tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734731064841935343.post9021959595478190597..comments2023-04-06T16:12:20.033+01:00Comments on Breast Foot Forward - my breast cancer journey: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13772059153181355165noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734731064841935343.post-8358442820594244102017-08-22T20:00:26.763+01:002017-08-22T20:00:26.763+01:00Hi Karen. I saw the surgeon last Weds and the goo...Hi Karen. I saw the surgeon last Weds and the good news is they got clear margins and no spread to lymph nodes. its a grade 3 so they are offering me the oncotype DX test. This will show the likelihood of recurrence and if chemo is needed. When i asked when the results would be back they told me i had to see the oncologist first as i have to sign my permission before the test is done and as it goes to the USA could take another 4 weeks for results to come back. My oncologist appointment is 29 August so it could be end of September before my treatment plan is known. If i don't need chemo it will be radiotherapy followed by tablets for 5 years. <br />I asked why this test wasn't discussed with me earlier so i could have signed forms before op to avoid unnecessary delay but was told this is how it works. I think I feel a letter coming on about processes, delays:(<br /> <br />Hope you are coping with the chemo. xx Mich62https://www.blogger.com/profile/00939626623379381196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734731064841935343.post-26133242327911487082017-08-20T19:26:23.063+01:002017-08-20T19:26:23.063+01:00Hi Michelle, how did you get on with your results ...Hi Michelle, how did you get on with your results and your treatment plan? xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13772059153181355165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734731064841935343.post-17138949921660092282017-08-09T20:52:20.451+01:002017-08-09T20:52:20.451+01:00Hi karen the surgery went really well and had my d...Hi karen the surgery went really well and had my dressings taken off yesterday. Just taking paracetamol as and when. My appointment is next Wednesday when I get the pathology results and my treatment plan will be confirmed. Best wishes and take it easy. Michelle xxMich62https://www.blogger.com/profile/00939626623379381196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734731064841935343.post-73438293618260919002017-08-08T16:57:43.216+01:002017-08-08T16:57:43.216+01:00Thanks Maureen. My pantomime days are long gone :...Thanks Maureen. My pantomime days are long gone :) someone has suggested I raffle them off at the end of treatment. I might think about doing that xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13772059153181355165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734731064841935343.post-78226100302481683032017-08-08T16:56:15.022+01:002017-08-08T16:56:15.022+01:00Many thanks Michelle. I hope the surgery went wel...Many thanks Michelle. I hope the surgery went well. Let me know how you got on xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13772059153181355165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734731064841935343.post-81089609016092136062017-08-07T14:17:55.109+01:002017-08-07T14:17:55.109+01:00I'm late reading this! Excellent tips, Karen, ...I'm late reading this! Excellent tips, Karen, for those about to start on the journey. One more light-hearted tip from me: keep your wig(s) - they come in handy for appearing in pantomime! 😂<br /><br />Keep well, lovely. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244611819596232288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734731064841935343.post-42845278403023505342017-08-03T19:42:15.717+01:002017-08-03T19:42:15.717+01:00Hi Karen, Great tips and advice, got my first aid...Hi Karen, Great tips and advice, got my first aid kit ready :). I'm having my surgery tomorrow 4/8 and just can't wait to get it over with. You look well in the photos. Best wishes Michelle xx Mich62https://www.blogger.com/profile/00939626623379381196noreply@blogger.com