The treatment plan

I left the appointment on 31st October, knowing that occult cancer was rare and knowing that what ever the results of the biopsy, I was facing a treatment plan involving some sort surgery, radio therapy and chemotherapy!

Mr Dawson had spent a lot of time answering questions, so I was well prepared for the results on 4th November. I also made friends with Dr Google and did a little research!

Both Danny and Steve came with me to that appointment and both looked dapper in their work suits!! True to form , Steve got us to NGH at 11.10am for a 12 o'clock appointment! To be fair we had been told to get there early.... however we were not seen until 12.30!!!

Steve and Serge looking dapper!

So......I was told that cancer cells were found in two of the biopsies taken. Because Dr D, had taken the time to answer questions at the last appointment, hearing the proposed treatment plan was not a shock.

I am now booked in for a 'left mastectomy, axilary clearance and temporary insertion of an implant ' on 20th November .

Chemotherapy will start in the New year and this time next year I will undergo reconstructive surgery.

A long and eventful journey ahead of us... But with 'the ducks all lined up'  I'm feeling as determined as ever!!