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Robyn_W
12 years agoMember
One year today!
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
50 Replies
- ChixonMemberCongratulations on your anniversary. I too would like to thankyou for your advice and understanding. You truly are an inspiration to us all. All best wishes as you go forward. Cheers Chris.xx
- ChixonMemberCongratulations on your anniversary. I too would like to thankyou for your advice and understanding. You truly are an inspiration to us all. All best wishes as you go forward. Cheers Chris.xx
- Robyn_WMemberThankyou so much!
- JessicaVMember
Robyn: I just noticed your hair! It looks lovely.
- Robyn_WMemberHi Donna,I certainly am feeling the love!!!I hope that you are well also.This blog has been a marvellous place for me this last year,as apart from immediate family,I chose not to tell other people in the beginning.I loved that this was always somewhere to talk to someone,and not be judged about thoughts and fears.Stay in touch,as the new ladies always need it.Cheers xoxRobyn
- mgndam1603Member
Wow Robyn, I hope you are feeling the love, so many replies to your post.
When I went back for my first mammogram I went alone and as soon as I walked back into thah place again the tears came into my eyes, so many memories came flooding back. Unlike you I was Miss Indendant and wanted to go to things on my own, I quickly learned that it just wasn't on and to accept my daughter and husbands wish to be with me graciously.
I know you will continue on in leaps and bounds, go you.
cheers
Donna
- Hazel_MMember
It would be wonderful to meet. I'm doing well, got cleared for some short shifts back at work. Should be back on 15th of this month. I am loving going without a wig, just like you, I love my new short hair. Best wishes to you Robyn,
Hazel xx
- Robyn_WMemberHaha,why didn't I know that? I'm counting backward now! Thanks for your reply Christine,and I hope that you are well.CheersxoxRobyn
- Robyn_WMemberHi there Ronnie.Thankyou for your comments.I hope that your skin is healed now,after all your radiotherapy.I didn't have to have radio,so I consider myself lucky.Take care,and stay in touch.CheersxoxRobyn
- Congratulations on getting through your 1st year:) love your photo & you look really happy, keep smiling....you are an inspiration for many on here.... I was told by my lil sis before she died, you can slow the years down by counting backwards :):):) Take care Robyn.... Christine :) x