THR Complex THR....has anyone else been through this?

[Vida]

Hi all. @Josephine my mind has been deflected from various orthopaedic issues with a sudden breast cancer diagnosis. I had a mastectomy 4 weeks ago to remove a large tumour, one of several, it all happened extremely fast. Fortunately the pathology looks good and I will likely be on tamoxifen. Unfortunately I have developed a very painful infection. Oral ABs aren't helping, so today I will probably go into hospital for IV treatment. Can this affect my so far very successful hip replacement?

Also, I would just like to remind women struggling with hip pain pre surgery and focused on post surgical recovery NOT to neglect BSE and/or annual physicals as I did. I guess I just stopped being vigilant given everything else going on. I know I am lucky but I would not wish anyone else to go through my experience in the last six weeks.

 

[nerdgrrl]

Oh Vida, so sorry to hear about your diagnosis! Be careful, chemo affects a lot of your ability to fight infection. It is definitely a good idea to deal with it aggressively. I'm keeping you in my thoughts.

 

[octopus]

Oh Vicki! I'm so sorry to hear about your breast cancer. I'm thinking of you and sending you lots of love. xxx

 

[Damn!]

Vicki, I am so glad you caught everything in time and your prognosis is a great one. Keep your chin up.