purdeybru's blog

Day didn't start too promising again today, didn't even want to get out of bed! Eventually got my sorry a**e up and at 'em and tidied up a bit. Silence shattered when 2 girls and grandchildren came in. They were allready bickering and had been here 5 minutes. That then put me in a bad mood and we all ended up shouting at each other. Think I am going through a bit of an angry phase at the moment. Seems like the girls…

Having a down day today, in tears all morning imagining the worst. I knew it would come, but wasn't sure when. Went downstairs this morning and was greeted by chaos, dishes everywhere, enough dog hair on the kitchen floor to stuff a cushion, and a pile of dirty washing. Nothing changes, life around you just carries on as normal!! A friend asked me if I had sourced any nightwear or bra's for after my op and to be quite…

Hi all, had my CT scan and bone scan today. CT very weird especially when they put the stuff in your arm and you feel like you are peeing!! Nowhere near as long as the MRI and not as claustrophobic. Feel very drained now though, think the anticipation is worse than the actual tests. Everyone was so pleasant and made me feel completely at ease. Had the radioactive stuff put in my arm then went to lunch, never realised…

Recently (6th August) been diagnosed with high grade, invasive breast cancer. MRI, CT and bone scans have been arranged this week. Having wonderful hot flushes as have been told by consultant to throw my HRT in the bin!! Convinced that cancer has spread, but trying to remain positive. Family don't seem to be coping with this as well as me at the moment. I am trying to continue at work as I want as much "normality" as…