One week after surgery

Hello friends and family.

its been a week since surgery and Im

ticking along not to badly.

Another week to go before I see the surgeon and hear his findings.

Ive been asked by a number of people for a recap of events prior to surgery so here goes.

I retired from AMA on Feb 14 this year.

The following week I had a routine Mamogram. They saw something so sent me for another one. Still weren’t liking something they were seeing so sent me for an Ultrasound. Before leaving this appointment they’d booked me for a biopsy the following week.

Turned out to be cancer. Got the call March 20th 5 weeks into retirement.

No symptoms no lumps.

just to be sure I had to have a 2 nd biopsy on another site they were sure was just a cyst. It wasn’t.

Then the waiting game began. Truly the hardest part.

saw the surgeon with Art on Apr 30

Another week plus to get a surgery date of June 12Th

The type of Breast cancer I have is Hormone positive.

Theres more than one type, who knew!

so I opted for two lumpectomies and they took 3 lymph nodes, all on the left side.

Im told they will probably follow up with 3 weeks of radiation after I heal up.

and then I will be on a cancer drug for the foreseeable future.

things I’ve come to realize

1 It’s really hard to wash your hair with one hand

2 My husband is amazing

3 I’m very blessed to have wonderful friends and family who really care.

4 I love ❤️ living in Canada

5 I’m in awe at the kindness the medical field has shown me

We’ll that’s me for now.

if anyone has any questions don’t hesitate to ask.

Love Mel🧑🏻‍🦰