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FLClover
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5 years ago

Cancerversary πŸ€

Hello lovely ladies. Today, on April Fools, I celebrate one year since my double mastectomy. Mixed feelings, for sure. It hasn’t been easy, that goes without say, especially with the whole surgeon saga happening. I’ve found out he left tissue behind in both breasts, in areas that were shown suspicious on the pre-surgery MRI. And he didn’t highlight those areas for pathology to check, so not sure what there even was there. He also refused to test further post surgery. Luckily my beautiful current surgeon is on top of it. 
However, I am still grateful that I had the surgery, as it rid me of those treacherous lumps in both of my breasts. I felt very happy after it, because my body knew most of the β€˜evil’ was gone. So it’s definitely a positive thing, and I will celebrate in some small way. 
Emotionally, I’m so much better than what I was then, it’s hard to put in words. This forum had a lot to do with me getting better β™₯️. It’s a special place πŸ•‰. So did my current surgeon and her practice manager πŸ’œπŸ’™. 
Anyway, to all the newbies, and all those struggling, it does get better. Hard to see that in the midst of despair, but nothing is permanent, so happiness and confidence will enter our lives again when we are ready to accept it and fight for it. 
Cheers to a cancer-free future πŸ€žπŸ€πŸ₯‚
  • Congratulations @FLClover. Happy Easter too πŸ‘πŸ‡πŸŒΊ
  • Thanks @arpie!! I appreciate that β™₯️. 
    And woohoo for you too! πŸ₯³πŸ€© Each one is special and important. Hope you’re doing well with hubby. Enjoy the holidays together and stay safe 😘😘
  • And have a HAPPY EASTER this year, too @FLClover!!  You are a real asset to the forum & everyone appreciates the thought & effort you put into your posts xx

    take care,  Happy Cancerversary!   I'm nearly 3 months past my 3rd one!  ;)