Today I went for my seventh yearly oncologist appointment. I am never usually nervous about the yearly check up. If anything I feel happy that i have this appointment with my oncologist as it is comforting and reassuring to know from an expert that all is ok rather then just relying on my own examinations. I have been having a few aches and pains recently but havent been too worried about it as regards to it being cancer and am pretty sure its something to do with my implants. I have noticed that they dont feel quite right and have changed in shape in the last six months. Im obviously concerned about why they hurt though and need to see my plastic surgeon. I dont think my body likes these alien objects being in there and have had trouble with them from the beginning. I mentioned to the oncologist about the pains and he said they could be muscular but isn't an expert in that department so its best I see my surgeon. Annoyingly I may not be able to see my surgeon up in Leicester bec
I was diagnosed with breast cancer just after my 29th birthday last year. I found the lump by accident as I never examined myself. I like many people thought I was invincible. I have had a mastectomy and have undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy and am taking hormone treatment for the next 5 years. The worst is now over and I am waiting for my reconstruction.