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Lymph gland results after lumpectomy

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 11 2:31pm | Replies (6)
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Hello @kathyoung I am really glad they weren’t cancerous, but a few cells still have to dealt with I guess.
The lack of side effects might surprise you. For me every side effect was a direct result of the hormone loss. Essentially early menopause. Hot flashes, joint stiffness, a few early old age things. Your journey is, your journey and it will be your own. Tens of thousands of women take these drugs and the small percentage who have serious side effects are the ones who are the loudest on these pages.
I find that walking at least 30 minutes per day helps the stiffness, and I have little rechargeable fans hidden everywhere. I can pull one out during a hot flash, and they stop it in its tracks.
Make sure your doctor is aware of any issues you are having, and of course you can get support here.
Did you have a tumor removed, and was is large enough to anticipate other types of treatments? Do you know what type of BC you have?

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kathyoung | @kathyoung | Sep 11 2:31pm

Thank you so much for the positive reply. I probably read too much and scare myself! It sounds like Letrozole may be easier to tolerate. I see my medical oncologist on Friday, so I will find out more specifics on medication I guess. My tumour was 1.3 cm, which I hear is Stage 1, however I don’t know if the lymph gland involvement, no matter how small, will affect the staging. I know the tumour is ES dependent and that my margins were clear.

I’m so glad to hear that exercise helps the stiffness. I have arthritis (one knee replaced), I do go to the gym regularly so I will continue to do that. Oh and I’m 77.

Thank you all for responding. This stage is difficult, hurry up and wait! It helps so much to be heard by woman who have walked the walk. I think once I see the oncologist I’ll have a much better idea of what to expect.
Oh, and I’ll buy those fans!!

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