But I can’t have breast cancer, there’s nothing wrong with me!

  • Stage, Grade, Treatment ….. Mindf**k!

    At this point I’m getting used to the obligatory “clinical groping” of my breasts and have a certain fondness for my superhero breast cancer cape (would like the additional superpowers…. Laser vision? Invisibility? Alas none ...
  • Appointments….. more peopling than strictly necessary!

    Roll on a week of sleepless nights and going down the rabbit hole of Googling “will writing services” “am I going to die” and the suchlike and acceptance began to set in. As much as I dislike the phrase “it’s is wh...
  • Oh FFS!

    “So I’m just going to have another look at this area here” this one sentence interrupted my monologue on school holidays, work drama and the price of food and gave me pause to ask “oh? Why is something wrong?” The ensuin...
  • One stop boob shop

    “Please attend the breast care clinic on the 28/7/23 at 8:30 am following referral from your GP” First thought “why is it so hot in here?” Second thought, “glad I came alone looks like I may be in for a bit of a wait&hel...
  • “Get your tits out”

    Fast forward to my breast check up appointment…. I sat in the waiting room with no anxiety or concern still convinced that I would be sent away with a clean bill of health and a commendation for checking my breasts regularly (something I was w...