Hi, it was may 2017 I was diagnosed all I heard was grade 3, 20mm, aggressive & spread to lymph nodes… I was 31 randomly found lump myself due to itv campaign, luckily I had a deep thumb wide stretch mark & tumour was under it!… & I just knew it was cancer family is riddled with it, so I had a ignorant is bliss attitude asked no questions didn’t want to acknowledge it.. Iv got to do it & I’m in best hands!.. 3rd time lucky seems my nana was 28, my mam was 51 when they died of cancer.. f##k that is it taking me as well, turns out it’s genetic I have brca1 gene! So I had ovaries removed & double mastectomy 6 weeks after chemo .. believe it or not all that wasn’t that bad it was brutal at times but over in 6month max! My approach was try to laugh otherwise il cry! So I shaved my head before it fell out, had right laugh with my mates doing the stuff ppl fear like wigs, makeup, losing brows, lashes, finger & toe nails (still got my full big toenail in memory box) .. I know it’s scary but if u get given a fighting chance it’s a chance & worth for!..
I just wish the after care was better & getting told “if u can deal with cancer then u can deal with anything” … I’m actually embarrassed to complain & when I do it’s not took seriously cos I’m a tough cookie according to one doctor! I want to try get my life back but I don’t know how.. I feel guilty cos I’m wasting my 2nd chance at life!
Is this normal or just me??
