Earlier this week I share the first post about Breast Cancer with statistics and how to make sure you are checking anything suspicious out as soon as possible.
Now for this very personal story from Judith Barrow.
My thanks to one of the kindest and most supportive bloggers here on WordPress. Judith Barrow is also a wonderful author and her books have received amazing reviews. You can find out all about them at the end of the post.
Judith has had a complicated relationship with her breasts as she relates in her story but it became even more complex when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. That was over twenty years ago and one of the most important messages that I took from her excellent article is ‘Be bloody persistent‘ with your doctor…
You know your body better than anyone and if you believe that there is something…
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Thanks again Judith for allowing me to share your story and a vital reminder to women to check and stand your ground.. have a lovely weekend. ♥♥
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It was my pleasure, Sally.And I hope you have a lovely weekend as well. Bit grey here, but still good to be working in the garden. xx
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I commented at Sally’s — your story is generous & beautiful, Judith. we are both survivors. I never had much on top, never wanted more, but was loathe to lose it lol. I opted for lumpectomy & radiation & tamoxifen
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Thank you so much da-AL. I opted for life, in the end. Perhaps too much of my children’s’ life to miss out on?
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fortunate for them — & the rest of us to have you in the world ❤
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That is so kind, da-AL. Thank you. x
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