Hi

Ive had the worst year of my life & probably the worst I’ll ever have.  

My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer in October, he died on 4/2/10, just 3 months after diagnosis age 74. There were so many issues I felt were not dealt with right during my dads care,so I wrote a complaint to the hospital and got abut if a bland reply.  I feel bitter about some of the care he received, and it still upsets me now.  However my dad died at home, where he wanted to be, looked after by both me & my sister for the last 48 hours of his life, and I feel lucky I was  able to do this. 

I attended breast clinic on 15/2/19 after finding a lump in my armpit to be told I had breast cancer at 42.  My mum had complained of ache in in her chest for 6 weeks, she got referred to breast clinic and was also diagnosed with breast cancer the week after me.  We both have the same type of cancer, and both had the same operation wide local excision and sentinel node biopsy within s week of each other, mum is 72.  We are both having Radiotherapy next month and hormone treatment, so will support each other through this. 

Whst makes it even worse, I started a new job in January.  However my new employer has been great & supportive throughout all of the above.

Im trying to stay positive, as I have 2 kids age 10 & 12, so don’t want them worrying. My husband has been a great support.  I tend to put a front on in front of others, but deep inside I’m struggling.  

I wish you & your husband all the luck in the world, I hope life settles down into an easier routine for you both. 

Life goes on, we have to deal with what life throws at us, and hope good news in round the corner.  Which is why I chose the name live life to the full, as that’s what I intend to try do now & in the future.