Hello everyone
I haven't posted for a long time but hope my journey might help.
Cutting it short, I was diagnosed with Stage 3, Grade 3 estrogen positive breast cancer in September 21. They didn't know about the Brca2 variant at this point. So I had breast conservation surgery then chemo and radiotherapy.
Once Brca2 was identified I was put on a 1 year course of olaparib. Following that I made the decision to have an oophorectomy and double mastectomy. Both have happened this year.
Although the idea of recurrence never truly goes away! I feel like I have taken control and done everything I possibly can to extend my life and reduce my risk.
I feel for the first time in a long time that I can start looking forward and make decisions/plan my future. I'm 49 and have 2 beautiful grown up children.
I always look for the positives and it this instance it has been a flat tummy (I never would have achieved on my own) and a bright future.
Cancer is scary, or rather the word is scary. But taking it on head first and being in control has helped me.
Be kind to yourself and try to be positive, I know it's hard.
Love
Jxx
Hi Beyondcancer
Thanks very much for taking the time to write this as I'm sure others will find it very helpful.
You are right that the word cancer is very scary and I tried to think of it as just an illness that was being treated. That approach certainly helped me.
Wishing you all the best
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
