Positive update from me
Apologies once again for the radio silence. This time I update with lots of good news and with a good excuse for being absent. I’ve had my breast reconstruction! The news of impending surgery arrived… Positive update from me
Taking Stock – Breast Cancer and Preparing for Reconstruction
CW This post is about Breast Cancer and Reconstruction Surgery Until I had breast cancer myself, I never understood how this disease could affect a persons sense of being. It’s not just the surgery whether… Taking Stock – Breast Cancer and Preparing for Reconstruction
Thoughts for 2022
I don’t think there will be many people in the whole world for whom 2021 was their best. I can honestly say it wasn’t my worst because even during a pandemic the loss of a… Thoughts for 2022
Finding myself (again)
Three years ago I was in hospital recovering from surgery. It hardly seems possible that those years have passed so quickly and that I am now used to the changes inflicted on my body. Mastectomy… Finding myself (again)
Blogging A-Z Challenge 2021 – Cancer
Content Warning: This post is about cancer and includes references to physical illness, death and dying. As well as more positive messages. Regular visitors to my blog will know that in 2018 I was diagnosed… Blogging A-Z Challenge 2021 – Cancer
Blogging A-Z Challenge 2021 – Cancer
Content Warning: This post is about cancer and includes references to physical illness, death and dying. As well as more positive messages. In 2018 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and while it was a… Blogging A-Z Challenge 2021 – Cancer
Letrozole – a thorn in my side
My breast cancer was hormone dependent and so after surgery I was given medication designed to prevent recurrence. I was lucky and didn’t require chemotherapy, just radiotherapy. The risk of recurrence as determined by my… Letrozole – a thorn in my side
Fit for Friday on Tuesday
Having stated on the blog that I planned to join in with Fondle’s weekly fitness updates I have completely failed to do so. I have also put back on all of the weight I lost… Fit for Friday on Tuesday
Things that made me laugh
Dealing with medical embarrassment Over the past few months I have found myself in some strange but pretty serious situations. I have had to take my top off for doctors and other health professionals more… Things that made me laugh
Then and now
So many people have commented and indeed congratulated me on my strength. It is true that I have surprised even myself on how I have coped. Much of it is to do with my personality,… Then and now