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Hi Everyone I went for my post-radiotherapy check-up yesterday and I was told that to all intents and purposes I was cured and they did not expect it to return. I am in shock as I expected them to say I was in remission. They are keeping me under long-term review for a while. As quick as the cancer came it has now gone! Once I get my head around this my life begins again. Thanks for the support I have received and…

Hi All Well I finished radiotherapy to my right axilla last Thursday and apart from skin reaction and the occasional shoulder twinge I have survived it quite well. I have a back to work meeting next Monday and all being well I hope to go back to work, part-time, on the 23rd March. I am going to Coniston for the weekend as I ordinarily do a lot of walking. This will test my energy levels. I am in a walking club and…

Hi All Went for my 1st radiotherapy treatment yesterday following chemotherapy. Because I am feeling physically ok at the moment I decided to use public transport to get there rather than hospital transport as I thought it would be quicker. As you will know it was Friday the 13th yesterday but I wasn't worried as I am not particularly supersticious. I allowed extra time, as you do, to allow for any eventuality. What…

Hi All I am new to this so I will tell you a little bit about myself. I discovered a grape sized lump under my arm in September 2008. My GP referred me to the breast clinic! However, it turned out to be Hodgkin Lymphoma. Prior to this I had been extremely fit and well and hadn't needed to see a doctor for years so you can imagine the shock and disbelief. Apparently I am lucky because I am at an early stage (I do…