The Adventure Begins

Ok I am now ready to spill about results. Was informed that no invasive cancer in the lymph node that was taken. No invasive cancer in margins (even took extra for me). BUT ……… Still need to have a masectomy because there are lots of areas that have DCIS and can no be at high risk of this now becoming invasive. This is happening next Thursday. While I've been processing this lots of random thoughts have gone through head. One is 'oh so it's good news with a twist'. Another is during discussions with friends how it's a weird concept that your own body is trying to hurt you - I stated I hated my bitches now. My mates asked 'you mean you hate us'. I said 'no I hate my breasts and especially the left one as the bitch bites'. This conversation evolved and I know have a pink tshirt with blue writing (Viking Font) with the pink ribbon and the words 'The Bitch That Bites!' Another friend on seeing the shirt and hearing about how I want a couple of tattoos said it's like your symbols of strength. So after the masectomy I will only have to take Tamoxifen. And yes it has side effects. But when thinking big picture - I have been very lucky. There will still be some more tears to go but will be stronger from this adventure.