Hi everyone, have just joined as I thought it would help to put things down on paper.
Started a few weeks ago, thinking I had a lump in my left breast. My Mum had breast cancer 27 years ago at the age of 35 and had to have a left breast mastectomy (and is still here to tell the tale). On being referred by my GP, discovered nothing on my left but two tumours on my right, which after biopsies, came back as positive - I have breast cancer at the age of 36!
Things have moved very rapidly since then - bloods and tests, and I am having a double mastectomy on Wednesday 9th June 2010. The Consultant and my Care Nurse feel that because I am only 36 and have numerous tumours, then a double mastectomy is best. Have had to be officially measured (for my silicone and soft 'falsies') - I will be having reconstruction at a later date, as to have this done at the same time would complicate things if I need further surgery. I will also find out shortly afterward surgery whether I will need chemo.
I am trying to be positive (usually for those around me rather than myself) as I have a 9 year old Daughter and an 11 year old Son ... and a Husband who is trying to hold himself together for me!
All in all, from the day of my GP to the day of my Surgery, will be exactly 4 weeks to the day!
This week is the longest of my life! xx
