6/8/13
I haven't been posting because I didn't have any updates which is good news! I thought about writing to everybody about my updated status but been too lazy to log on.. Sorry and thanks for those who have been asking how I am.
I am still taking Tamoxifen and will remain on it until January 2014. I have been feeling pretty good the last few months.
When you have a feeling of uncertainly you should check it out. I felt a few bumps in my right breast in a different area than I had before. I believed they were the same issue I was having in the past from the radiation but started doubting myself. I started to watch them closer and then my mind started playing tricks with me. I asked my husband if he noticed anything different. He suggested that I make an appointment with my doctor. I started thinking the bumps were bigger than the bumps in the past. I also noticed its not as round on the bottom of the breast kind of flat shape. My right breast on the bottom from time to time itches really bad. I started to put anti-itch cream on it to help. I made an appointment to see my plastic surgeon.
I went to my appointment on Wednesday June 5, 2013. I showed her the bumps. She confirmed its from the radiation and they can move and come and go. It seems like my bumps don't go away but that's how everything has gone with my medical. She thought they felt smaller from last time but I didn't. As far as the itchiness underneath the breast, its new nerves growing into the area and tend to be itchy. She said to put on cream on when needed.
When she examined underneath the right breast she noticed the skin is thinning out. This is happening since my skin's elasticity is not as strong as it should be. This was a side effect from the radiation. The implant is okay but the skin is having trouble holding up the weight of the implant. It is okay right now but she wants to see me in September for another exam. She explained if it keeps thinning out she would place some pig skin underneath the implant to make a pocket. I guess I will have too find out more about what that is. She has seen this issue before on other patients. This would hold up the implant because eventually I would be able to see my implant from the skin being too thin. She would go in from the side of the breast and insert this pocket. She would not know if she would have to remove the implant until the surgery. The procedure would be about 20 minutes but would be considered a surgery so I would need to go to the hospital. If I need it, then I will get it done but stinks because we have a large deductible for our insurance. My plastic surgeon would be covered but there's the extra cost such as anesthesia, hospital, nurses, labs, and more. We will deal with it when the time comes.
I am also updating new photos on my blog site so check them out.
Enjoy your Summer and try to relax, life is too short!!! We need to take a breath and enjoy the moments we have today.
Take Care
