Hi,
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 20 March 2014. At the time I was recovering from double knee surgery. I noticed my left breast was itching a lot. About two weeks later, it was painful and swollen. I made an immediate appointment to see my Doctor as I thought I had an infection in the breast. I saw my Dr that day who gave me anti biotics and sent me for a mammogram. I had the mammogram the following Friday, two days later. I then had to have an ultrasound and then a biopsy of a lump they had found and also a biopsy of the lymph nodes. By then I was expecting the worst. My daughter came with me for my results. I had inflammatory breast cancer of the left breast and also the lymph nodes. It was also HER2 positive and also hormone receptive. I had six months of chemo, followed by a mastectomy. I am happy to report the chemo zapped the cancer. Next week I start radiotherapy, just to be on the safe side. Followed by a year of injections and five years of pill popping. I would never have been able to travel on this journey without the support of my family friends and the terrific staff at my hospital. I have remained positive throughout and have been told that this helps in the battle against the Big C. My advice is to be strong (easier said than done), try and remain positive, cry when you need to and laugh a lot. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and we will travel there together. Much love. Kathy London, UK.
London, United Kingdom