So scared.

Good morning, 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