The contrast dye, which was injected on the day of torture, is apparently taken up differently by malignant and normal cells, so is a very accurate measurement of cancerous activity. As it is 2cm diameter, they will take out a piece 4cm in diameter which hopefully gives a clear margin all round. I believed the choice was between a bacon slicer and an ice cream scoop, but seems it is going to be an apple corer instead!! The core will be removed down to the muscle layer, and then apparently they can shift some tissue around to help fill the gap.
I have to go in for pre-op counselling where they will discuss everything in much greater detail and show me some photos of what to expect.
It seems I will be left with a dent, which can be filled at a later date if it seems too deformed but, according to the surgeon, they can remove 10% of breast tissue and get a really good result.
'And, with the size of your breasts, we should be OK'!!
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Have just caught up on your blog Sue - so pleased to hear some good news. Hope that you are able to have a fantastic time with the kids for the rest of August. Thinking of you all.
Joy x
I've been following your traumatic journey on your blog lately and we've remembered you in our prayers for the past few months and I'm so relieved for you that it's good news.
Just the news we prayed for. We will rejoice and give thanks and raise a glass in celebration. Have a great holiday
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