Eyes on the goal

(Written Friday)

Today I am celebrating.



In our meeting with Dr Kylie Snook we agreed that the best way forward is for me to have a mastectomy, and probably have the other side done to match in a year when I have the reconstruction.



I had prepared myself for this outcome, and I have to say that I am very happy about it. This as near as you get in this game to a guarantee of this disease not coming back later. I'll never have to worry about that now. One thing we know in our family is that an 'all clear' isn't necessarily forever, and that's something that I think would always have been at the back of my mind once my treatment is over.



Of course, I don't like the thought of being lopsided for a year any more than I will like losing my hair, but I feel as if I've been given a gift of peace of mind and a few more percentage points certainty of a long and happy life. Planning to raise a few glasses to that very shortly.



For now, I am keeping my eyes firmly on the future. In a year I'll have my hair back, and just wait until you see the rack I'll end up with!!!



xxxk