Hey readers, first of all I'm sorry I've been neglecting my blog. Wow! What a year! So much happened, yet I feel like the year went by in a flash. I would like to take this time to wish my readers a joyous, peaceful, healthy new year! It's been a good and busy year, and while I have no idea what's in store for me in 2013, I can promise you this, I'll be writing about it. The good, the bad and you betcha: The downright ugly :P
Now time to reflect on 2012.
Here is my 2012 story for anyone who may care to take a few moments to read . Some of you will know some of it already-some not. 2012 was not my best year, in fact it has been the worst year of my life so far.
After a check up by my doctor last June for an ultrasound, mammogram and then biopsy all in one day. On June 12, I was diagnosed with breast cancer which spread to my lymp nodes. 1 big tumor the size of 3.6 cm. It was quite a blow to take and totally unexpected. The doctors told me I had to start chemo right away to shrink the tumor & slow the cancer growth.
It was hard for me to break the news to my family especially my boys. I was very shocked and numb in the beginning [after my diagnosis], but after a week or so, I completely “freaked out.” I was overwhelmed with emotions, questions, concerns, and yes, sometimes fear. Having a mother who survived breast cancer reassured me everything will be alright! I was grateful that I sought answers early enough to save my life,
July 25th I started chemotherapy for 6 months 8 cycles (16 in all) doctor told me I would start radiotherapy then surgery.
August my hair started to fall out. My son's and loving partner shaved their heads! That was fun! My hair was growing back & today its starting to thin out again :0 I finish my chemotherapy on January 23. I have had countless hospital appointments at 2 different hospitals, seen a load of doctors, had a lot of blood taken and needles inserted. I've had a lot of discomfort, some grief, sickness and pain.
I gotta go back to the hospital to see a doctor. I was tested a month ago if this cancer is in my genes which is called BRCA1 BRCA2. I want to know if I am a carrier. The risks are high for it to come back. I have a big decision to make. I can't pretend I'm not nervous about it.
It will be hard to accept the changes to my body that I will have to live with for the rest of my life but ultimately I am grateful to be here.
I'm not telling this story to try and get a bit of sympathy, not at all. I want to make a point and my past year has been as good a way as any to illustrate it.
Even though I have had a negative 2012, I have a positive too.The way I see it is this. There is always someone else in a far worse situation than yourself. Some one who needs far more help and compassion. Please consider others who may not be as fortunate as yourself. I am going in the new year by keeping positive and thankful...as I have been throughout 2012. Be thankful for what you have. Good health is the best gift, never take it for granted and although sometimes it can be hard....always look on the bright side of life!
Wishing everyone of you a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2013 ;)
xXxxxXx much love!
Now time to reflect on 2012.
Here is my 2012 story for anyone who may care to take a few moments to read . Some of you will know some of it already-some not. 2012 was not my best year, in fact it has been the worst year of my life so far.
After a check up by my doctor last June for an ultrasound, mammogram and then biopsy all in one day. On June 12, I was diagnosed with breast cancer which spread to my lymp nodes. 1 big tumor the size of 3.6 cm. It was quite a blow to take and totally unexpected. The doctors told me I had to start chemo right away to shrink the tumor & slow the cancer growth.
It was hard for me to break the news to my family especially my boys. I was very shocked and numb in the beginning [after my diagnosis], but after a week or so, I completely “freaked out.” I was overwhelmed with emotions, questions, concerns, and yes, sometimes fear. Having a mother who survived breast cancer reassured me everything will be alright! I was grateful that I sought answers early enough to save my life,
July 25th I started chemotherapy for 6 months 8 cycles (16 in all) doctor told me I would start radiotherapy then surgery.
August my hair started to fall out. My son's and loving partner shaved their heads! That was fun! My hair was growing back & today its starting to thin out again :0 I finish my chemotherapy on January 23. I have had countless hospital appointments at 2 different hospitals, seen a load of doctors, had a lot of blood taken and needles inserted. I've had a lot of discomfort, some grief, sickness and pain.
I gotta go back to the hospital to see a doctor. I was tested a month ago if this cancer is in my genes which is called BRCA1 BRCA2. I want to know if I am a carrier. The risks are high for it to come back. I have a big decision to make. I can't pretend I'm not nervous about it.
It will be hard to accept the changes to my body that I will have to live with for the rest of my life but ultimately I am grateful to be here.
I'm not telling this story to try and get a bit of sympathy, not at all. I want to make a point and my past year has been as good a way as any to illustrate it.
Even though I have had a negative 2012, I have a positive too.The way I see it is this. There is always someone else in a far worse situation than yourself. Some one who needs far more help and compassion. Please consider others who may not be as fortunate as yourself. I am going in the new year by keeping positive and thankful...as I have been throughout 2012. Be thankful for what you have. Good health is the best gift, never take it for granted and although sometimes it can be hard....always look on the bright side of life!
Wishing everyone of you a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2013 ;)
xXxxxXx much love!