18 + months on

Ruth70
Ruth70 Member Posts: 17
edited December 2013 in Day to day

 It's been a  while since my last post. One of the blessings that treatment and the extension of life gives you is a thirst to live, and for me, work.

I have achieved some personal goals since my treatment, and worked hard to build my business up with my partner. I am spending far more time with my daughter, and our pets, and need to work on some spare time for friends and family, my next goal for 2014!
My right breast is not recovering very well from radiation and surgery, and as my surgeon said the other day " is looking a little sad". She stated it's more than likely I'll have a mastectomy in 2014, and I am ready for it, I don't want to live my life thinking that all these bumps could kill me.

I had a recent scare with a lump I discovered at 3 o'clock near the nipple, and was whisked into tests ( biopsy and scans) with an immediate appt with the surgeon for examination. The results were necrosis ( dead cells after rads) which are hard lumps that 'drift' across your breast. I am thankful to live in a country where you have access to wonderful and supportive health professionals. I had 'hidden' the fact that I found the lump over 3 months ago, and did not want to panic, but can recommend not to do this for a few reasons, one the stress it can cause to you, and that cancer can grow so rapidly, it's just better to be safe than sorry.

I am healthy, and don't live my treatment journey every day. I have chosen to be a proactive ambassador of the plight we have endured, and hopeful of the opportunity to be given an extended life to enjoy with my daughter and fiancee. To live simply and with abundant love and friendship.

I am proud to be a part of a 'sisterhood', and have tried to be a lighthouse for women struggling through Chemo and Rads, as I had the same wonderful support from women here and in my travels.

The journey is a tough one, and you must fight, but put in the effort and stay strong, focus on the potential that can be realised, even if it was for a while, every day is a blessing.

Love & Light.

 

Comments

  • Janey235
    Janey235 Member Posts: 1,206 ✭
    edited March 2015
    Hi Ruth,

    What a lovely post! It will give many many women a boost for their treatments and knowing that life can be good after BC. Thank you so much. For sharing your thoughts and for your encouragement.

    I am one year after my diagnosis and I'm just starting to learn to live with my new 'normal'.

    Love your 'lighthouse' reference and I think it's true that we who have gone through BC can be beacons for those who are following.

    Love Janey xxx
  • Robyn W
    Robyn W Member Posts: 1,932 ✭
    edited March 2015
    Inspiring:) To live simply with abundant love and friendship.This is really beautiful Ruth,and what I believe in.All the best to you,and thanks! xoxoxRobyn

Categories