Earth - that sounds like a tough appointment and you will be feeling physically and emotionally bruised. Give yourself time to take it all in, - its always a shock to the system. So a nice gentle few days if you can manage it, and be kind to yourself 
Several of us have had mastectomies, so any questions just ask away, anything goes on this thread as topsy says, so let us support you
hello and welcome Nitty, I sorry to hear of your diagnosis, I saw your other thread, it must be very hard to be in limbo and not know exactly what treatment you will be having. Similar to topsy, before my chemo I had a ct scan, a bone scan, blood tests, echocardiogram and ECG, and a liver ultrasound (although that was to check something which showed on the ct). So its possible you will have all or some of those. have you had a chance for a discussion with your oncologist yet, or are you still waiting for appointments? hope you find out soon what your treatment plan is, waiting is hard. As I said to Earth, - anything we can help with just ask
Framey, I'm glad your mum is feeling positive, and now has an idea of her treatment, when will she start radiotherapy, does she know yet?
Hello to everyone else, amber I hope those pesky SE's have settled down a bit today, and you are able to get plenty of rest.
Figgy, I hope you are feeing better too, it sounds as if things are starting to heal nicely which is good. And it sounds as if your boys are having great fun at the holiday camp (smile)
Had to get up early this morning, had to have a fasting blood test at the hospital and it had to be done by 9 am. I went for tea and toast in the hospital cafe immediately afterwards!