Day 8: D Day
So today is D day! I am praying those biopsies are back. The thought of waiting longer again is not a good one. I must remember to ring radiology for a CT scan cancellation.
This my cancer journey from diagnosis through treatment to beyond. It’s part of my coping mechanism and an essential part of yours
Day 7: Guesswork (Part 2)
My day of guesswork continued and I kept myself busy as a distraction from the impending diagnosis
Day 7: Guesswork
I have realised that my anxiety is at it’s worst before bed and first thing in the morning. Despite this I am proud of the way I have handled this last week
Day 6: Home is not just a place, it’s a feeling
I am home and I love home. Being able to control some of what is happening is a huge comfort to me
Day 5: Roll with it
I am going to need to learn to take things as they come. That just because one day they say ‘this’ it’s not set in stone and can change at any point during treatment as they learn more. I need to not take everything they say as ‘gospel’.
Day 4: It’s all about HOW you respond
I am in Leeds at Niamh’s house. Yesterday morning I decided when I was in the gym that I am going to beat the big C!! My mindset needs to remain positive. I went to the gym, packed my stuff up and drove to Leeds.
Day 3: Think, Meditate, Reflect and Plan
My mind is working overtime. I have found a lot of content on insight timer for cancer. I am going to try and practice meditation a lot. I believe in a positive mindset being important but I am still terrified.
Day 2: Gym Gains, Canine Companions, and Nostalgic Tears
Strange day today. Managed to go to the gym and do a class which actually lifted my spirits. Then a dog walk, then a snooze. Had my MRI scan….it was fine.
Day 2: The ripples spread
I slept well. Something to be grateful for. Yesterday started badly. I got up and tried hard. I went to the gym, walked the dog. Met my friend Max for the walk and told her
Day 1: The Chuffin’ C Word
Yesterday I was told I almost definitely have breast cancer. I have a ‘large mass’ in my left breast apparently. I am annoyed with myself that I left this for a couple of months, stupidly thinking because I had recently had a mammogram it wasn’t important
