Newly diagnosed update

Good morning,

I just wanted to update you all on test results. The microcalcifications in the left are NOT cancer, they are fibro cystic changes which is normal for my age (53). Had 5 hours of scans etc at Maroondah on Thursday - ct scan for chest, abdo & pelvic area to check lungs etc and a bone scan to check if cancer is anywhere else in my body. Such a relief to get a call last night letting me know that I do NOT have cancer anywhere else in my body, just the tumour in the right breast.

Going back to surgeon on Wednesday to book in surgery dates, chemo etc. I have decided to have a full mastectomy on the right side instead of the lumpectomy. I just feel that psychologically I will cope better if my breast is totally gone. There is a 4% chance of cancer coming back whether I have a lumpectomy or the mastectomy. Only time will tell (after all treatments have stopped) which side of the odds I will fall on.

Many thanks to every single one of you who have helped hold me together over the past couple of weeks. I know the road ahead is full of highs and lows and just as I get up I will be knocked back down again but I have a much more positive attitude to it all now. 

Sending much love & healing powers to you all,  Heather xx