Health Update

[LindaLittleBear]

So I had the mammogram and ultrasound. Imaging shows a 2cm lump stuck to the breast. The consultant says it is cancer and will be confirmed by the biopsy. Lucky it's caught early and doesn't look like it's spread to the lymph nodes.

The plan is breast conservation therapy. A lumpectomy and radiotherapy.

I also saw my heart surgeon today who says he is happy with my progress , considering the team thought my brain wouldn't survive the CABG.

I have plenty to be positive about..! Naturally I'm upset but I'll rise to this new challenge!

💪💪💪💪💜💜💜💜

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I am so sorry it has turned out to be cancer but I am pleased when I read on they look like they have caught it quick and treatment can be done even though I admire how you have the strength to cope with this but we are here to try and help support you if you need us

On a positive it is good your heart surgeon is pleased with your progress x

[LindaLittleBear in reply to BeKind28-]

Thank you! It really has meant a lot to me that I can reach out to the community and I'm absolutely certain I'll continue to do so!I hope all is good with you.

Love and hugs

Linda Littlebear 💕

[BeKind28- in reply to LindaLittleBear]

x

[Seal59]

Sorry to hear your news. I admire your positivity which has got to help you on your new stage of your journey.

[KJW66]

Hi, Good luck with everything. Keep it up someone's looking out for you. 👍

[LindaLittleBear in reply to KJW66]

Thank you, I think you're right!

[BEATbump]

Sorry to hear you have received a cancer diagnosis. Your results do sound good and found quickly too which is excellent. Hope your recovery is quick you have such a positive outlook I'm sure it will be. Best wishes 💪😊

[LSCE]

Sorry to hear about the cancer diagnosis. Great it was discovered early. Keep that positive attitude and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Deejay62]

Sorry to hear about your diagnoses, but I’m glad they caught it in time.

My blood pressure goes low and I feel like I’m going to pass out, and have done, so I know how you feel, that’s why most of the time I don’t wanna go too far on my own in case. At least I know mine is caused by all my blood pressure lowering tablets.

I hope once you begin treatment and get over another hurdle you end up having a happier year. At least your other procedure went well. All the best.

[LindaLittleBear in reply to Deejay62]

Thank you!

[Yumz199725]

Ahh hun I'm so sorry to hear x sounds like they caught it early though which is good, wishing you all the best with your treatment ❤️

[Crystal614]

Like everyone else I'm sorry as well to hear of your diagnosis. On a positive note it has been caught early. I admire your positive attitude. Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery.

[LindaLittleBear in reply to Crystal614]

Thank you!

[Happyrosie]

you could go to the part of Health Unlocked that covers this - healthunlocked.com/breast-c....

Just as an aside, I had a large lump diagnosed almost ten years ago . After mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and eight years of tablets - here I am!!alive and kicking!

[LindaLittleBear in reply to Happyrosie]

Thanks I'll have a look and thank you for sharing your story! 😘

[PecanSandie]

I am a fellow traveler having had that very same experience in 2011. Lumpectomy - Radiation - Tamoxifen (for 5 years). It was outpatient surgery and what I remember most is when I was in the recovery room they gave me what I swear was the best turkey sandwich I have ever eaten. If I can answer any questions for you, please let me know. Best of luck with your surgery.

[LindaLittleBear in reply to PecanSandie]

Thanks for sharing, I love that you still recall the turkey sandwich 😋I've been told I'll likely have a short stay in hospital due to other health issues and risk.

I appreciate your support!

[TMeditation]

Sounds to me like you’re tackling life’s challenges head-on with positivity and good for you girl! Seems like you’re turning into Superwoman 😉 I am hopeful that all will turn out well for you. I always thought once I’d had my first ‘big thing’ life would leave me alone and I wouldn’t have any other challenges to face, unfortunately life’s not like that is it. So, keep the faith (whatever it may be) and we will all look forward to your postings so that we might help support you. Sue 🙏

[LindaLittleBear in reply to TMeditation]

Hi Sue, Thank you, in truth ATM I feel like I am living in an alternate reality.

I think the only way to deal with our challenges is to face then head on and I often wonder how much we can actually deal with, it seems to me quite a lot. I'll continue to dig deep!

The community support here has been tremendous.

Later 🙏💜

[cappachina]

So sorry to hear this but its been caught early and you are positive so I know you will get through this too .