Kiwi ladies who need encouragment, but all welcome.
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Wow it has been really busy here! Welcome Leanne, nice to 'meet' you.
I love the new pics Alyson & midnight- beautiful
I just went down to Farmers in Albany today (cardholder discount day!) but didn't even think to look for mastectomy bras. Got some nice undies tho, for all the family! Must look next time. I too resent the prices of the specialist shops.
I did start a thread about it a while back- if you know the size & style etc of the bra or form that you want its cheaper to order them direct from overseas. I got my latest form that way & its half the price. You just need to ring HealthPac (0800 458 448) and get your payee number and a special form to send them to get reimbursed. Its well worth doing...
Crazy day today, just got back home from Albany & the in-laws rang to say 'have you forgotten you need to take us to AK for my appointment'- only thing is they hadn't told me prior- so I had to collect them & drive all the way back down to Greenlane! and back.... I'm knackered now.
I know what you mean about feeling older than you really are midnight- same here...but not nice when others get it wrong too! Hope your tests come back ok.
Yay Mt Eden, Alyson, we used to live there before moving here. If I ever went back to Ak I would prob move back there.
Enjoy your evening girls! Time to unwind for the day soon, just a few outside jobs to do first...
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Quick question, just wondering what sort of follow-up treatment any of you are having? I have had one check-up with BS and another one due next month (every 6 months). I am wondering whether I should be having check-ups with onc instead? I have never had any MRI, PET or any type of scan, and my onc seems to have dumped me! Do any of you have bloodwork taken b4 check-up appointments and do you see your BS or your onc? Thanks!
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Rowan,I was seeing BS every 6 months and onc every six months at the stage you are at, initially it was 3monthly. Now it is every year for each, so I am still seeing someone every 6 months. Did you do things public or private? I have bloods done before appointments- must remember to get them done next week. I had scans cat and bone, right after my mastectomy before I started chemo and have had at least 3 since then and an MRI for problem in my back which still troubles me and that was through the hospital system as was one scan.I would certainly be asking some questions about follow up.
Had really busy day, DD and DGS were here but it was fun.
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Thanks for that, Alyson. I am going privately and do feel a bit let down. I actually arranged appt with onc last year after BMX and chemo to ask about scans etc. He said that I would only need them if I was unwell, and that it doesn't matter if something is caught early or late, the treatment is the same! Is this a money thing? Do they not want to do scans because of cost? I just don't know...he was actually a bit condescending, and when I asked about scans he implied that maybe I needed counselling if I wasn't dealing with my diagnosis!! Seriously, I am very upbeat and dealing well; was just asking questions! I e-mailed him yesterday. Waiting to hear back....
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This sounds very similar to a friend. Once treatment was over that was it. I went private for surgery and first visit to onc who then put me into the hospital system, something I haven't regretted. I thought you were meant to be seen 6 monthly for 3-5 years then yearly after that. And I think your onc needs a dose of reality, there is evidence of post BC stress and it goes on for years - its always in the back of your mind.
Is your GP helpful and looking after you? I have had scans privately and through the hospital. The private ones are paid for by insurance - it doesn't cost the doctors. However I do know that here in NZ we don't get the routine scans that happen in the US, they go over the top. My onc says that's a waste of time but if there is any issues or concern he will investigate it. Does your onc have a BC nurse you could speak too?
With my friend, she is at present in hospital, stage 4, with secondary problems. Her onc just handed her back to the GP saying well there is no more I can do you are going to die soon anyway!!!!. Giving her 2- 12 weeks. (Actually he is also in the same ward with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer). She is being wonderfully cared for now but it did take the hospital some time to sort out what was going on etc. Sorry to rant I am just so cross about it as they were sure they were getting the best treatment doing it privately.
Must get dressed as I am off to a quilting class this morning.
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Alyson, i find that the states are always getting scans done and its a wonder they can afford it as they are all insurance based and the insurance has the right to decline, so where do they go next, if it so routine, when they have something to really worry about, is there any assurance that the insurance will comply, or is going to be no, you have far too many scans you will have to fund it yrself and these ladies are going to be down the creek without a paddle as they cannot afford to pay for it without insurance. i agree they probably are abit over the top with their med care, but you can't blame them ,BC is a terrible diease. how do some of them cope if they have not got insurance to start with. id ther mortality worse as some of them can't afford it and need it, why cant the state provide for these woman, not everyones born with bags of money and struggle to keep food on the table. i feel sorry for some people, i really do. if you have insurance even over here and i think S Cross should of provided for Rowan without the hooha thy put her thru, not on at all.. They advertise, we are for you, not the money,. its was on tv for ages that add for them. so why all the crap when Rowan tries to get her medical care.
