"Breast cancer care"

I had bleeding from a nipple over Christmas and was quickly referred to the Breast Care centre at Lincoln hospital. 

An ultrasound scan showed 2 cysts which were aspirated but the radiologist wanted to check the area again after this had been done. She was unsure about the area and took 3 biopsies. So thankful that she did as this confirmed a 10mm hormone led tumour which had not been visible.

An MRI was carried out and a further check of my lymph glands which had been a bit swollen at the first scan. The latter was found to be fine and was believed to have been caused by my having had my shingles jab 6 weeks before the original scan.

A successful lumpectomy was performed at the beginning of March. Tests revealed that the cancer hadn’t extended into my lymph glands but a further area of ‘non invasive’ cancer had been found which resulted in a second operation.

I am now awaiting referral to oncology for radiotherapy treatment.