Hi
I was diagnosed in early June and my brothers wife has been really supportive and there for me.
Now she has found a lump and been given an urgent referrel(goodness knows how long that will take)
I know the statisitcs are that she’ll be fine but I feel for her. In many ways she has been more of a sister than my own sister.
Just feel worried for her, as she has a young family and my brother really took my diagnosis badly.
Tried to reassure her, that I was unlucky etc, but until I know different feel life is throwing a lot at our wee family. My dad died a year ago this week so it’s been tough.
I’m really sorry to hear about your sister-in-law. I hope it will be nothing. And thinking of you on your Dad’s anniversary. My dad passed away from cancer 5 years ago. I feel for you.
Thanks Teacup
I spoke to her this morning and she’s quite positive and sensible. I know a girl who works in local hosp so will ring her to see how long referral is likely to take. If it looks like it will be weeks then we can make a decision about funding it ourselves.
Hiya Muddy,
I know how you and your family must be feeling. I was diagnosed in June and since then, my sister and 2 friends have found lumps! They were all benign though!
Hopefully your sister-in-law will get the all clear too!!
Julie X
Hi all
Thanks for your comments. My sister in law got her appointment to be seen next Wednesday. Our local Trust seem to have speeded up their act and working to the two week guidleines. I had to pay privately back in June as the waiting list was 8 weeks.
Lets just keep our fingers crossed that lightning won’t strike twice.
i know a little bit how it feels for you, my mum passed away in july, she was originally diagnosed in 2004 and we thought that she ahd beat it but unfortunately in november last year the cancer had returned and there was nothing they could do for her. it was difficult at the time and as much as we all loved her it was a relief when she finally passed. however 3 weeks ago my aunt, her sister found a lump and the GP said to assume the worst, it felt like history repeating itself, i was worried not only for my aunt but for the implications this may have upon my own health. Fortunately it turned out to be fatty tissue so now were all thankful and trying our best to get on with life as i know mum would have wanted us to.
Just rememeber without hope what else is there?
Nikkip