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"I just don't know...he was actually a bit condescending, and when I asked about scans he implied that maybe I needed counselling if I wasn't dealing with my diagnosis!!"
Counselling my foot. Rowan, when I saw that I saw red. How dare they make those implications! I dont think this is particular to NZ. It seems Cancer patients and sick people in general right round the world have to put up with this nonsense and condescending stuff. Sorry but I hate that with a PASSION. Im sorry you are having to put up with it as well. It is inexcusable and unacceptable. I have sure had some dramas and I stood up against it as well as had a formal meeting with the people concerned. The details are not for a public forum but I can say it turned out well. Nobody should have to put up with this, and especially when youre vulnerable and cant be bothered fighting it etc. Grrrrrr.
That said, In my DHB I did everything public. I had a BC nurse I could ask anytime I wanted to know things, but though a nice person, I found she was harder to get hold of which I can understand because she is so overworked with new people coming in. Because I had dramas or extenuating circumstances like seromas, lymphoedema after RADS, a second mast. and tests etc its hard to know what was follow-up protocol and what was just a carrying on of things.
I dont remember ever being told what exactly my follow up would be, but I may have forgotten too. (Blame chemobrain, tamox and Arim. for that) My onc team "dismissed me" basically after a RADs follow up, ( I think about 3 mths after Rads) and "put me on to" the BS for any follow ups.. So as it stands now, I see my BS every 6 months or sooner if theres any probs. My DX was Early 09, but in fact through all the dramas I never had surgery til End of July 09. So, Im not sure how long the 6mth thing carries on for, but it was my understanding there was a cutoff point at the 5 yr mark, with maybe a yrly visit after that.
My GP has been absolutely wonderful. I hope you have a supportive one too. SOmewhere in the mix my BC nurse said that the US tends to be "over diagnosed and over monitored" but that is a very subjective statement. In some cases they could be right. It is my view that CT scans for example purely as a monitoring thing can have its downsides.
For sure at the end of the day it is a money thing. I realise that there is only so much money to go around, but when I see some of the places our health dollars are going to then I see the injustice of it. Especially when tyre-kickers who ask for trouble get treated with priority and those who dont get a choice get shunted to the back.
I make no apologies for calling it as it is. HTHs Rowan. Hang in there and dont let them treat you with less dignity than you deserve.
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I agree Musical. she needs somebody to stand up for her and tell that doctor where to go. Rowan should not have to fight to have treatment or whatever and telling her to have councelling, he is the one that needs councelling, she deserves alot better than that. some of these big wigs think they are God and there is only one i worship and its not them, he may provide them with the skills, but one of their skills should be compassion, not arroagance.
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Thank you all so much for your understanding, caring and vehement replies! Sometimes it's hard to know if you are perceived as being "woosie" and if you are supposed to forget you ever had cancer and just need to "toughen up". I have not seen my GP since Feb last year when I was dx. My BS is the only one I have been told to see. She is a very nice woman, but still finds it hard to fathom that I didn't consider recon. When I saw her last (6 months ago) she still said, "Oh, you will still probably change your mind about not having recon..." Still, she has never has bc so can't possibly understand our minds and thinking. No doubt she will mention it again at next visit! I was a bit annoyed at her nurse when I had to go in a few times to have fluid syringed out after BMX. As she stuck needle into my flat chest she said, "Now you are just like a man" !! Yeah...nice and sensitive. Do you know, if I ever thought I needed counselling I would just come to this site and get all the support and sensitivity I needed
Thank you all so much, you are all awesome. Wouldn't it be nice to all meet one day?? One other thing annoyed me a bit about Canterbury BreastCare...they sent me out a letter a few months ago telling me I needed a mammogram. I rang and explained that I had no boobs and to please not send another letter out. The reception never apologised, just said, "Oh yeah, okay." I kinda had to laugh. 0 -
Your welcome, they are not sensetive at times Rowan. When i wemt for a pap smear a little time ago, well i had to see the gyny as they thought i had something wrong there and he says to his nurse, HOW THEY EVER MANAGED TO GET A SMEAR OFF THAT IS BEYOND ME. Now i was going to ask what he ment by that, but i was too shy and hubby thought it was really un professional to say that, esp when he was talking to his off sider, i felt like a freak, Gosh whats wrong with it. whether he ment to be so dramatic about it, he should of waitied til i had left the premises and then discuss it, the smear was fine, but the gp did not like how the cervix was looking, so they sent me for further investigation. Sensitivity is not one their strong points, nor is compassion or empathy with these high up people. i got alot of comments about my boobs being big too from the onc team and i would more probs because esp with the rads, even tho it was so, it os still quite embarassing, you have big boobs so its you will get breaking down of skin, i felt quite self consious of them. so hope you get all you need without all the crap you have had to contend with Rowan.
