02/03/2026
Megan’s process report
32 days post surgery and I'm feeling great.
Results from my tissue revealed a 2nd tumor, which was not picked up on possibly due to the extent of the pre cancer/calcification, so my surgeon was relieved that we did the mastectomy as it would of been missed doing a lumpectomy.
Due to not a complete response from chemotherapy ie the tumor was still there, the medical panel have decided a treatment of low dose chemo to wipe out potentially any remaining cancer cells.
As my oncologist said you could be cancer free now, but we can't say for sure so this is our protocol.
I had complete pathological clearance in my lymph nodes which was fantastic and apparently I'm unusual again as most people end up with complete clearance of the tumor and not of the lymph nodes..
The medical panel also reccomended radiation.
My surgeon suggested a private consultation with a Radiology Oncologist to discuss if this was necessary as one of the suggestions was to radiate some of my lymph nodes as well as the chest wall.
I tell you what, you get decision fatigue, next level really, especially when the decisions you make are potentially life or death.
To simplify this part, I took all the information, discussed it with a few close people and decided on no radiation. Sometimes more is not always better and there are pros and cons to each choice, I feel settled with my choice.
As I enjoy the last 2 weeks of completing being off work, I'm reflecting often on the past 7 months, that date 24th July 2025 will be with me forever, the words you never want to hear "You have cancer" the roller-coaster of emotions, the uncertainty, disruptions, endless appointments, vulnerability, the impact on the people around you, the what if's, how's and why's
I've had my moments of doom & gloom, but I'm proud of myself for the most part staying positive and upbeat, this has been made possible from the love and support from family,friends and clients for that I'm so grateful ❤️ 🙏
Mege 🥰