Breast Cancer
Two weeks later I was told that I had Breast Cancer. I saw the Consultant the following day, and was told that he needed to get on with this! He said that it was unlikely that my nearest hospital (Brighton) could do the surgery in the time needed, so he proposed to do the Surgery at the end of that month. He did a Lumpectomy with Lymph removal.
At the follow up appointment I was told that as it was Triple Negative the only course advised was to have Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy? I did transfer to Brighton for this!
I was off work for a year, as I worked in Retail and did not have the stamina? After the year I was assessed, and found that it was impossible for me to do the job? I was dismissed on capability grounds!
- Blog Topics: Breast Cancer
- 2016: 7mm grade 111 invasive ductal carcinoma, triple Negative
My Latest Posts
What Kinds of Treatment Have You Dealt With?
My breast cancer was in 2016, I had surgery, and then was told that it was Triple Negative. The best option was for BOTH Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. I was signed off work by...
Have You Dealt with Sexual Changes After Diagnosis?
No. N/A. Yes.
Share Your Coping Strategies
Go for a walk, if possible, ring a local helpline (only available in the evening). The thought that there are people worse off than me! Also, at the end of the day if I am meant...
Share Your Daily Self Care Goals
To try to get on with my changed life. To be aware of any changes to my body. To not get stressed by things like this article. See above. See above.
Lifestyle Changes Since Diagnosis
I had to give up work, so I changed my diet at the same time. I was advised to cut down processed foods and red meat. Since my treatment, my appetite has shrunk, and I have to...
Your Support System for Breast Cancer
I have a local support line, set up by a man who has lost two wives to breast cancer, plus a couple of people who have also been on the journey, but are ahead of me!Who are the...
Coping With The Physical Changes From Breast Cancer
I am more aware of my body, I have more "aches". I give them a short time to go, then if they hang on, get them checked out. Physically, I'm not as fit, I have to pace myself....
If You or Someone You Love Were Able to Be Symptom-free for One Day, How Would You Spend the Time?
Unfortunately, I would need more than a day! The thing I most would like to do is to go out to Canada to see my family! That now is impossible due to me having to give up work,...
Share What Alternative Therapies You Have Tried
None at present, the Medic's all said that I should just stick to what they know is safe. I am interested in things for pain relief, wondering about hemp patches. They are NOT....
A Lumpectomy Or Mastectomy: Personal Story
For me, three years down the line, I still get pains which come and eventually go? I have had them looked at by the surgeon, and at the moment I am told that as my cancer was...
Breast Cancer: Comfort, Care, and Routines
No, I did not get any second opinions before beginning treatment. My life changed after treatment finished, because I could not return to my job because it involved heavy lifting....
Staying Positive with Breast Cancer
Some, but what will be will beRing a local helplineIf you feel okay get out and try to enjoy your day
My Diagnosis Story
I had no symptoms? I had a routine mammogram at the local mobile unit, and just over a week later was invited to visit Worthing Hospital!On arrival I didn't know which breast?...
If You Were Able to Come Face to Face With Breast Cancer, What Would You Say?
Go ahead. Vent your frustrations. Share how you persevere in the face of the everyday struggles of breast cancer. I would say yes you have disrupted my life, but I will live...
How Your Life Has Changed with Breast Cancer
2016. I no longer work! I was unable to cope with the physical and mental side of the job. If anything feels unusual, get it checked out!Be there, but don't pressure them? Read...
