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Tamoxigang thread 49 when Sumer is y cumen in and we get out the Pimms

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Lilymaid · 16/05/2014 18:44

New thread!

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Wren48 · 26/05/2014 16:50

wee, that is an impressive amount drained! Hope you're feeling more comfortable now.

wineoclocktimeye · 26/05/2014 17:18

Wow wee no wonder it was painful, hope you're feeling much more comfortable now.

Glad your feeling better feline

anon fingers crossed for your mum, honestly waiting is the worst time.

Hope everyone has had a good day

foofooyeah · 26/05/2014 18:10

Blimey wee that's a lot to be drained off.

malt DP is up and down but a lot calmer and trying to do more. I did ave a cry in Costa which was a bt embarrassing

wineoclocktimeye · 26/05/2014 18:41

mom thank you for the moogoo recommendation, I've ordered the scalp cream and the udder cream. I'll let you know......

kitkat1967 · 26/05/2014 19:05

Glad you and DP are generally better now Foo. Am not surprised you had a cry - all that you've been through had to get to you eventually.

Am glad you're tackling the new diagnosis head on - I think understanding your options and getting control is a great way to aproach it (I also found my treatment very interesting).

I think about the process you went through a lot and am so angry for you that they have messed you about by not following process (well that's how it seems to me). As you said previously the outcome is probably no different but I'm sure lots of the treatment would have been different and by now you should have been finished or having a break - not starting round 2 immediately. Stick with it though .

mildmay · 26/05/2014 19:20

just wondering if any one has any advice on getting new bras after lumpectomy end of feb.feel totally fed up with pull up sports ones that i have been wearing since surgery.have also started putting on weight and with three ts to go and no hair-feeling very frumpy indeed.
hope everyone has a relaxing evening.

MomOfTwoGirls2 · 26/05/2014 20:19

mildmay I just went back to my normal underwire bras after 2 weeks or so after lumpectomy.
For Rads, I found some t shirt bras that has no underwire, and bought in the next size up but a cup size down. So for me, a 38b rather than my normal 36c. They are comfy, and have a good shape.

traviata · 26/05/2014 20:34

thanks everyone for holiday comments, and wee fingers crossed for your hols.

foo I have a friend who has spent 8 years exploring research and new treatments for his prostate cancer; his onc is very open to new ideas and she has been interested in what he has found out, and often agreed to put them into practice.

foofooyeah · 26/05/2014 21:24

Thanks kitkat and traviata

I am pissed off about the process I have been through but cannot let bitterness overtake me. Why is there so many different processes in different parts of the country? I honestly believe outcome would be the same but I would have made different decisions.

mildmay · 26/05/2014 21:53

thanks mo2g s will go shopping this week and treat myself to new bras will get wired and underwired so will be ready for rads .

MomOfTwoGirls2 · 26/05/2014 23:05

Happy shopping mildmay

malteserzz · 27/05/2014 15:04

Hope the quietness today is due to everyone being ok and out doing nice things

AnonButRegular · 27/05/2014 15:04

Just wanted to say thanks for the advice I got here.

We are back from the breast clinic. The Dr there couldn't feel anything untoward and sent mum for a mammogram and ultrasound. Both were clear. The dr thinks it's simply eczma/dermatitis but did a punch biopsy of the areola to confirm her thoughts. Mum will have to go back next week for the results.

mrsrhodgilbert · 27/05/2014 17:22

It is quiet here today. I had to remove my dressing from lumpectomy/ node removal last Wednesday. I got it too wet in the shower and water got in. Phoned the hospital for instructions and they said I could leave it uncovered now. The node scar has healed so its now free but the lump scar didn't want to give up its steristrips so it has a new dressing.

