Introduction

I was diagnosed in October 2011 at age 60. Has a right breast mastecomy and chemotherapy. as I had worked my whole life I returned to work straight after my last chemo treatment. I was trying to get my life back to "normal". I had ticked all the boxes on what was recommend for treatment so just thought my life would go back to the way it was before disgnosis. Silly me. I worked lesser hours but was always tired (thank you Femara), so decided to retire in December 2012.

Since retiring I have been busier than before. I feel I have been given a second chance so am trying to "Pay it forward". I spend my time sewing for children in crises and also cushions and drainage bags for breast cancer patients. Also volunteer at a local nursing home, this gives me a better perspective on how well I feel. The residents are in the 80-100 year bracket and have many ailments, but I never hear them complain.

I am due for my annual checks e,g, CT & Bone scan, I become more anxious as the date gets closer.

I am a happy person and consider myself fortunate to have a loving family who give me great emotional support.

Jan