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WOW just WOW! Rowan, that all is totally uncalled for. Man alive if it was me I would be complaining about this. Let me tell you this. If its done in the right way you actually CAN get somewhere. I did. Basically all the hospitals have to give you information about your rights and such, and one of them unequivocally states "you are to be treated with DIGNITY". NONE of us are so seriously deluded as to wallow in BC. They have pamphlets with their responsibilities, and yours, about how you are to treat each other. There are procedures if they cross the line. Sounds to me like that nurse with the syringe is WAAAAY out of line.
...and NO, if someone can 'forget' theyve had cancer then they are either living in denial or lying or a bit of both. What a preposterously stupid thing to say. Of course you are never going to forget it, but every person will do his/her best in their own way to deal with it on a day to day basis. How ridiculous to imply theres a one size fits all answer to all this. (DUH) Its a life changing event....and how can you forget when you've gotta flippin do manual lymph drainage every morning and night. How are you going to forget when you have to have scripts ready in case you get cellulitis...yeah right, forget???? WHAT ?!?! Sorry but this is like red rag to a bull....and dont get me started on toughening up.
Midnight, I agree, theres only One I worship as I'm a Christian, but things like this sure test your resolve. Look, if someone said to me "now youre just like a man" I couldnt promise I would act like a Christian should. That is SHOCKING.
I'm afraid with 'the system' being what it is, youre going to get micky mouse things like appointments you no longer need. If theres one glaring downfall I found it to be the lack of communication between departments, and this is indicative of that fact.
Regarding Reco, I didnt opt for it either. Im worse than flat as a pancake dropped from 50 stories LOL. It is not for her to press you about this. Its every ladies choice. I might be wrong here, or just not have a complete understanding of all the procedures, but I was told I had to make a choice B4 Mast. because it would determine how he did my surgery if I opted for reconstruction. I did try to allow my BS to make 'constructive' comments initially, (LOL I'm aware how funny that sounds) as I wanted to look at as many whys and wherefores as possible, and it is a wise person who draws from others knowledge. After that I dont expect to be harrassed about my choice.
Rowan big hugs to you.
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"HOW THEY EVER MANAGED TO GET A SMEAR OFF THAT IS BEYOND ME."
What!!! Just when I thought I'd expended all my energy on Rowans treatment, you too Midnight. That is just plain awful.
These things are way out of line and shouldnt be happening.
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I am totally flabaghasted at what some quote, PROFESSIONALS say. i am going to ask My GP if anything was mentioned about what state it was in and then tell him, what was said. i do not thinkhe would think it very professional either. it takes alot of my nerve having things done in that area for me, i used to have a calming tablet b4 i went to the speclist with anything to do with that, but i had a nice asian gyny in Whangarei and he was just so nice and gentle and had a lovely bedside manner. The GYNY who said, this was sth African or something. he was not rough, just his un-professional description of what he was looking at was out of line and himulating. Rowan woulda felt ghastly after what was said to her too. WAY OUTTA LINE0
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Musical and Midnight, how I agree with you. I have heard horror stories here and overseas.Some doctors are 'arogant prats'
About the over treatment and testing in the US -it's because doctors are scared of being sued if they miss anything. At the other end of the scale are those who have no insurance who really get treated so badly and have few treatment options.
I have been so lucky with the most wonderful BS and an onc who is totally mad but I love him. I once said to a cousin (who was a nurse) that it was very hard to forget about the BC when you had to look at the results every morning in the mirror after she had said brightly 'oh now you can get on with your life and forget you had cancer'. It rather took the wind out of her sails. Have used the line a few times since, maybe you need to say this to your Onc, Rowan.
