06/11/2026
***Post 3 of 3***
The next thing is I have 4 lymph nodes that have something going on. The biopsy said they weren't cancer, but there is still a chance they could be according to the surgeon. They will be removed during surgery and the whole lymph node will be tested while I am under. If they come back cancerous, more lymph nodes will be removed to be safe. I am not sure how many. If they come back benign, just the 4 will be removed. The spots have shrunk as well so hoping its only the 4 that get removed and they arent cancer🤞
The other thing that could happen is once I am opened up, the surgeon could decide that a mastectomy is necessary and the better option and that is what will happen. So I will head into surgery in 2 weeks from today with my preference, but when I wake up I may have received a mastectomy and more lymph nodes removed. So it is also a bit scary to not know. But I will trust the process and know whatever happens wil be for my highest good.
This is what I chose for myself because it is what I feel is best for me. These types of decisions are very difficult. A friendly reminder to everyone that there are women who will see this that have chosen differently than me and to please be respectful of your comments. I support all women in whatever decisions you have made or will make. Choose what feels the best for you and your body, no matter what you are told by others. No one knows better what is the best for you, than you 🩷