im curious do you have a Bengal? I adore cats, dogs too. I cat sit for my daughter she hates going back home though. I say its because she enjoys the peace daughter says its because I pamper her.

Take care speak soon. x

Hi Dee

Oh my just read your msg to Kitty.

So you were about a year before a diagnosis. It doesnt bare thinking about no wonder you get mad thinking about him. Pity you didnt excercise your rights to a 2nd opinion back then. Mind you we are all wise after the event :-(

I know what you mean about tick boxes in the nhs, they dont think out of the box!

I think its the sores that are not sore should ring alarm bells sooner.

Take care speak soon.x

Well I have good news - no cancerous cells in my biopsy!! Much relieved - but sad for what everyone else is going through, I half feel I'm not one of the clan now and have no right to be on here, but thank you all so much for the support, and I know you'll be pleased for me. Consultant said he cannot discharge me yet as there is still a painful lump in the biopsied area which has not healed properly and so I have another appointment in 6 weeks time. 

He also asked the nurse to make me an urgent appointment for an impression to be taken for a mouth guard to protect the sore patch from my teeth but they couldn't fit me in for ages. So I'm using a DIY one I got on eBay, cost me less than 2 pounds, you pour boiling water on it then mould it to your teeth, obviously not as good as a custom made but it does the trick. Sort of!!! Not looking forward to sleeping with it on. I ordered it just after the biopsy but couldn't stand the feel of it in my mouth, but now I've been told I really need to wear one, I'll persevere. Apparently they are £200 from a dentist. 

We live in Norwich and Yes, the care I have received both from my GP surgery and the hospital has been excellent, can't fault them.

And Yes I have Bengals - they actually belong to our son who is backpacking his way around Asia. I'm not sure he will get them back!  Am on my Kindle but will post a photo when I'm on my phone, they are adorable. 

Xxxx

Hi Kitty

Oh I am so pleased for you great news! I`ve been thinking about you all day.

Hopefully things will have all settled by the time you go back in 6 weeks and you will be relieved to get discharged.

How can you not be one of the clan? You have been through the mill as we all have and are now in a position to reassure people waiting for biopsy results that its not always bad news. Afterall its always the best news to hear after an anxious wait.

Yes do perservere with the tooth guard you might find the swelling will reduce if not getting irritated with your teeth while your asleep.

I had mammogram yesterday heck that is so painful its unreal! She told me to make appointment with GP as there is a couple of issues (lumps and skin peeling). Although thats no excuse for you not to get yours strike it off your list of things to do.

Thats the trouble with being temporary foster parents to the kitts its the parting with them. They grow on you so quick. I know I am so sad when I see her go and she doesnt want to go, takes ages to get used to them not being around.

Dee will be along soon to share your great news.

Do keep in touch  xxxx

Hi Clara And you know we'll be thinking of you on Thursday. Glad you got the mammogram under your belt, one less thing to worry about. 

Here are some photos of the kitties to cheer us all up xx[[]]

And here i am Kitty!   Clara you know me already!... i am sitting with tears of happiness for you kitty such fantastic news  I looked on here around 3 pm today as i had you in my thoughts all day got bit worried when seen nothing then thought maybe at hospital or the pub celebrating and eating 6 pack cheese and onion! i am so happy that your not one of the gang as none of us want to be in this hellish gang but hey we all gotta keep each other strong!  im sure you will be back to eating  better soon. you gotta stay intouch too kitty as clara says to help others. Clara and me would miss you too! im sending you the biggest hug and kiss kitty  we clara and myself are both so happy for you stay  in touch and keep well. xo  

Hi clara how are you doing? its hellish that you had more pain yesterday.                                                          clara you have had so so much to deal with...... and now a visit to doc regarding  your mammogram...      and yet you still have your sense of humour...you are  a credit to yourself and late husband..keep strong clara my thought s are with you for  Thursday please let us know how things go  loadsa hugs  from me and im sure kitty too!! xo D.