Be breast aware - our managing ed shares her story Post Reply

[Annabel (admin)]

This much I know. 
Our managing editor, Charlotte, was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago. On this anniversary, she outlines her experience and emphasises the importance of an early diagnosis  

"I wasn’t going to use this forum to share my story but then I met the kindest radiographer. 

He had given up his career as an engineer to retrain following his wife’s treatment 18 years ago. He asked me what I did, so I told him about NappyValleyNet. First, he said we now had a new follower, and then he asked if I would be using the forum to spread the word about modern day breast cancer treatment. To tell our readers that it’s amazing. That what they can do nowadays is incredible, resulting in thousands of positive outcomes for women who are given the same diagnosis I received. 

To be clear, from day one I was told by all the brilliant people at Guy’s that my type of breast cancer was “a good one to have if you’re going to have cancer”. I fully appreciate that this is not the case for every diagnosis; I was 49 and I have seen friends go through gruelling treatments, and I have lost friends and family to cancer and I’m sure many readers will share this experience"

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[Annabel (admin)]

Apologies to everyone who tried to follow Charlotte's story from our email this morning, the link wasn't working.

I'm about to resend the link out to our subscribers but for those who have come to the site looking for her words I'm replying to the original post now to push it up the Most Recent section.

And it goes without saying,  a massive apology is owed to Charlotte for our error.

Thank you.

[Kirstie’s Mom]

I’m 8 years clear ! Good luck to her. I was going to recommend Dr Liz ‘a book as well as her website . One thing that is important is afterwards when all the medical support stops . Lymphedema and the effects of hormone therapy can be a struggle . Book massage for Lymphedema before the signs as it can then be manageable . And follow Dr Liz on IG she is wonderful

[ronangel]

Breast cancer,I thought that was only for Women.
Male breast cancer survivor David Abbett briefly tells of his experience, allows his scar to be viewed and explains what symptoms to look for.

https://www.ssrichardmontgomery.com/dow ... cancer.mp4

 

[charlotte_admin]

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everybody. 

We've been overwhelmed by an incredible response to my piece from NappyValleyNet followers, clients, friends and beyond. Many of you have said that you've circulated it among your own friends and family too, which is wonderful to hear as I very much hope it will have the desired effect - that more of us will check regularly and take action straight away if necessary.

https://nappyvalleynet.com/be-breast-aw ... her-story/