Just diagnosed

Hi Nicola You are so correct - cancer is a game changer. In three weeks time today I will have reached six years since my diagnosis. So much has happened, so many changes, friends lost along the way, new friends made. Makes me wonder what I might have missed if IBC had never knocked on my door. Not all is doom and gloom - in many ways cancer helped me make changes that I needed to make. Take care everyone. Reeniebabe Xox

Glad you are not having too many side effects Lorraine. I actually found the mastectomy the easiest part - would you believe mine was on my wedding anniversary which is also April fool's day!! Lol! I am also diabetic - make sure you speak to a doctor who knows about this (I saw an endocrinologist before the surgery to have a good management plan in place. Long anaesthetics (which often a mastectomy is) can play havoc with your blood sugars. High blood sugars create a lovely environment for nasty bugs. Better to make sure you and your doctors have a plan. I know it may be crazy but I did not even remember the drugs I was on at the time. Kept a list in my handbag. It becomes a little easier as time goes on. Do look after yourself. Reenie