From day one of my diagnosis and mastectomy of the right breast, I have been adamant about having my left breast removed as well; only for precautionary reasons. My doctor had told me to wait at least a year and see how I felt about it then. This week became my "one year" anniversary of breast cancer diagnosis. I have long awaited the visit that would determine if I could be free of "breasts" forever. I can't even believe that I would be saying such a thing, but the mere thought of going through all I've experienced this year, again, makes me "wait in line"! I am fully aware that cancer can return, even if the breasts are removed. My first scheduled appointment ended with my doctor being called into surgery, so I was rescheduled for today. My husband had taken a day of vacation, only to be asked the disappointing question of, "Can you come back Monday"? Dr.Williams enters the room with a big grin and a statement that I was anticipating, "I know why you're here, and are you sure?" After an examination of my chest and left breast, I am told that "it's 'a go' if I pass my Mammogram. He stated that as far as he could tell, everything looked fine, but to be sure, I would have to have the dreaded "MAMA gram" as I refer to it, just in case something was "hiding" in there and he would need to have a plan of action before removal. I hurried to my car, looking up the mammography center that I've used last year, and was able to make an appointment for this week. Finishing up with my "Herceptin" this July, I have selected August as the month to say goodbye to the "love on the left" who has served me, hubby and children, well, for over the past 40 years. There will be no reconstruction. I will also have my port removed at that time as well. God has been so good to me, through all of this. I can't imagine not having His arms to hold me, or His shoulder to cry on...God is Good!
