jinman
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We don't think much about it, but there is also a high instance of breast cancer in men. Several weeks ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy on August 20th. I was discharged from the hospital on August 24th and had my stitches removed yesterday afternoon at my doctor's clinic. In the weeks ahead, I will undergo a PET scan to look for more cancer, but my doctor says it's doubtful. So far, only the tumor and two lymph nodes have shown positive. My doctor says it is doubtful the cancer has spread farther, but he wants to do all tests to see if anything can be detected even down to the cellular level. He is suggesting that I will probably get some radiation and chemo even if nothing else is detected. Over the next four to five weeks, I'll find out the full details.
My surgery has been very uneventful. I took some pain meds every 6 hours after surgery. But after 22 hours, I didn't need them anymore. I only missed one day of posting on TBN since I had my wife's Kindle with me in the hospital. This morning, I went to the garden and picked blackeyed peas. The doctor told me I could drive also, but to not lift heavy weight. Of course, I have a streetcar track (more like a roller coaster track) up my right side from about 6" above my navel to my armpit. I have some discomfort where my arm folds, but not much. The most pain has been the blisters on my skin where it revolted when tape was applied and removed.
I would write more, but there's not much more to say. Guys, don't think that breast cancer is a female only disease. It is NOT! If you have discomfort or any hardness, get it checked out. I expect to make a full recovery, but truthfully, I waited too long. I knew something was there and waited about 6 weeks before getting help. I encourage you to not follow my example. If you think something might be wrong, go get checked out.
My surgery has been very uneventful. I took some pain meds every 6 hours after surgery. But after 22 hours, I didn't need them anymore. I only missed one day of posting on TBN since I had my wife's Kindle with me in the hospital. This morning, I went to the garden and picked blackeyed peas. The doctor told me I could drive also, but to not lift heavy weight. Of course, I have a streetcar track (more like a roller coaster track) up my right side from about 6" above my navel to my armpit. I have some discomfort where my arm folds, but not much. The most pain has been the blisters on my skin where it revolted when tape was applied and removed.
I would write more, but there's not much more to say. Guys, don't think that breast cancer is a female only disease. It is NOT! If you have discomfort or any hardness, get it checked out. I expect to make a full recovery, but truthfully, I waited too long. I knew something was there and waited about 6 weeks before getting help. I encourage you to not follow my example. If you think something might be wrong, go get checked out.