Have had a lovely day at a quilting class, started totally hopeless but managed to produce a very credible panel in the end.
DGD is coming around soon as she wants to stay the night here. Think I can hear the car. Have a great weekend.
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Hi Girls. Rowan, from what I remember I had 3 monthly checks for a while then 6 monthly, then it went to yearly...chemo brain tho, I can't remember exactly how long each was for (I think a year at 3 then a year at 6) stopping at 5 years.
I initially had a bone scan & an abdo ultrasound after the MX. I think that was because of the positive nodes.
I also had a bone scan, catscan & MRI last year following TM's going up & vague symptoms, and saw the onc 3 monthly for 6 months, now on 6 monthly again...
It seems to really be luck of the draw on whether or not you get a caring doc or an arrogant one- mine have been good so far. But its definitely better if they don't make you feel like a moron or a worrier when you have concerns & need reasssurance.
I think the worry of recurrence is always going to be there. Impossible in my opinion to ever totally forget about that. I bet if they had cancer they'd be just as concerned (or if it was their mum or wife!) Bedside manner is just lacking in some people- doesn't matter how brilliant they are in other ways-they need to communicate better to help you feel better.
And as for stage 4, well if I ever get there (surely hope not) I will print off stuff from here to take along because they seem to throw a lot more stuff at it in the US, trying treatment after treatment, not throwing in the towel too soon!
I agree on the no recon thing- can't ever imagine going there. I kind of would like a prophy MX, but kind of not too....oh well....
Hope you all have a good weekend with lots of fun stuff so that the BC stuff can fade to the background for a while
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I sat and read your messages this evening ladies and held my head in my hands and was so angry, so angry at the so called professionals that were so uncaring. I remember in my student nurse days (first year) many decades ago, I was working in a breast care clinic. I heard a Doctor tell a woman she had breast cancer and that she would have to have her breast removed. The Doctor did not draw breath, ask the woman if she needed any support or a person with her before giving this piece of news. It was so callous. I was too junior to do or say anything, but I swore that I would never live through this experience again. As a nurse I would always put the patient first and listen to them and not judge them but be there for them. I am so saddened that my profession has let you down on so many levels Rowan.
I like you Musical have written to my DHB and Consultants during this past year giving feedback where I have felt it has been required both good and bad. As I have felt that not everyone is able to or wishes to feedback when poor or unprofessional service is provided. I will continue to do this as I hope that this in turn will improve care for others.
My BS was very good when I was debating the fact of having no reconstruction after my UMX and even allowed me to make my final decision an hour before the surgery! As a perfectionist he wanted to ensure that my UMX and my other breast were symmetrical. But he also listerned to me when I said no thanks. He answers all of my questions and talks to me as another human and has been great.
Because my BC is a low grade I will just be seen once a year by my BS and I am truly grateful for this.
Had a brilliant day out a Tiritiri Matangi, which is a predatory free island about 75 mins north of Auckland. We saw Stitchbirds, Bell birds, Whiteheads; Kakariki; Takahe and hundereds of Tuis. The trip on the boat was a bit rough, but then I have never had seal legs.
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend, big hugs to you all.
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Wow! Amazing! There are some truly rubbish, non caring docs around!
Rowan, I'm currently seeing both my onc and BS 6 monthly. I had a MRI and CT scan pre chemo. Since finishing treatment I've had 6 month checks that mostly consist of a chat and a physical. He taps and prods around, but no scans. I do have a blood test, which I think is to test my hormone levels (they want me post menopausal due to ER+. It also tests liver levels etc.
At my 6 monthly BS check ups I have mammo on remaining breast and ultrasound on MX side and nodes.
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Hey everyone, how are you all?. Thinking of you.
Will be coming back soon re-read some great posts youve all contributed, and comment thereon. I'm greatful for this thread.
Wild typical spring weather here today. Better go and get some T on.
