Mummy’s poorly, let’s get her better

Cancerversary

2021-11-30T14:08:00Z

It's been a long time since I have written. Last week marked one year since my diagnosis. I didn't think I would get emotional about it. I have been working hard to get 'back to normal'. I am in a new job, have been ...(read more)

Holiday energy and new boob shyness

2021-08-12T15:30:00Z

Hubby the boys and I ventured away for a few days this week and it was glorious. We didn’t attempt to do much didn’t plan the days but just wanted to get away and try and relax after this rather mad year for all of us! We had been away th...(read more)

“Active treatment” finished, I should be celebrating…but just feel odd?

2021-07-21T20:09:00Z

On Tuesday this week I had my twentieth radiotherapy session after 18 chemotherapy treatments, a lumpectomy and then 20 radiotherapy sessions I was done with “active cancer treatment”. My radiotherapy centre had a bell and I rang it. I wa...(read more)

Supporting me and Supporting Macmillian

2021-07-08T09:41:00Z

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, my friends and family through this time, have been amazing and incredibly supportive! During these strange times that we are in I think it’s safe to say many of them felt a bit helpless tha...(read more)

Mid-way through Radiotherapy

2021-07-07T11:47:00Z

So I am in my new routine, each morning I bid fair well to the boys and then I jump in my car and travel the 25 mins to my Radiotherapy centre. I have had 11 out of my 20 zaps now. I should have had 12, but there was one day when the mach...(read more)

First radiotherapy sessions and sorry what’s this thing called a workout!?

2021-06-25T16:25:00Z

After waiting for wait seems like forever I had my first radiotherapy session on Tuesday. I thought I might be a bit nervous but after chemo and the operation I’m now just used to medical appointments and procedures, I’m not sure if that&...(read more)

Radiotherapy Planning, no tattoo but the return of my sparkle!

2021-06-11T12:07:00Z

So after what seems like forever waiting I now have a plan for my radiotherapy! After my initial meeting with my extremely charming Radiologist three weeks ago I have been waiting patiently for my radiotherapy planning appointment and details of when...(read more)

Post chemo social anxiety…do I still know how to talk to people normally!?

2021-05-30T19:32:00Z

Whilst I’m waiting for Radiotherapy to start (no start date yet likely to be week commencing 7th June), I am timidly, along with the rest of the world stepping back into normality by meeting up with some friends and family I’ve not seen i...(read more)

Radiotherapy what’s the plan!?

2021-05-24T19:13:00Z

So last week I met with the radiotherapist. I’m so used to meeting consultants now I have my patter down. “Yes I am relatively young, yes I’ve been very lucky to keep so much of my hair, yes the cold cap was horrid, no I don’t...(read more)

Nails, eyebrows and teeth….the ongoing fun of chemo side effects

2021-05-14T20:01:00Z

After the high of last week, (which I’m still experiencing don’t get me wrong) it’s time to talk about some of the lasting effects following my 18 weeks of chemotherapy. I am lucky and five/six weeks post my final treatment I&...(read more)

Post surgery biopsy results

2021-05-08T09:32:00Z

On Friday I was back at the hospital to see my Surgeon for my post surgery review and to hopefully get the results from the biopsies for everything they took out. To say I was nervous was a bit of an understatement! If they had the result...(read more)

Cancer reading and Chemo in lockdown vs pre-lockdown thoughts

2021-05-03T12:18:00Z

Whilst I’ve been attempting to do as I’m told and just rest to give my body a chance to recover from major surgery (I’m doing my best I promise), the one thing I am relishing is the opportunity to spend some quality time reading! Wh...(read more)

Worst patient in the world take two

2021-05-02T11:07:00Z

It’s been four days since my surgery, I’m home and under strict instructions to simply rest and recover from the procedure. That is easier said than done! As I mentioned in my previous post I am lucky that I have come out of my op well. I...(read more)

Surgery done and dusted

2021-04-29T10:39:00Z

I’m writing this from my hospital bed and I’m pleased to say that my surgery yesterday all went to plan. They removed my right nipple and the cancer lump attached to it as well as half the lymph nodes on my right side (which was the plan ...(read more)

Count down to surgery...try not to focus on 'what ifs'

2021-04-26T12:08:00Z

This morning I had my pre-op assessment and COVID tests ahead of my operation on Wednesday, its all starting to get very real! The boys were dropped of with grandparents over the weekend (and are loving the excitement of it all, after all ...(read more)