Nadia Wismer is thought to have recovered from the tumor in her breast, but…: “She will remain a high-risk patient for the rest of her life.”

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During a self-examination last February, Nadia Wismer (49) discovered a lump in her right breast. He immediately called his gynecologist and breast specialist, Dr. med. Julia Talimi-Schnabel not only runs her own practice in Thalwil ZH, but also works as an associate doctor at the Lake Zurich Breast Center in Hirslanden Klinik Im Park.

Everything seemed fine, but there was a shock at the check-up in mid-December: There was also a swelling in the left breast. “And it turned out to be an aggressive, malignant tumor,” says patient Nadia Wismer. He immediately made an appointment for the operation at the Hirslanden Clinic Im Park to remove the rapidly growing swelling (more on this in Chapter 1). “By December 23, three days after receiving the diagnosis, I had already had surgery and was back home.”

Uncertainty continues after the operation

The following Christmas days were overshadowed by illness. “Before the operation, there was only one direction: to finish everything as quickly as possible. But after the surgery, I had time to study.” Questions arose such as: Was everything really surgically removed? Are there metastases even if the lymph nodes are not affected? “I was also disturbed by some people’s reactions. Some asked: ‘Why are you going to chemotherapy?’ All this stressed him out.

Doctor Julia Talimi-Schnabel adds: “The tumor was only very small. But because it was so aggressive, we recommended chemotherapy and radiotherapy. And as follow-up treatment, anti-hormonal therapy to prevent the cancer cells from growing further.”

Nadia Wismer says she felt she needed support when chemotherapy started in January. “Julia Talimi-Schnabel then put me in touch with a psycho-oncologist who helped me cope with these fears. This was also a relief for my partner, who also had to struggle with his own emotions.”

Important support from the Breast Care Nurse

Nadia Wismer also received help from Rie Blumer, Breast Care Nurse at the Lake Zurich Breast Center at Hirslanden Clinic Im Park, who acts as the contact person and link between doctors and patients on all concerns (more about this in the box). “The support he provided was crucial. I learned from him that chemotherapy can make you fuzzy and that you need to be careful when driving. He also called me to ask how I was doing. And he gave me a questionnaire to clarify what problems the disease was causing, for example at work or financially.

Nadia Wismer had to endure four courses of chemotherapy in total. “The first one was difficult because I also had a gastrointestinal infection and had to take antibiotics. And I was suffering from severe migraine pains. But I tolerated the remaining cycles very well.” Drinking plenty of alcohol, moderate exercise, sleep and vital nutrients while walking with his dog would have helped him.

About ten days after starting chemotherapy, she began experiencing terrible hair loss. “There was hair everywhere, in the car and on the bed. I thought before that this part would be very difficult, especially since I have beautiful long hair. “When the time came, visuality was no longer so important because health was the priority.”

Breast care nurse Rie Blumer advised her to cut her hair shorter beforehand. “And I was given the addresses of the wigs in advance. I booked it from a provider and then had to pick it up. Now the hair is growing back. Curled up, as is often the case after chemotherapy.

Today Nadia Wismer feels well again

Nadia Wismer tolerated chemotherapy followed by radiation well to prevent the possible spread of cancer cells. «I had 19 radiation treatments in one month. They left a rash and burned a bit. But I was able to deal with it pretty well.

So how is it today? Nadia Wismer: “Good! I can do everything again and go about my daily life normally again. However, my nails are still very thin and I still have sensory problems in my feet. I also get tired more easily, but the fatigue itself is under control.” Thanks to her positive experiences at the Lake Zurich Breast Center, Nadia Wismer has reconciled herself to medicine as a whole and is now working again in her traditional job as a medical practice assistant (MPA), although today she is in a laboratory.

Doctor Julia Talimi-Schnabel adds: “Nadia Wismer did everything that could be done. As of now, he has recovered. However, she remains a risky patient throughout her life. Therefore, he needs close follow-up care.” The time between examinations is shorter, initially using breast screening as well as ultrasound and mammography. “Then the distances will grow. “To reduce Ms. Wismer’s risk of recurrence, five years of anti-hormonal therapy was recommended.”

Patient Wismer and gynecologist Talimi-Schnabel advise all women to take breast cancer prevention seriously. For more information, interested individuals can contact the Lake Zurich Breast Center or another certified Hirslanden breast center. You can find all locations of certified Hirslanden breast centers and more information about breast cancer here.

Source : Blick