A long road
Having been diagnosed in November last year, it's only now that I think I've come to terms with it enough to seek out this network and the obviously fantastic support that exists for women like mysel...
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I found that 'journey' has fitted my mindset right from the start (diagnosis in December 2014). It's not a journey I would ever choose, but finding myself on it, I take a similar approach to travel planning - I prepare to the max for each new event, then see what happens.
I've been very lucky because I haven't had to wait till the end to discover good things in the journey. For the first time in my life I feel that I am at the centre of a circle of love - as family and friends have offered their kind thoughts and practical support. Their love is directed to me, and I can reflect it back. How wonderful. In a way, it's not 'my' journey - all my friends and family are travelling it too, each in their own way.
Like all good journeys, this one has predictable stopovers as well as unexpected surprises. If I ever write a book it will be called "Cancer gave me Golfer's Elbow". Who would have thought?!!
We all dig deep, each in our own way, to get through the BC treatments. Perhaps our endurance is one of our rewards.
Love to everyone,
Gillian