Zombie needs her limbs holding

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With Zombie's permission, I'm starting this thread

As many of you know she has had a hideous time through her treatment for cancer.

At the point where she was maybe out of the woods she has been asked to see her surgeon on Friday. Unexpectedly

Can we all squeeze her together so her limbs don't go flailing
and do what we vipers do best?

I cannot bear the thought of her going through all the treatment s again after coming out of it before

Prayers, fingers crossing or whatever welcome right now

Good luck today Zombie

Good luck today and every day Zombie. We are all behind you
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You know me under another name and under my real one on FB, Zombie. Just know, please, that I'm thinking of you and wishing you the absolute best of outcomes. xxx

Hope your head's feeling okay after all those cocktails...

Best of luck xx

Thinking of you, and wishing you well today

Good luck today, Zombie. Will be thinking of you. Oh and a to perk you up after last night!

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hope your head doesn't hurt too much

With you today xxx

All my bits are crossed for you Zombie.

Good luck today Zombie. I'm glad you had such a good night last night. Hope you don't feel too rough today!
You are a truly awesome lady. I admire you for posting your selfie. What exact charity do you support?
If you are ever in the SW we have a couple of most excellent real ale pubs round here!

Another one with fingers crossed Zombie.

You've beautiful clavicles Zombie. Thinking of you this morning!

Checking in to day hope all is well.

Wishing you lots of luck for today Zombie.

Have to say yours looks much neater than my DMum's. Very brave of you to post it.

I was very impressed with my DNiece, who did a no make up selfie (she's 16 and very image conscious) and encouraged her friends to do the same, between them they donated over £30. She told all her FB friends she was doing it for her beloved Nan who has beaten Breast Cancer twice.

Hope it is all over now dear Z :)

hope it's done now and you are resting or doing something fun.

do you know how long before you get the results?

It's done and I'm safely home.

I'd like to start by saying that my niece is an amazingly wonderful woman. I love her to bits - even if she does lead me astray. ;)

Last night's late night led to a bit of an oversleep this morning. I did the noble thing and sacrificed my McDonald's breakfast in order to get to the hospital on time. Sarah dropped me off.

Once I had stripped to the waist and donned the extremely fetching gown I was seen by the doctor who would be doing the biopsy. She showed me the mammogram so I could see the area that they are concerned about. She then explained step by step what would happen this morning.

Next they took a straight side to side shot which together with the top to bottom shot and the diagonal shot from a few weeks ago gave them more of 3 dimensional target.

I had a short wait while they planned the procedure. Then I was taken back into the mammogram room. I had to lie on my left side on the very edge of the trolley/table and they moved me over to the mammogram machine. They got my breast positioned properly and I then had to NOT move at all until the procedure was over. The doctor cleaned the area she would be going through and gave me a couple of doses of local anaesthetic. Five minutes later she started with a very small incision. Then out came the collection of biopsy needles. She took about 8 or 9 samples with minute adjustments in position between each one.

The final step was making me the proud owner of a tiny titanium tag which was inserted into the area that had been biopsied. That will show up on any future mammograms so that they know exactly where the biopsy was done.

They then converted the table into a chair and I had to sit there for about 5 minutes before going to dress. There was another 10 minute wait and then one of the radiographers checked for any problems and I was out the door.

Getting my results depends on how long it takes pathology to thoroughly analyse the biopsy results. The multi-disciplinary team meet on a Tuesday. If my results are back in time to be discussed at next Tuesday's meeting, I will get the results from my surgeon next Friday. If not, they will be discussed the following Tuesday and I will see my surgeon that Friday.

I will finish by trying to express my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. Your love and support means more than words could ever express.

Wow. I know this is your life and all, but also Way Cool, your description of the procedure! Great demystifying you did there.

Much love and all best wishes xxx

Well done xx

Pedant, I second that! Although my 'area of concern' came to nought after ultrasound, the thought that I might have to have a needle biopsy sent me into panic hyperdrive with fear of the procedure itself as well as the fear of cancer.

Zombie, after your description, that fear has been laid to rest. If I should ever be faced with a needle biopsy, I know that I will be able to face it bravely 'like a zombie'!

Still keeping all possibles crossed for the results. I'd cross my breasts too, but they're not quite that saggy (yet!).

Phew, sounds like Zombie has had a day of it! Glad it's over and crossing it all for a good result.

I hope she is planning on a quiet night in with some nice Zombie treats to munch on...

Glad it went well z,I always imagined it would be a general anaesthetic(sp?). I hope it won't be sore for you, and that you have a lovely weekend,(and your niece sounds like a diamond).[ thanks] and for your niece .

Well done Zombie, you are a brave woman.

Thanks for describing the biopsy procedure, I have to have one soon and I didnt know what to expect. Knowing what will happen helps make it less scary, so thank you, it is appreciated

Zombie thank you so much for sharing this tough journey with us. A colleague is going for a biopsy next week so I have pointed her at this thread and your description as, I think, it makes it seem a lot less scary. Continued hand holding, best wishes and

I'm going for a nap now. I've earned it today. I'll be back to play later.