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A Chance Encounter – chapter 29
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Since there has been a cancellation, Tina was able to have an appointment the very same day she called Dr Prescott’s office. He was a very tall man with grey hair and an engaging smile. Both Tina and Bette felt at ease as soon as they met him.
«Please, sit down», he told them. He opened Tina’s file and read it before explaining what would happen next. «I see the cancer hasn’t spread so this is very good news, Miss Kennard. Has Dr Morris given you an information booklet that tells you about the different kind of surgeries?», he asked.
Tina nodded. «She has, but I’m afraid I didn’t read it last night. I was still in shock about what she had just told me…»
Dr Prescott gave her a warm smile. «I can certainly understand that. You have what we called Stage I, which means, as I said earlier, that the cancer is only in your breast and has not spread to lymph nodes or other parts of your body. In your case, you have basically three choices of surgery. The first one is a lumpectomy, where we only remove the lump and some tissue around it. After the surgery, you’ll need radiation treatment because it could keep the cancer from coming back to the same breast», he explained.
Dr Prescott also told them about the mastectomy, in which case he would remove the breast and nipple. «That option is for women who don’t want to worry about the possibility of cancer coming back again. The third option is a mastectomy with breast reconstruction. This surgery is done by a reconstructive plastic surgeon and gives you a new breast-like shape and nipple», Dr Prescott added.
«That’s a lot of things to consider», Tina said, turning to Bette. «How long would the radiation treatment be if I chose the first option?», Tina asked the doctor.
«Well, patients are usually treated five days a week in an outpatient centre for about six or seven weeks and each treatment lasts only a few minutes. The main side effects are swelling and heaviness in the breast, sunburn-like skin changes in the treated area, and fatigue», Dr Prescott told her.
He scheduled the surgery in two weeks and advised Tina to think about the option she wanted to choose. He told her to call him anytime if she had any question regarding the surgery. Bette and Tina thanked him and left his office. Once outside, Tina asked Bette if she would mind talking a walk before going back to the car.
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Glad to see Tina find the strength to deal with the bad news. You did a good job with providing treatment information.
As long as they stick together, they can conquer the world!
Glad to se Tina open up and ask Bette what she thought. Very well done on the treatment info. Very sweet and loving at the end. thank you PPVS
as long as they have each other, it should be okay
Good chapter, poor Tina and Im with BetteAndTinaForever. Please post more, thanks!
That was a very iformational and loving chapter. I’ve been though that with my ex-wife and your information was very good and presented very thoughtfully and the love you, kindness and patience that you showed between the girls, the doctor and Kit was very well done. The emotion and their was spot on. Bette was so tender and gentle and that was what Tina needed at that moment. Well done.PPS
Tina needs a lot of tenderness and love and understanding. As long as they have each other and the love they have.They can make it thanks
Go Tina Go Tina! Hope she makes a right choice! :DGreat chapter and PPS
I was happy to read that Tina decided to to with the surgery and with Bette’s help love and caring I know she will make it through.
God that’s hard.
That was a very touching and beautifully written chapter. I agree as some others have said that you did a good job with the treatment info. I actually found myself nodding in agreement with the doctor as he was telling them about the info on what would happen if she opted for the lumpectomy and then radiation. About 14 years ago I had to have radiation because I developed lip cancer and that is exactly what happens. I love that you have Tina being strong because that will make it easier for her and Bette to handle things. Milady, this is a great story and I still can’t thank you enough for taking on this subject.