Don't worry about your lump she said...

Breast Cancer 8 - Chemo First Cycle

2023-05-29T15:08:52Z

The fact that I’ve not updated my blog since my first chemo-eve should tell you something. I feel that now, sadly, I must admit, that treatment has overtaken my life. It feels like a long list headed ‘no you can’t’. So ...(read more)

Breast Cancer 7 – Chemo-Eve

2023-05-10T19:34:00Z

Tomorrow is the first day of the next stage – Day 1 of Chemo. Still no results from the tests following my CT. The void of waiting and the unknown is still there, but I am hoping that no news is good news. Everything is crossed. U...(read more)

Breast Cancer 6 – Oncology first timer + CT results

2023-04-28T20:31:58Z

‘Probably nothing to worry about…’ Forgive me…. but I’ve been there before! The fact that I am writing this at 3am will tell you something… I had my first oncology appointment yesterday and the results of m...(read more)

Breast Cancer 5 - 26 days post op…

2023-04-22T16:36:12Z

It’s 26 days, almost 4 weeks since my operation. Do I still have the nerve pain? Yes, I do. What’s it like? Sunburn dipped in nettle stings! But thanks to feedback from here and instructions from the Breast Unit, h...(read more)

Breast Cancer 4 - Post Op Work/Pain Juggle

2023-04-14T19:00:25Z

It’s 18 days since my op. ‘No driving until 3 weeks after’ – that’s in 3 days’ time. How to I feel….. sore! The sunburn sensation hasn’t improved and in fact has sadly got worse. I called t...(read more)

Breast Cancer 3 - Post Op first 2 weeks...

2023-04-14T04:38:55Z

It’s two weeks now since my Lumpectomy and Lymph Node Clearance and I am feeling quite proud that I have got through this far – although I am acutely aware that cancer can be a very long road and I am still only just buckling my seatbelt....(read more)

Breast Cancer 2: Lumpectomy Prep - but not as you know it...

2023-04-11T19:36:34Z

As the days ticked by towards my lumpectomy and lymph node clearance – I found it wasn’t the procedure that was bothering me … increasingly it was the general anaesthetic. I’ve had several general anaesthetics in my life &nda...(read more)

My Diagnosis Whirlwind...

2023-04-09T11:44:13Z

When I first went to the GP after accidentally finding a weird hard lump that I wasn't even sure was in my boob - her response was, 'don't worry we refer everyone as a matter of course - I've never felt a lump like yours - I'm sure you've got nothing...(read more)