Tomorrow is the day that Sam is going in for the mastectomy. She’ll go into the hospital in the morning for what will be quite a life changing event and this time I don’t think there’ll be any hoodwinking of the nurses at shift change to get out early. They say that she will be in hospital for a couple of days at least, although this is only due to the auxiliary clearance of the lymph nodes. Usually a mastectomy is performed as part of day surgery and most women go home on the same day.
We had a copy of the letter that the consultant sent to the doctor explaining what the situation is with Sam. It explained that the lumpectomy wasn’t successful and due to the “extensive nature of the cancer” a mastectomy was required. Extensive nature??? It’s weird how you know what the meaning of something is in real life situations, but you lose the meaning of it when you really concentrate on it. It’s like when you hear a word over and over. After a while it just doesn’t sound right.
We saw Nia last week and she went out of her way to reassure us that everything was normal and that the treatment was just taking a detour, but the vascular invasion aspect of things really scares me. Apparently, this happens in most cases where the tumour is quite large, but it’s still a scary position to be in. We’ll have a clearer picture of how much of an invasion there was in 10 days time when they test all the tissue that’s removed tomorrow.
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My love & thoughts are with you Sam – stay strong as you have been doing. Fran xxxx
Ahh Sam you brave strong lady, will be thinking of you tomorrow. You’ve gone through so much it seams unfair. Lots of love Hun xxx
I shall be thinking of you all tomorrow and what you have to come Sam. You are going through yet another big obstacle that no woman ever wants to have to go through. It’s going to be tough but just focas on a positive outcome and that this won’t be how it is forever. Hopefully they can get all this nastyness out, you can focas on getting better and then plan for a fab reconstruction in the future. Big hugs to you all and all the best for the op tomorrow xx
I will be thinking of you both, I know this is a road you hoped you wouldn’t have to take & I know how difficult this journey has become but you have been so brave & dignified throughout. The next few days will be difficult for you all but the end result will be that this unwelcome piece of yuk will be kicked right into touch. Sending hugs & thoughts your way. Xxx
Sending lots of love Sam u will b in my thoughts tmrw.xxxx
Dearest Sam and Rich.To let you know we are thinking of you today and days ahead.You have both been incredibly brave and such and inspiration to so many.Remember you are never alone You have an army of friends and loving family all behind you always.Sending love.positive thoughts and a big hug.God Bless.Jan and Jimmy x x x x
Sending massive hugs, will be thinking of you all xxxxx
Hope feeling better today Sam, u can beat this, massive delicate hugs to you x