Blogging can be a great way to journal your experiences and share with others. Why not create your own cancer journey blog, or have a read of other blogs created by our members?
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I have just had a look back at my previous blog posts, and so much has happened (or not ) since then. I did have the Diep flap surgery in December 2019, and I love it, it is the best decision I made. I have recently had a full peony tattoo over the reconstructed breast to cover all the scars from my various ops, and feel thatI can now close the door on this whole 5 years. I was diagnosed on 15th August 2016 and now feel at peace with myself. I am not the same person I was pre-cancer, and if I’m honest...
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