Bill came with me to hear the consultant telling us the tests results. 2 lumps - 21 and 17mm, sufficiently far apart to require mastectomy. Breast reconstruction may be possible in the same operation as the mastectomy provided that radiotherapy is not indicated. A sentinel lymph node biopsy (actually - removal) will tell if the cancer has begun to spread and, if so, then immediate reconstruction will not be an option.
I was given a variety of information packs and leaflets. I had possession of my notes whilst waiting for the breast care nurse. I copied everything out into my notebook. At the moment - information is power! Otherwise I'm totally powerless, aren't I?
Got home. After 3.30 I went down to school to have a cry with my friends. I couldn't decide if I would be ok to come into work on Thursday and Friday - after all - I'm not ill, in pain, am I? Jackie told me I wasn't to come in, and made supply cover arrangements. I am so thankful to her, for being able to decide for me. I had run out of sense.
Now these 2 days will give me a chance to drive down to Kent to see my parents, tell them face to face.
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