I honestly didn’t think I’d be writing another post in my cancer blog. Seems I spoke to soon by ending my last post with "This will be my last cancer blog post. This is what has been happening so far. Three weeks ago I accidentally came across a Dispatches program on channel four about Breast implants being highly toxic and causing all sorts of illnesses. I thought, oh god what the hell is this!! I didn't want to watch it, but left it on and carried on doing listing vintage clothing on my phone, half listening to the program. I was thinking this better not be anything to do with my implants. I’m going away soon and don't need anything to get in the way of that. I kept hearing the words "cancer", "toxic implants", breast implant illness", "banned implants". It finished and I ignored it. Quite typical of me which is really bad I know! I just thought I’m sure it’s not related to me and I will be ok. The week after, I was speaking to a f...
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.