I don't suit hats!! I never wear hats unless it is extremely hot....or extremely cold....but all that is about to change. Three weeks ago on the 15th October I was getting dressed after having a shower when I glanced in the mirror and noticed a mark on my left breast which looked like a bruise. When I raised my arm the shape of the bruise elongated which I thought was rather strange. Just must be the shadow off of the lighting in our new house, I thought. The next day when I went to work I looked in the mirror in the ladies but couldn't see the mark. When I got home I checked again in my own bathroom mirror......but it was still there!
I had always had trouble with my left boob, as far back as 2005, just before our wedding. I noticed a large lumpy area that appeared out of the blue. Wellington Hospital mammogram came back clear, ultrasound found dense breast tissue and a cyst. Nothing to be concerned about. Then in 2006 I discovered a blood coloured discharge from the same breast and took myself off to the specialist again. Once again, mammogram came back clear and specialist said there was no breast cancer. Turning 45 in 2008 allowed me to start free breast screening so off I went and once again mammogram came back clear. I had done everything in my power for early detection.
Hey Julie, I'm signing on to share this intrepid journey with you.
ReplyDeleteKia Kaha, my dear.
Joy & Mona
Me too.
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Vanessa (Eastbourne)
My thoughts are with you today Julie - you are a very strong, courageous lady!
ReplyDeleteGet well soon
Dianne (Miramar)
Hey Julie,
ReplyDeleteBeen thinking of you heaps, Hope all is going well, Lots of love to you and your family.
Trina
Hi Julie,
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of you heaps as well. Love and best wishes for a speedy recovery,
Sandra (ex Whitby)