Musical
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hello Girls, went to see Bs today, except i never saw the one i was supposed to see, i saw his off sider and when i tried to address some concerns, about soem pains i have in eith er my ribs or tummy, i more aless got told, they were only interested in the breast issues, fine except, i was booked in and told i will be able to discuss my concerns with them, Who do you talk to? if they not willing discuss it. my GP. maybe. i dod not need to be seen for a year and they will do the mamogram booking, thats ok. talk about getting a brush off. i felt a little pipped and i guess, slightly angry. but oh well, i never got results from blood test either, so i would not know how they went, just assuming everything ok. no point in moaning i guess., dont get you anywhere really. anyway have a good night girls.
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Sorry to hear Midnight that you did not get to see your regular BS and you were brushed off. If you have a good GP try them, they can refer you for tests re your pains in your ribs etc. If there is a Breastcare nurse who is linked to your BS you could contact them in relation to your blood results, they may also be able to suggest the best way that you can get your ribs or tummy looked at.
I'll try and post a picture of a Tui that I caught at the weekend, he was a real show off and loved singing for an audience.
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Great photo Hils!
I'm sorry you got the brush off. It's not right. I agree, maybe try your GP.
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Hey girls,
"very hard to forget about the BC when you had to look at the results every morning in the mirror after she had said brightly 'oh now you can get on with your life and forget you had cancer'."
Alyson, I like your comeback. Might have to borrow that one off you. I know I shouldnt say it but Im glad it took the wind out of her sails.
Kt thanks for your informative post. Ive found, well with me anyway, I tend to think in terms of certain procedure's on a time line basis, but this is wrong thinking. Thankyou all for showing me this just in little ways here and there according to your diagnosis' For instance Kt you have said "I initially had a bone scan & an abdo ultrasound after the MX. I think that was because of the positive nodes. " Im realizing that theres so many things that go into our treatment plan. That said, it doesnt make it any easier to easily figure out what is the standard tests and procedures for our particular DX. I think in that way, as ladies and gents feel the freedom to post their treatments and timelines, it makes for a valuable resource.
" Had a brilliant day out a Tiritiri Matangi, which is a predatory free island about 75 mins north of Auckland. We saw Stitchbirds, Bell birds, Whiteheads; Kakariki; Takahe and hundereds of Tuis. The trip on the boat was a bit rough, but then I have never had seal legs."
Oh Hils I wouldve love to come! I love birds. That must have been a wonderful trip. LOL but I never knew seals had legs.... sorry couldnt help that. ;-). Years and years ago I went out to Mayor Island. I love Island.
Im so pleased that you have a great BS. Thats how it should be. The fact is, it doesnt matter what you do and where you go, somewhere along the line theres always going to be someone that gets all attitudy with you. I find theres also others who are real shining examples of what is exemplary. This year when I had this meeting, I made sure my statement included that. I like to give credit where credit is due, but these ones shouldnt have to pick up the slack and carry the others. People should be called out if they cross the line.
Awww the pick of Tui is just gorgeous! I like all his hackles up. Birds crack me up when they do that. They can be so funny when you sit down and really watch. I get a lot of joy around our place just watching them. I've found it really therapeutic especially with the whole BC bit.
"I have asked why no scans? My onc thinks scans just give more radiation, which can cause cancer. He won't scan unless I have symptoms. I'm not sure what symptoms will trigger a scan though?? "
Kiwimum, hi, That was basically what I was told when I was trying to initially get my head around all the stuff. I believe this is true but as Ive said above, it can depend on your DX. To answer your question, of symptoms heres what I can remember off the top of my head... not in any particular order... and I hope this helps cuz this is what I consider private info, but if it helps ...... I'm happy.
I 've had an MRI for lumps (B9) in 'good' breast. (MRI tracer gave me a particularly nasty rash reaction = steroids to fix it. Lovely.
CT Scan - gosh I cant even remember what for !!!and it was within the last year. I think it ws a presursor to my Colonoscopy.
An ultrasound on Tummy, for intermittent back pain and abdominal pain
An ultrasound on Lump (B9)on non BC side arm (bicept)
A hysterscopy - abnormal bleeding Polyp removal (B9)
Colonoscopy - Back Pain and other things I dont want to mention.
Ultrasound on BC breast day B4 Mast. Cant remember why., but they 'practised' on my breast for ages. NO kidding. I couldnt believe it when here we are having to wait for eons to get a look in for an US sometimes.
Bone Density Scan Prior to Chemo. This I think is standard practise prior Chemo, but it may be standard for other who DOnt do Chemo but Have AI's for a baseline........and another BDS done About a month or so ago.
Mammo done on both breasts pror to BC Mast. Dont know why.
