Hello,
I have just been told that a lump I found under 2 weeks ago in my right breast is cancerous. I spent yesterday at the hospital, seeing various Doctors/Nurses and undergoing tests, mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy. It's all rather surreal and I think I am in a state of 'calm' numbness. The ironic thing is the hospital I was diagnosed at, was the same hospital I was diagnosed with a brain tumour 10 years ago when a consultant informed me that 'You have a brain tumour, but don't worry you are not going to die' (in only the way 'some' consultants can convey themselves.) So, here I am a married Mother of an 11yr old boy, in full-time employment, a month away from a possible promotion, who already manages a series of chronic illnesses as a result of said brain tumour and being diagnosed with Cushings Disease 9 years ago. Life has a funny way of sending through challenges to us, doesn't it? I came away yesterday thinking I have spent the last 10 years fighting one disease and I haven't let that beat me despite 2 brain surgeries and a course of radiotherapy, so I guess this is my next challenge. I get the results of my biopsy next Friday so will keep you posted.
Thanks for listening and I wish each one of you all the very best.
Diane