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Hi Everyone

Have read all your blogs and so thought  I should add mine. I was diagnosed in June 2010 age 51 after a "clear" mammogram in Nov 2009. I ended up having a lumpectomy with sentinel node biopy but the lump was much larger than expected  ( 49 mm) and one of the lymph nodes was positive for cancer so had to go back a month later and have a mastectomy which did not go well. Then endured 6 rounds of chemo and 5 weeks of radiation.I am pleased to say I have never looked back and have just had my  3 year all clear this week. 

I took up Dragon Boat Paddling in 2011 and love it. I have met the most amazing women who totally relate to you and we have fun too. We are planning a trip to Florida next year to take part in the World Breast Cancer survivors Dragon Boat Regatta! I am so excited.

I also meet up with a group of women in  the Strathpine Coffee Club ( Our original meeting place) at the Lawnton Bowls club every fortnight . It's very social even though it's a support group.

I am currently on the waiting list for a reconstruction of my right breast and should have it done within the next 12months at RBWH.

I look forward to hearing from any of you. If you are interested in paddling I paddle with the Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons - we have a facebook page and a website.

Sarah x