Whew, you were so right, there is so much information to take in and so many options for me. Which I know is a good thing! I feel so much better after seeing the surgeon, she is so helpful and makes me more relaxed. It also helps to now be planning and making decisions. I have a book to study on the treatments and options and have to go back on Tuesday with my decision on which surgery to have.
I went it determined to have a mastectomy and get rid of the whole thing, I never liked the damn things anyway, I am a 14DD and have found them nothing but trouble. But when I have calmed down enough to think clearly, I could then consider what effect having one large breast and one nothing could have on me,as I already have a twisted spine and back problems.
I know we really don't know what stage or type of cancer I have until after the operation, thanks to all you ladies information, but the surgeon said it was classed as early stage and the ultrasound didn't show lymph node changes. So lumpectomy was an option.
she also offered lumpectomy with a reduction at the same time which will remove another suspect tiny lump in another part of the breast and also make them smaller, with a possibility of having a reduction in the other side as well at the same time.
I was completely against the risk of having only a lumpectomy and maybe having the cancer come back but she did set my mind at ease a bit about that risk. I still have to read up about it though before I am sure what option to take. I am I am not sure about the radiation though, so will read through all the comments on here about other people's experiences.
So after Tuesday, depending on what option I choose, I could be in for surgery by Thursday next week or the next Thursday.
Thank you for your help and support, I really needed it.
