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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
- ronnie61MemberYou have been there for me too from my diagnosis in january and your advice and encouragement has meant so much. You truly are a very special lady. Wishing you all the very best. Ronnie xx
- ronnie61MemberYou have been there for me too from my diagnosis in january and your advice and encouragement has meant so much. You truly are a very special lady. Wishing you all the very best. Ronnie xx
- Robyn_WMemberThankyou Julie.I love short hair now.It is sort of grey with more white at the front.I have decided that I won't colour it again,as I feel ok with this look.By the way I really like your hair in the photo Julie.Stay in touch.xxxRobyn
- Robyn_WMemberHello Tonya.I think you were one of the first ladies that I ever met on here :)This blog has been such a comfort to me in the last 12 months,and I think it is always important to give back when you can.Keep in touch Tonya.xxxCheers Robyn
- Robyn_WMemberThanks Fiona:) I hope for good health but I don't know about keeping the years rolling;) I will be 60 soon,so the years can happily slow down.lol.xxxRobyn
- Robyn_WMemberSo true Adean.How are you going with your problems? I feel fortunate that I have not had any other health issues,except for my osteo.Keep smiling! xxxRobyn
- Robyn_WMemberThanks heaps! It does seem like a long journey when we start out,but in actual fact,this last year has flown.I feel as though I could face anything now! Cheers Robyn
- Merlins_mumMemberGood for you and you are looking great. Xx Julie
- TonyaMMemberCongrats on getting through your 12mths checkup.It can be an anxious one as all those cancer diagnosis memories come flooding back.You have been through a lot and yet you find time to comfort many women on this network.Wishing you health and happiness, Tonya xx
- TonyaMMemberCongrats on getting through your 12mths checkup.It can be an anxious one as all those cancer diagnosis memories come flooding back.You have been through a lot and yet you find time to comfort many women on this network.Wishing you health and happiness, Tonya xx