This is my very first posting.
It's 1 year ago today when that dreaded letter dropped through the letterbox! The day it came was on my 66th birthday and the day after I retired!!!. The letter was recalling me after a routine mammogram. I had to wait 2 weeks my mind was all over the place. My husband and I chose not to tell anyone until I had results from retest. Well halfway through the wait I was in a terrible state do spoke to my 2 sisters. They were very supportive telling me I would be fine. My appointment day had arrived. Second mammogram done then ultra scan followed by biopsy then bang the word cancer was said. I looked at my husband in tears he held me and told me that we got this. I was asked what questions I wanted to ask I said "none" just wanted to leave.
I went back a week later saw consultant. Who told me I needed to have a mastectomy (double whammy). I had this done on 23rd September 2025.
My family and friends have been amazing. Providing me with practical support and a shoulder to cry on.
I had food parcels delivered. Afternoon tea delivered. Flowers plants gifts in abundance.
I count myself lucky. My cancer was removed successfully no chemo no radiotherapy just letrazole tablet for 5/10 years.
I still suffer emotionally. I'm very anxious at the moment as I'm waiting for my yearly mammogram appointment.
Sorry if I've gone on to much but as I said it's my first post and it's only now that I felt I could share.