The end of my node scar has a small lump where the skin is not quite flat, it's nothing really but I've had a lot of pain from it today. The rest of the scar is quite painless but this little lump is ridiculously sore. I'm almost too embarrassed to ask, but is this normal? Will it settle down or should I mention it to bcn? I've never had stitches before so have had no experience of scars. Maybe it's a stitch that hasn't dissolved and has made a lump, I don't know, maybe it's just not a neat end. Anybody had anything similar?

reallyreallyworried · 27/05/2014 17:36

mrs I had a lump at the end of my scar, although it wasn't sore! I think if it's worrying you you should mention it to your BCN, it's what they're there for. Just to reassure you, just over 6months post surgery and my scar, is flat and looks okay

traviata · 27/05/2014 17:42

yes, I agree, speak to BCN about a sore lump on scar. My scar after 2 months has uneven bits and had some little lumps, all of which have reduced and shifted about as it heals, but none of it was sore. It might be best to check it isn't a little tiny infected bit.

Nelsonwasonce · 27/05/2014 20:59

Hi,I'm not sure if I'm in the right place but desperate for some advice/clarity. I have had a lumpy left breast for a decade,last check at the clinic was 3 years ago and came back fine.
Had another check at breast clinic last week as my breast was getting painful and almost a cup size bigger than my right breast.There is also intermittent discharge from the nipple.
They did a mammogram,utrasound and a core biopsy in which they took 2 samples.
I received a copy of the letter send to my GP today.

In the letter it says they have found 2 lumps (40mmx30mm and 20mmx20mm) Both are firm and irregular.Mammography and ultrasound revealed microcalification.

"We will discuss her case within the MDT meeting and will review with her on 'date' with the results to hand"

That's the bit that worries me,MDT meeting means they want to treat doesn't it?? That means it's cancer doesn't it?

I have to nip out for a bit,but look forward to some replies from people with experience please.

JustWonderingAbout · 27/05/2014 21:40

My cancer wasn't in the breast but handholding until others have experience/advice to give. Macmillan are super helpful. They gave a contact number. Worth calling: Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm 0808 808 00 00

Nelsonwasonce · 27/05/2014 21:45

Thank you . Part of the problem is,my husband is away for business so my MIL and SIL have offered to come with me. I'm better on my own (or with my husband) in things like this but know I shouldn't really go by myself....

malteserzz · 27/05/2014 22:12

Nelson have a look on the McMillan site I just looked for you and there is some info about micro calcification. If said it's usually fine and not a sign of cancer but can sometimes be a very early sign. I think if they thought it was anything serious they'd have told you face to face and not in a letter.

honeybeeridiculous · 27/05/2014 22:21

Hi everyone, just wanted to share some good news if I may.
Some of you may remember my DF was diagnosed with vocal cord cancer in January, had 6 1/2 long,hard weeks of radiotherapy.
When the radiotherapy ended he was admitted to hospital with dehydration and exhaustion due from not being able to eat etc and had lost over a stone in weight.
Well today he had his follow up appointment and the consultant was really pleased, can't see any cancer, his voice is coming back, and he's put on 3lb he needs to go for monthly check ups for a year! but we are so pleased. It was tough going but he did it,
Thanks to everyone who listened to me when we were in the darkest place and for all your encouraging words and hand holding, you are all brilliant and hope you can all share some good news like we have today

reallyreallyworried · 27/05/2014 22:35

That's great news honey WELL DONE to your DF, and also well done to you for being so supportive for him. You must all be so happy. Hope that your DF continues to put on weight. Definitely time for you all to celebrate xx

Wren48 · 27/05/2014 22:37

So pleased, Honeybee. You must feel elated. You've been an amazing support for him over this time, so I hope you can allow yourself a bit of respite and a bit of a pleased-ness with yourself.

Nelson, Malt is talking sense. And just because it's discussed in the MDT doesn't mean it's cancer. It may mean that there are possible courses of action - but action is a good thing when needed. Please don't panic. You're in the right hands. And I agree that a cancer diagnosis wouldn't come in this way.

Wren48 · 27/05/2014 22:49

Mrs, not sure if it's the same, but my body disliked the so-called dissolvable stitches, and kept on rejecting them. So, little knot sized lumps in the skin, occasionally sore, that worked their way out over time. The skin healed more slowly in those spots.

malteserzz · 27/05/2014 22:51

Honey that's great we love to hear good news
Really how are you doing have you all healed from the rads now ?
Wren how are you ?

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