Life, the universe and medicine – part 4

I had my appointment with the breast team on the 19th July. After being told off by the surgeon for not having mammograms, I was then subjected to the examination itself which was excruciating on my right breast because of the lump. It had already reacted badly to the surgeon’s examination and was definitely not a happy puppy! The radiographer was lovely and gave me a hug afterwards. The ultrasound was just as bad, pressing down with a bar with cold gel on it does nothing to make you feel better! It all came back clear – it was just a cyst and they offered to drain it there and then because of the pain. I, of course accepted, and was then subjected to the fine needle inserted into my lump which was fine until they got towards the end when it started to get really, really, really painful. Fortunately, the lovely Stevie was there to cheer me along and tell me I was doing well – thanks Stevie. A full vial later and we were all done. It was a bit tender, but nothing like as painful as with the lump and my breast feels better already – softer somehow. I feel a release from worries I hadn’t realised were bothering me. And then I got home to find a letter from the respiratory team to say that my bronchoscopy was all clear too. Now, all I’m waiting for is the blood result tests and I’m pretty sure they will be fine too. But, and here’s the hard part to admit, part of me is disappointed – I was just starting to get into the drama of it all and was almost enjoying the...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Happiness my story Source Type: news