Well it turns out I was right. It’s like a reverse biopsy. The consultant uses a hollow needle with a clip that’s the size of a grain of rice inside. He pierces the breast and then injects the clip into the tumour. We were told that there would be 2 clips inserted (one on either side) but the consultant said he has decided to use just the one clip smack bang in the middle of the tumour. He said it would be more of a precise marker when they come to do the surgery after the chemo. After the clip was attached Sam had a mammogram just to check all was in place.
Sam said that having the clip inserted was far more painful than when she had the biopsy done and that it stings much more now. The consultant reckons that the biopsy is much worse but Sam just thinks he’s talking out of his ass. 😉
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Think SAMs right mammograms are sooooooo painful 😩
Hi Rich,
I logged onto your blog after Charlotte told me the news about Sams cancer. Well, I’m shocked at 2 things, firstly Sams diagnosis and secondly, how eloquent you are Sorry, couldn’t resist This blog is amazing and so are you, Sam and the rest of your family. Your writing style is amazing, you have a fantastic balance of information, compassion and humour, don’t ever lose that, so many people will benefit from it. I’m sure this blog is great for those around Sam too as it will help alleviate any awkwardness that invariably comes at times when people are ill. If they bump into her or spend time with her regularly they have all the facts from you and can just focus on Sam and not wondering what is going on especially if its a day that you guys don’t want to talk about it. Its very brave and also having things out in the open gives an opportunity for others to give you support in many different ways. Make sure you accept help any time you need it.
I am focusing on thinking nothing but positive thoughts for you all.
Sending you all love.
Natalie (and I’m sure I speak for Spence too who is at the bottom of the ocean somewhere – in a submarine, I haven’t thrown him overboard Take care xx
Thanks for your kind words Natalie. Hope you, Spence and the family are well. How long is he at the bottom of the ocean for? Xxx
Hope Sam isn’t in too much discomfort. Give her a big hug from me. Lots of love to u all as always xxx
Never out of my thoughts guys and just try to empathise with you… The way you right your blogs Rich every time blows me away ,you add your little bit of humour but underneath it all it always gets me welling up and that’s just reading it…. Can’t even begin to imagine living it !.. Huge hugs more prayers and always here to help in any way possible …kids dogs shopping anything please just holler xxxxxx
Oohhhh and mean write !!,
Lots of Love to you all as a Family, Positive thoughts for you guys all the way, your blog is Amazing & will help so many other people out there, Keep strong sending you lots of Love & Healing you are all so strong, love Vicky xx