That's a wrap!

Cycle 8 done!


I first went to the doctors about my small lump in November 2022 and here we are in July 2024.  I don't like the word journey but can't think of a better one. So here is mine...

• Biopsies
• Ultrasounds, MRIs, CTs, PET scans and echocardigrams, too many scans to count!
• Portacath put in
• 8 cycles of chemo and immuno
• 2 visits to A&E
• Bilateral mastectomy, full node clearance
• 15 rounds of radiotherapy
• Trial screening
• 8 rounds of trial drug
• 5 night hospital stay

Things I have learned:

- Family means everything.  John and the girls and my sisters.  My parents and my aunty.

- The smallest acts of kindness from friends has meant the world.  Including comments and support on blip.

- Work is important and a huge part of our lives and a decent employer is a god send if you get sick. I am lucky.

- Ask for help.  I had to learn to do that more.  So many people have helped me with the girls, childminder, school, school mums. 

- It doesn't matter what you look like.  

- We must support our NHS and the workers.  They are amazing people but it needs to be properly funded. 

- Research is saving lives and fundraising makes a difference.  I'm so grateful and proud to have been part of a clinical trial. One day we will beat cancer for good.

-Check your boob and don't delay seeing your doctor if you find something.  Early diagnosis saves lives.  

- The Royal Marsden has a great restaurant and does the best breakfasts!

For now I am healthy and I am grateful for that.  I will always worry about the future and it coming back, but I will try and make the most of every day and hope the worries subside over time and the cancer never returns.