Three year mammogram today

Hi Walker1957 , sounds all too familiar. I want all the follow ups but of course it’s almost like reliving that first visit to the breast clinic all over again, each time. I think it’s very normal to feel this way and it’s hard for anyone who hasn’t been through a similar experience, to understand how long lasting the emotional effects can be. There’s a paper written by Dr Peter Harvey called something like, When treatment finishes… I’ll try to post a link but otherwise easy to find if you do an internet search. If you haven’t come across it before, I think it’s well worth a read. Love and hugs, HFxx

Thank you HappyFeet1, your reply really helped and I'm going to do internet search for that paper. I'm glad I reached out x

I really hope it all

went ok for you x

Hi c22, mammogram went smoothly. I was taken on time and the radiologist was lovely. It was still painful on the boob that had cancer but nothing like the first post op one. Now it's the wait for result, I'll post when I get them.

we have a static caravan in a lovely quiet site about hour and 3/4 from home so we came down here afterwards. It always helps me to come here. We'll go for a long walk, which has always been my therapy.

I downloaded the After Treatment Ends paper that HappyFeet1 recommended and that helped. I had a wee cry reading it as I could completely relate to it. I'm going to share it with my husband and daughters too. 

Thank you x

It’s all just a lot isn’t it. Have a lovely restful time x

Thank you x

Delighted to report that I'm now three years cancer free. Thank you for all the support. The recommendation  of the When Treatment Ends - What's Next paper was extremely helpful. I've read it a few times and will keep returning to it. My husband and daughters also found it helpful x

Yay good news! Lovely to know. Walking is my therapy too, I call it my sanity saver. Just about to go for a walk with a couple of friends, glorious sunshine here. Hopefully a cafe opportunity too, I’m very fond of a therapeutic tea and scone xx

So happy for you !!!!!!

I'm just back from a walk, beautiful Autumn colours always lifts the spirits. X