Sunnybrook and Woodbridge

Mandy had her 2nd cone biopsy at Sunnybrook yesterday. This one was the laser treatment and it was quite uncomfortable for her. She came out in tears, scaring another young woman waiting for her turn to go in. Many felt quite bad about that.

After leaving the hospital we visited Alex Farms for some Gorgonzola and gnocchi. We then took a drive up to Woodbridge for some Italian deals. I picked up some more cheese, breads and things.

Maybe someone can tell me where in Woodbridge to go to find some "Tuscan" pottery to make up for what I did not buy in Italy.

Last night I finally got a good nights sleep. Before Mandy's appointment, I got only about 1-1/2 to 2 hours sleep, but last night I slept from 11 to 7:30 am. I feel a lot better today, except that tummy feels out of sorts.

Today was my first visit with the genetics department at the cancer centre. I have decided to be tested for the BRCA 1/2 genes. I feel that it is a good idea, and it gives us an indication as to whether or not Mandy should be tested in the future.

Because I am scheduled to start radiation in February of 2009, they are expediting the testing and it will only take 4 months instead of 1 year. This is because if you test positive and want to consider double mastectomy, with reconstruction, it is better to be done before the radiation starts, so I am thinking we will be delaying the start of the radiation, until at least the results are in.