Views From The Edge

So I had my appointment at the Breastscreen Clinic at St George Hospital. I had a mammogram and an ultrasound. The mass has gotten a little bigger and more condensed. The doctor decided not to do another biopsy as there is still some bruising from the previous one. She is still concerned about the lump in my right breast so she told me to wait and speak to the surgeon.

After we chatted about it, we decided the best thing to do is have surgery and just remove the damn thing. I have a very strong history of cancer, especially in the female side of my family. I told the doctor that I am not going to play Russian roulette with this thing. So I have an appointment to see him in his private rooms. He is going to put me in as a public patient and remove the lump.

I will feel better when this thing is out. It will probably be benign, but I don't want to wait another six months and another biopsy to find out.

I will say that the staff at the clinic are wonderful. They have made the waiting room so comfortable with tea, coffee and biscuits. They also give you sandwiches. They are caring and they do realise that undergoing all these tests can be painful and even a little scary. I do hope that they can get me in soon, but going through the public system can take a little time. Still, I think I have made a good decision.