Year Two

It's not really worth remembering but it's year two since I had chemo.  On January 16th I told Mark that it was the second year since I had the first dose of chemo.  He said it is something we should forget, not remember.  I agree.  But some things you just cannot forget.  It's all in the past now.

The past couple of years hasn't been easy -  recovering from the treatments, had the bout against PLGA and still kind of iffy with the cyst on my left breast.   It is still not over.  I asked for a second opinion for the cyst.  Dr. Y is my new doctor and she works at Sunnybrook Hospital, one of the more reputable hospitals in Toronto.  They have the Odette Cancer Centre which is well known in our neck of the woods specializing in treating this disease. 

Dr. Y asked for three tests before she can give us her opinion.  Today I had another mammogram and breast ultrasound.  Next Friday it's breast MRI.  All three are needed in order for her to give her expert opinion.  Why three tests?  Apparently each test reveals something that the others don't.  That's fine as long as they give me a clear explanation what is happening with me.

Today was okay.  The lump I felt where the cyst is looks more like a tissue growth and according to the radiologist was "nothing of concern".  Great!  Next is the MRI and meeting with Dr.  Y.  I cannot wait to get Dr. Y's final opinion so I can move on with my life.

But you know what?  It does feel like my life is back to its old self.  I no longer wear the wig.  Yup, had the big "reveal" of my short do at work last month.  It got mixed reviews, some are still in shock I "cut" my hair short and most said it looks great on me.  I don't really care anymore.  I love not wearing the wig.

I guess it is worth celebrating this second year.  After all it has been two years since I beat breast cancer and I'm looking for many more years of living this life. :)