As for Blood tests I just cant remember about them all. You most certainly have heaps during Chemo as standard practise. Off my own research I got my GPs backing to proceed with VIT D3. Getting these tests funded is a bit of a battl. 1st 3 were funded cuz I was low, but the 3rd said I was in range so no more funding.
Midnight - Again Im so sorry that this is happening. In these situations I found I just had to get pushy sometimes or they'd just shut you out in the cold. I hate having to do this, but I think there isnt one person that hasnt had to deal with this somewhere along the line. It sure brasses you off. I hope GP will give you those results.
Better get to bed now.
Sleep tight. :-).
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Hi Musical - don't knock my seal legs, I'm very proud of them
Boy you have had a lot of tests since your diagnosis - really do not understand why you have had to fight for some of these, seems crazy.
Well the sun is out for now, although a storm does not look to far away. Hope you all have a great week and that it gets a bit smoother on all fronts! Big hugs
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Gosh, it doesn't seem to matter whether you go through public or private sector, we can all experience the "brush off" and feel let down. I guess it depends on the doctor and what follow-up tests etc they feel are important. It would be good to have some consistency! I am still waiting to hear back from my onc.......0
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Sorry your BS registrar was so unhelpful midnight. It would be really nice if all Drs were aware that BC treatment needs more than just the physical side, we need to know that they are on our side and take any worries we have seriously. I agree, your GP is the next step- at least you have a relationship with them, make sure you have a list of questions, otherwise if you're like me you'll remember the really important one after you've left the room!
Neat pic of the tui Hils. I'd love to go to Tiri Tiri- everyone in my family has been (school trips) except me... (seal legs, ha ha)
I have a slip for a lumbar xray, but don't know if I should bother going for it. I've just had a bit of mild sciatica (just pins & needles & aching) and hip & groin pain intermittently, not really bad enough to fuss about, but just annoying. Its more radiation & will prob not show much (GP thinks mechanical deterioration).
So shall I or shan't I?
Better go do some work outside. Its blowing pretty hard (horrible overnight) but I think there's more rain over the next few days, so had better make the most of the dry weather.
Hope you are enjoying your quilting Alyson.
Take care girls, have a great day...
ps anyone know how Rainenz is getting on? I hope she's feeling better.
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Hope you hear back soon Rowan. I hate the waiting and the difficulty in communicating with the 'experts'....
Better not to get BC in the first place. Not that we get any choice in the matter!
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So...just received letter from my onc, "There are no hard and fast rules for who you should see for your breast cancer follow up; locally, it tends to be co-ordinated by the BS. Follow up consists mainly of some questions about general health then an examination looking for any signs of local cancer recurrence. There is no evidence that having regular investigations such as CT scans or blood tests adds to the benefit of routine examination. However, if you become unwell for any reason, particularly over the next few years, whoever is looking after you should consider the possibility that it may be due to the breast cancer and investigate it." ...blah blah....
Guess I'm stuck with my BS. I think I am mainly concerned because my cancer was rare (invasive papillary carcinoma). Both oncs I initially spoke to had no experience with it and didn't know anything. The first one palmed me off to the next. Kind of like the blind leading the blind.....oh well.
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Hi Rowan - that is a pretty lame response by your BS. There is a registry in NZ (I believe it is based in Auckland) that lists all of the people that have had BC removed, it is a database of all of the tumours. Is there anyway that you could speak to someone and find out how many others have had the same BC as you. This may allow you to speak to these people and find out the type of treatment they have received here in NZ. I know it is a bit of a long shot....... The website is below. I note that the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation support this registry so maybe womeone there could help.
http://www.adhb.govt.nz/AucklandBreastCancerRegister/
Hi Kt sorry to hear about the back and sciatic pain. The only thing I would say is that usually sciatic pain is usually caused by the sciatic nerve being trapped. A lumbar x-ray may show if you have a slipped disc. If you are having pins and needles in your legs you really should get it checked out, although the lumbar x-ray may not give you all the answers. Sorry I cannot be more helpful.
Hi Alyson - I saw the pictures of your cats on the Australian site, very cute. I would love to have a cat, but our neighbours have three and I would hate to upset them as they spend lots of time in our yard sleeping etc. I suppose I get the best of both worlds, three cats who love to be cuddled and no responsibilities. May be one day
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