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[Gig]

Ahhhhhhhhh grumpy <big hugs>

You'll be okay.  Is it DCIS - in situ- which means it is not an invasive cancer- or is it def. cancer? 

You probably won't be thinking along these lines yet but have heard they can tattoo lovely nipples ! Not being flippant.

Good luck.



xx

[Firewalker50]

[BIG HUG] Grumpy

Glad you have identified it in early stages.  Never easy for anyone to face.   I am glad you had options and can opt for the lumpectomy.  Two of the three friends I mentioned were able to have that option.   And as Gig mentioned, you could be trendy with a tattoo 

I wish you a good operation and good outcome.   You know everyone here supports you.

Fx

[grumpy2008]

Thanks again - I can feel your hugs and it makes a difference...

I think it's a little further on from DCIS, Gig, but still very localised in my case. Fingers crossed that the lymph nodes are clear (removing a few to check is a routine procedure apparently). I was told the stitches would be internal to leave a neat scar. I'm quite small chested so although the lump is smallish, it will make quite a difference. I'm not sure how I'll feel about that - cross that bridge when I come to it.

He did offer me a full mastectomy, but impressed upon me that a lumpectomy would give the same outcome. Some women still choose the mastectomy apparently... why, i wonder? I couldn't bring myself to go that far just yet.

(I like the idea of a tattoo lol - made me smile!)

[gilaray]

Well at least you know whats what now, there is nothing worse than being in the dark.
 Grade 1 is so very treatable and the lump is small
So pleased that the surgery is soon and you can get it out of the way
A lady at work had exactly the same thing and that was 10 yrs ago
You will be fine once you have got through all this
lots of love
xx

[Silly]

Well done Grumpy for keeping a check on your lump and spotting it.

Hope you are ok.

G Girl x

[CLKD]

When I heard that the 'results weren't what were expected', on the journey to the Hospital I decided to have a double mastectomy - over and done with: however; one of the first things my Surgeon told me was "ladies with your condition rarely require mastectomy, if however in 12 month's you feel you would like one, we will talk again".  For me it was a case of getting the lump out, getting the area treated and killing any cells.  By the time the 12 months came round I hadn't thought about having the breasts removed, since then apart from one moment when I thought there was another lump  - there wasn't and I didn't .......

If you are having glands removed won't you need a drain in that area or will you be sent home with one?  Perhaps that isn't the usual procedure, remembering that my surgery was in 1995.   

[lily]

  at least this time next week, you'll have had the op grumpy.  All the best, rest and take it easy.

[littleminnie]

A lady at work had her lump removed 5 years ago. She is fine now.
I hope all goes well. Keep posting.
LM x

[sweettooth]

Grumpy, you are a star, you have coped so well and dont forget that. As some of the other forumers i also know ladies whom this has happened to and honestly they are both working away, years after!

I want to wish you all the very best.

God bless x

[zelda]

Like everyone on this board I know at least 5 people who had lumps removed and are all survivors after many years, you will be absolutely fine once the op and initial scare is over, be kind to yourself over the next few weeks and get as much rest as you can, I would also recommend getting your immune system as good as you can, a 1mg Vit C tablet is a great way to start. Very best wishes. Zelda.

[CLKD]

From my breast screening leaflet which arrived yesterday:

"8 out of 1,000 women screened will be found to have breast cancer. Of these, 2 will be told that they have an early form of cancer called 'ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).  We don't know which cases of DCIS will become harmful so we offer these women treatment".

Have you bought those front opening nighties yet 

[Babylon Burning]

Hi Grumpy, at least you know where you stand now and it's good news that it's at an early stage.  Try and stay strong, easier said than done I know but having a positive mental attitude really does help.  You will get through this.  Lots of hugs.

[Firewalker50]

I got my letter and leaflet in too CLKD for 2 April.  However, for the first time I have stopped and considered if I will go ahead with the screening.  I probably will, however, I am going to read more about the pros and cons with recent research.

Fx

[grumpy2008]

Thanks for sharing your experience, CLKD. Sorry you had to go through that  . Personally I'm not convinced about mammos for screening - but that's just my take on things. I still think that way even after what's happening at the moment.

I went for the pre-op today. Blood pressure was raised... I could have told them that!

Woke up this morning feeling quite depressed. Struggled into work for a couple of hours but couldn't wait to get out again. Hard to know what to say when people ask 'and how are you?' with a jolly smile on their face. Your kind messages have brightened my day though  .

Almost forgot... new nighties are on the shopping list for weekend... 

[Rowan]

Get some pretty ones grumpy, also mix up some essential oils in a small spray bottle with water to take in with you, it will cheer you up and is antiseptic. 

Pro op always raises the blood pressure they will know that.

I  turned down my mammo this year but it is a very personal decision.

Sending you lots of healing thoughts x