Hello,
Just introducing myself and sharing my story. I suppose it’s similar to lots of you.
Yesterday I was diagnosed with breast cancer after I was called to have a second assessment after a routine screening.
After the mammograms and examination I was expecting him to say I had a cyst, as I’ve had loads before, so when he said it wasn’t a cyst but a tumour it was a big ‘what?!’ I didn’t say that, I was just a bit numb emotion-wise and I’m still finding it hard to process.
I have to wait 2 weeks for the histology results and I can’t get it out of my mind.
I lost my husband of 48 years earlier this year and now this.
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
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