MY BREAST CANCER JOURNEY

my story started in febuary this year i found a suspicious lump under my right arm which then lead me to the doctors surgery she didnt seem too worried but referred me to the breast clinic for further tests mamagram and ultrasound and biopsies with the results in 2 weeks time in march i heard the words no one wants to hear i had breast cancer i had my op in april followed by 6 rounds of chemo and now a years worth of the heceptin drug followed by tamoxifen for 5 years i remember saying to the consultant i have a loving family and 3 young boys to fight for i am a fighter this will not beat me i will survive you just get on with it i am now a stronger person than before of course i have my bad days who dosen't but im very positive.

julie powell
portsmouth, United Kingdom