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.
Welcome to the MacMillan forum Specky4eyes
I think you deserve that cruise. Only people who have been through a breast cancer diagnosis know what it’s like, and how it takes an emotional toll no matter how much or little treatment you need. There’s a well known phrase called “scanxiety” which graphically expresses the issue we all have when having scans of any sort after that initial diagnosis. All the best for your mammogram.
My own cancer was picked up on a routine mammogram. It’s horrible to have that letter land but it’s far better than the cancer quietly doing its thing without us knowing.
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