Turned upside down...

Less than one minute read time.

I'm discharged from the breast clinic,

A small step for a health cynic,

Tied up the gowns, hung up the frowns,

No longer dodging let me downs....

No more the annual mammogram,

I'm gambling or I'm fixed, I am!

The plastic chair, the tears, the stare,

The buttoned blouse I choose to wear,

And hushed impending everywhere...

Won't push my luck, just au revoir,

I've huge respect for all who are

Receiving letters, invites white,

A first appointment, cancer fight,

Hold tight, maybe you'll be alright...

I have been very lucky and so as I skip away from the breast clinic it feels like I actually got away with it?  Whilst that may be weak comfort to those who are still on the watch and wait list, please believe I know a smidgen of your feelings and I wish you well too...

Anonymous
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Well done ! I'm still on my journey. What was your original diagnosis? 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Thanks Lorraine1m, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and had a mastectomy, radio and chemotherapy -how are you getting on?

    The detail is ER diffus posit, PR neg
    Ki-67 15% positive
    HER +++
    Highly differentiated, ductal carcinoma
    pT2 pN2a (5/23) MO. Staduim Illa -but that is all Greek to me :)
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    10 years is a long journey Whims & Wishes but positive to know there is a possibility of a positive end to it all. I've more or less accepted that breast cancer is a badge that I will be wearing for life. To be honest I think my emotions have been wearing armour for the past 8 months & the reality of my diagnosis & what my body has been through is just hitting home! 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Well Lorraine1m I campaign for recognition of the skills developed when living with cancer. Far back now like this quote, (from the BBC) about looking back says it all, “Eventually the time came to invite my cancer to leave. She has left the place in a bit of a mess, and I’m conscious that she has kept the key. Still I’m hopeful that in due course all I will be left with is the rich memory of time spent with a stranger I never expected to meet.”.

    It isn't easy but I have been very lucky, with many good days too. I wish you health and happiness, certainly for me it did get easier :)