DBird

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Sept 2018 when I was 28. My tumor which I called my ninja turtle was 2.9cm when removed was discovered when I was on holiday in Jamaica. Once back in the UK I headed straight to the Dr's. I was diagnosed with a mucinous pleomorphic breast cancer stage 1 grade 3. After a series of Genetic testing, mammograms, MRIs, CTs, blood tests and anything else I've forgotten, being at the hospital every single week (sometimes/ most of the time, multiple times) I chose to have a mastectomy with immediate DIEP reconstruction even though the cancer had not spread to my lymph nodes. The day before my 29th birthday they told me I was cancer free =) (so for my birthday I got a cancer free boob and a flat stomach =) ) I was also told that my turtle had been sent to the States for an Oncotype test. I got the results in December and was told I would need to have chemo just in case.

I started on TC chemo in the new year. The side effects aren't too bad.. Just really tired and have the worst bone pain because of the injections to boost white blood cells (in all fairness I had a severe reaction because I'm a medical mystery =p) I've had enough chocolate and hot chocolate to sink a few ships since chemo has started!!*Oh and not to forget scones!! Everything else taste strange orange juice is the worse!

Life has changed actually no it hasn't not for me, my view on life has changed. I've been pretty positive since the start and have shocked a few fair people with my view on my cancer, treatment and life in general. The cancer part was out of my control but how I respond to it, how I treat it that's my choice. I refuse to let it get me down, I will be strong and I will be happy. Yes I've felt angry at times esp when my genetics tests came back all clear and no one could give me an answer why I've been diagnosed at 28.

I finished chemo on the 8th March 2019 =) I have however had the worst bone pain imaginable since then. The oral morphine had definetly helped and it taste like Calpol (bonus) =)

Im here to help the newbies who don't know what to expect.. And to tell them its not so bad.. The journeys actually alright. Stay positive... Live your best life... Make memories =)