Codswallop
Codswallop “nonsense:rubbish” This cancer chapter is complete codswallop. Many who undergo double mastectomy (DMX) with tissue expanders develop necrosis. Necrotic skin is basically cells that die in the skin tissue after surgery and I get to be one of the many. My doctor sent me to a wound specialist and I was recommended for hyperbaric chamber to speed me along to next steps. However after consideration and consult we determined for the necrosis to be cut out as there is healthy tissue underneath. But wait there’s more; I have a hole that tissue and skin didn’t heal and so now I’m treating for the next couple of weeks in hope that it closes up. If not, I will need surgery sooner than later and restart the process. If so, my permanent implant surgery is scheduled for May 5th. My hair is growing back, I have 6 more immunotherapy infusions and I’m fighting like hell to get over a cold and to finish this battle. So pull up your pants, put the boots on and let’s sto...