Wednesday, 21 August 2013

Doing the "Angelina" - the double Mastectomy

As most friends, family and work colleagues would know by now, I am now preparing for doing the "Angelina" and going back into surgery and doing a double mastectomy/re-construction.  This procedure will be done next week.  It's not near as daunting this time around as I understand the procedure itself AND I'm doing dealing with the cancer side.  This is merely a preventative measure that will bring better odds to help ensure the cancer doesn't come back and elongate my life way into the future!

I think it's an important thing to talk about and share openly though as many women go through this quietly and may have a very hard time processing it and adjusting the physicality of the change to their bodies.  It's a lot to take in but for me I'm all about the future and living a long life ahead and this is just a part of those efforts.

Thanks to everyone for all for the continued support!

1 comment:

  1. Best of luck Laurice!! I'd be doing the same thing. It is the right decision.

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