Breast cancer
posted by Leanne_5
19 June 2019

Mastectomy after chemo

Last reply: 24 June 2019 14:45

Hi all,
I recently found out at a scan that not all the abnormalities were removed from my breast back in November. I was never told, I’m raging to put it mildly, not to mention scared as hell...
Surgeon reckons there’s no point to scans, end result is a full mastectomy when chemo is over. (He describes my first surgery as a half mastectomy as my breasts are on larger side)
I’ve only a couple more weeks of chemo and everyone is delighted but I’m the opposite worrying about how my body will get through the surgery after all the chemo I’ve had, 5 months.

Sorry for the moany post, it’s my 1st post and I’ve being trying to put all this out of my head but there’s no getting away from it!

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commented by Irish Cancer Society
24 June 2019

24 June 2019 14:45

Dear Leanne, thank you for your post and sharing your story. I’m sorry to read of your experience and the emotions you are experiencing, im sure it was a shock for you hearing those results from your scan in November. It is understandably a worrying time going for surgery after your chemotherapy, if you feel it would be helpful the Nurseline is available on 1800200700 if you would like to speak with a nurse for any advice or support. Kind Regards

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