One year ago today we went back to the hospital to get the results of a biopsy for an issue that had been picked up on my routine mammogram. We had been told it was almost certain to be nothing and the biopsies were precautionary. We went with great optimism.
Being ushered into a ‘lounge’ area where three staff were sat waiting really told us all we needed to know.
One year ago today I was diagnosed with breast cancer, assigned a breast surgeon, a care team, a surgery date and our world fell apart a bit. One year on I battle daily with lymphoedema, I am still in pain and my mental health is still a mess. But … for now, two surgeries and radiotherapy later, the cancer is gone and I am so grateful to our NHS and the wonderful staff throughout. It is stretched to breaking point but it continues to deliver and it is made by the staff, all of them angels. My ‘sign off’ letter tells they never use the word ‘cured’, which isn’t a cheerful message, and I’m not sure the anxiety will ever go. But I’m one year done! Anniversaries eh!
BUT
Yesterday we had a glorious time enjoying a rare sunny day (where has all this rain COME from!!!) in the New Forest. Apart from being near the sea we are blessed to have this National Park on our doorstep too. The light was phenomenal
and even - I hope - a little bit of video to enjoy
I also have some new scrapping to share
This was made with a new collection from Dutch Dream Designs at Pickleberrypop called Dazzling days
and this with Crisp Days of fall by Carol W Designs
Today I am thankful for
- a year over - hopefully the hardest year of this journey
- our NHS - I say it over and over because it is true
- Beautiful crisp autumn days
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