My second visit to see a surgical Oncologist regarding my breast cancer was at the Moffitt Center in Tampa which is a highly regarded cancer research hospital. I was lucky enough to have a friend with great connections who got me an appointment there with one of the top doctors. That alone gave me some peace of mind. Thank you Sherry!
As soon as we walked through the doors I felt like I was going to a day spa…soothing waterfall behind the front desk, stone accent wall and jars filled with lovely smelling stuff took my mind off the real reason we were here. Oh yeah, I have cancer. Our visit was with a team of doctors who gave me their evaluation of my situation and basically threw out all the same options as the last doctor. Surgery, Chemo and possibly radiation if needed.
The ball is in my court now and I have to decide about reconstructive surgery or not and partial vs. full mastectomy. It’s a tough call but knowing that both paths have proven to have the same health outcome for most patients helps me a lot. It really comes down to inconvenience, appearance and multiple surgeries vs. 6 weeks of radiation.
It’s like on the Amazing Race when the team has to decide between eating something foul and disgusting or do a physically grueling task that no human should ever try to do. In order to advance in that game or the game of life, you just have to pick one and go for it and then hope you made the best decision to get through to the finish line. I’ll let you know what I decide.
Karen
you are more than welcome...
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