Saturday, February 11, 2012
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Tough but worth it

Well, school holidays are here and I actually find myself with some time to write about my most recent BC experience. I wanted to write in detail about this to pass on some information to other women who are trying to decide whether they will have a breast reconstruction.   When I was diagnosed with IBC in October 2008, I decided then and... Read moreChevron

To boob, or not to boob - a question for some.

It's a very long time since I posted here. My life has been very normal, filled with work and family. So... nothing very interesting.   Life, however, has a habit of occasionally taking interesting twists and turns, like being diagnosed with IBC in October, 2008. My latest twist is my early Christmas present of a new right... Read moreChevron

Shadows and Hauntings

Having returned to "normal" life some months ago after my last Herceptin treatment, it has been a while since I wrote a sharepost for this site. There hasn't been a lot to say, since it can become repetitive continually saying how much you're enjoying feeling well.   A couple of weeks ago, however, I went through an experience that may be... Read moreChevron

Better Late Than Never

I'm writing this about a month later than I'd planned. Going back to school full-time has been more time-consuming than I'd realised.   On Thursday, 25th February I finally reached my final milestone - my last Herceptin treatment, ending 16 months of treatment for IBC.   It was an odd sensation. I'd made an appointment at the clinic... Read moreChevron

Battle-scarred but not battle-weary

I've now been back at school for two weeks and have had some time to gather my thoughts. The step back into "normal" life, while much anticipated, was a big one, nonetheless. Buoyed up by the use of the word "excellent" by my surgeon and my oncologist, I took a deep breath, squared my shoulders and moved the first foot forward.   The most... Read moreChevron

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