New diagnosis

Well this week has been busy again for me! I have had my seroma drained twice now but it seems that the worst is over as although there is still a slight lump the redness and pain has subsided. I still feel weakness in my arm which I am not used to! I started back at work yesterday so the full days have worn me out a bit after not doing much for over two weeks. I had my appointment with the genetic counsellor on Monday due to the family history and the existence of the BRCA 2 gene in my direct line. It's amazing that they have pushed me up the priority list to get a result in that gene in hopefully 3 weeks and if that is negative the BRCA 1 testing a few more weeks after that. I feel relief in knowing that I will have some more answers to help me make an informed decision. I'm not sure that even if the results are negative for the gene that I won't still go down the preventative mastectomy route as I don't think I will be able to relax with knowing that something else might pop up on me. My first appointment with the radiotherapy Dr is on the 30th so I look forward to discussing things with him too. I'm leaning towards the expander option if do move forward as that seems what I'm most comfortable with after all the research. I'd be guided by my surgeon though as I trust her judgement. I hope everything is ok for you Jen as I worry too what might pop up as I had another lump in my breast which came back from the biopsy as benign. I can't stop wondering though what might happen to it if left alone. I have been keeping busy during my recovery though organising a Pink Ribbon Breakfast with another friend going through treatment and it is getting bigger every day. We are hoping for a hundred guests and to raise over $1000 as we have been blessed with many donations for a raffle and auction we are holding and also catering for the day. Its been a real positive experience during all of this and something meaningful to fill my days. I have a Facebook page for the event if you want to have a look or if anyone is in Adelaide and wants to join us. The page and event are called 'Hope Love and Courage' and I'm very proud of what we have organised so far.