One year today!
Robyn W
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One year ago today,at 1.15 pm,I sat in my surgeons office,waiting for the results of my core biopsy.A week earlier,he had sent me home with a book ,titled,Early Breast Cancer,and he said,if the result is. negative,you can simply throw the book away.
I found it hard to look at that little book.I couldn't read it at night,or on a cloudy day, and I found it easier to read sitting in the sun!! He came into the office,and asked me how I was.I remember I said " good" then he said this,"Well I have the results of your core biopsy,and as we thought,it's a cancer" .
Hardly remember anything else after that.I replied with "aw yep", and then my daughter,( who had come with me because my husband was overseas) took over.
I remember my mouth was so dry ,even my tongue went dry,and my hands were stone cold.I couldn't keep my feet still,and I kept rubbing them back and forth on the carpet.
My daughter was trying to hold my hand,and at the same time,she was writing in the book she had brought along,as the surgeon told us what the next step was.
That day is as clear as yesterday,to myself and also to my gorgeous daughter.
A defining moment in my life,for sure!!!
Today,I feel well.I have had my yearly checkup,and I will have my onco checkup in 2weeks.
So to any ladies out there,who are just starting out on this bugger of a journey,try to remember that it does finish,and life resumes again,for most of us.
For the ladies that are not as lucky as me,I think about you most days,and hope that a cure for BC is very very close.
Take care everyone.Cheers xoxRobyn
I found it hard to look at that little book.I couldn't read it at night,or on a cloudy day, and I found it easier to read sitting in the sun!! He came into the office,and asked me how I was.I remember I said " good" then he said this,"Well I have the results of your core biopsy,and as we thought,it's a cancer" .
Hardly remember anything else after that.I replied with "aw yep", and then my daughter,( who had come with me because my husband was overseas) took over.
I remember my mouth was so dry ,even my tongue went dry,and my hands were stone cold.I couldn't keep my feet still,and I kept rubbing them back and forth on the carpet.
My daughter was trying to hold my hand,and at the same time,she was writing in the book she had brought along,as the surgeon told us what the next step was.
That day is as clear as yesterday,to myself and also to my gorgeous daughter.
A defining moment in my life,for sure!!!
Today,I feel well.I have had my yearly checkup,and I will have my onco checkup in 2weeks.
So to any ladies out there,who are just starting out on this bugger of a journey,try to remember that it does finish,and life resumes again,for most of us.
For the ladies that are not as lucky as me,I think about you most days,and hope that a cure for BC is very very close.
Take care everyone.Cheers xoxRobyn
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Congratulations Robyn on your one year anniversary.
I agree with Narelle, you are truly inspirational to all the ladies including myself who log in looking for support and guidance in a down to earth, no nonsense manner.
I hope you and your family have a well deserved celebration tonight.
Wishing you continued good health into the future.
Thank you.
Marls
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I am just that little bit ahead of you and like Michelle says you do reach a point where your first thought is not about breast cancer everyday. You gradually move on and feel more like yourself but you never forget that day you found out you had cancer. I have my 3 monthly check with the oncologist on Thursday, so will be glad when that is over!
Congratulations again and take care. Deanne xxxx
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I am just that little bit ahead of you and like Michelle says you do reach a point where your first thought is not about breast cancer everyday. You gradually move on and feel more like yourself but you never forget that day you found out you had cancer. I have my 3 monthly check with the oncologist on Thursday, so will be glad when that is over!
Congratulations again and take care. Deanne xxxx
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It's great to get to that 12 month mark. You are a continual source of support to many women on this site. Who would have thought that day last year that you would be here now. That diagnosis day is so scary, and yet here you are, quietly encouraging others on their journey. You are a very special lady.
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Congratualtions Robyn!!Thank you for sharing your 1 year anniversary with us xxx
(loving the new profile pic too!) ~ Jess
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Congratualtions Robyn!!Thank you for sharing your 1 year anniversary with us xxx
(loving the new profile pic too!) ~ Jess
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Robyn
So glad for you. And yes, you have been so inspiration to so many here including myself with your cheer and good advice.
All the best,
C
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I'm happy for you Robyn. You provide so much help and support on this site for everybody, you are an inspiration.All the best,
Hazel xx
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Congrats Robyn, always love reading your posts. Thanks for sharing your journey you are inspirational. xxWendy
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Well done Robyn, quite the box to tick off today! Hope you are having a celebration and thanks for sharing your experiences. I always enjoy reading what you have to say :-)
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Well done Robyn, quite the box to tick off today! Hope you are having a celebration and thanks for sharing your experiences. I always enjoy reading what you have to say :-)
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Thanks Narelle.After reading your post today,I have to say you are doing pretty well yourself;) Thankyou for your kind words.xxx0
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Thankyou for your reply.This blog is amazing isn't it?I can't yet see a future when it isn't a part of my life in some way.Cheers xoxRobyn0
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Hi Michelle! I know what you mean about waking up and not thinking about BC .I am at that point some days now.It will never define me,but I feel it will always be a big part of my life.A lot of good has come out of it though
I have made all these new friends on the blog !!!!!!! Cheers xxxRobyn 0 -
Hey Deanne:) It is so nice to see you here!!! How are YOU doing?Like you say,you gradually move on.I have a friend who has just completed her second lot of chemo in 2 years .She had a recurrence,and will be having a mastectomy next week. News like this is so much more relevant when you have had BC.So nice to her from you Deanne.Stay in touch.xxxRobyn0
