Had an ultrasound scan 2 days ago to check size of tumour. The little bugger has not shrunk at all. Had appointment with surgeon to discuss my options. He said I could try a quadranectomy, where he would remove the upper outer quadrant of the breast and he could remodel at a later date. If they didnt get clear margins, I would have to go back to theatre for further surgery. Or I could have a mastectomy.
I have spoken in lenght with V about this. I couldnt decide, I dont want to lose my breast, I really dont, BUT I just kept saying to V, that if the cancer came back in the future, and I had chosen to have the quadranectomy, I would never forgive myself. Surgeon kept saying it was my decision, which I know it is, but I asked him what he would advise his wife to do - he said a mastectomy. I knew deep down I would have to take that option, as I cant risk it coming back.
Date for surgery set - 10th December - not long away - am very scared.
This is my story, as a 42 year old, young woman, living with terminal breast cancer.
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Sunday, 26 September 2010
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