www.breastcancerstory.co.uk                                             Free skincare and make-up workshops to help combat the visible side effects of cancer treatment and, in turn, boost confidence and wellbeing.   The sessions are run weekly, fortnightly or monthly for up to 12 people.  They are held in over 50 locations throughout the UK, in hospitals and cancer care centres  http://www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk     Lee and I were married 11th September 2009.       News Update ~ The Cancer Is Back 21st April 2009   Today I was told that the cancer was back.  I have secondary breast cancer in the bone.  I know now that it is incurable but as always I am thinking positive and that my great team of Dr's and Nurses will be able to help control it with the fantastic treatments that they have.   One of my main priorities is to bring this website up to date. Obviously it is coming second place to my family and friends but if this Website helps just one person i will be happy as that is my goal.  If you have a myspace,livespace, facebook profile or any other webiste    please link to this page to help Raise Breast Cancer Awareness.   If you would like to be informed of when updates are published please use the 'Join my mailing list' form below.     In the UK, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women.   Approximately 45,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed every year, usually in women who are over 50 years of age and who have reached menopause.   However, it is possible for women of any age to be affected by breast cancer and, in rare cases, the condition can also affect men.    One out of Eight women will develope breast cancer in their lifetime.  The Survival rate for breast cancer is greater than 95% if detected early.        Self Examination   Breasts change at different times of your life and with your menstrual cycle, but by doing   self-examination this will help you recognise any changes quickly.      Breast self   examination should be done regularly.   Changes to be aware of:   size - if one breast becomes larger, or lower nipples - if a nipple becomes inverted (pulled in) or changes position or shape rashes - on or around the nipple discharge - from one or both nipples skin changes - puckering or dimpling swelling - under the armpit or around the collarbone (where the lymph nodes are) pain - continuous, in one part of the breast or armpit lump or thickening - different to the rest of the breast tissue.   If you do notice a change in your breasts, try not to worry but see your GP as soon as you can.   Please remember: most breast changes are not cancer, even if they need follow up treatment or further investigation

My Breast Cancer Story   What is it like to live with Breast Cancer from the inside.    Having Breast Cancer is an emotional roller coaster, I have been positive and determined that this was not going to beat me.  This is my full feelings and emotions of how i truley felt from the day the doctor told me i had breast cancer.  My story tells of the laughter that was created, the ups and downs of the treatments, the financial worry even the change in labedo.    Some names have been changed for reasons that I hope you understand       Third Chemo Prt 6  Chemo Day! (added 8th February 2010)    I could feel myself welling up. I wanted to go home and if I’d have had the courage to whip the needle out of the back of my hand I would have done.  I was stuck because without the chemo what would my life be like; would I even have a life..      Third Chemo Prt 5  Whey Hey! My Mum's Coming! (added 18th November 09)   "I hate this journey, if I could find my way back to Donny I'd go back" she snapped.  that was it the tears started.   Third Chemo Prt 4  Cancer & Work! (added 15th November 09)   Why should I be made to feel guilty about it, it’s not right.   Don’t blame me; I didn’t ask for any of this. . .   Third Chemo Prt 3  To Sleep or Not to Sleep (added 13th November 09)   I had a feeling of being wrapped up in fluffy soft feathers, protecting me and keeping me warm.  “Karen!” I heard my name being called . . .   Third Chemo Prt 2  Bath Time (added 10th November 09)   “I have an idea for your flushes” Lee said “Why don’t you sleep on one of the big bath sheets”.  “Bath Sheet” I laughed.  “That would make me even hotter .   Third Chemo Prt 1  Oncology (added 9th November 09)   These days I am waking several times a night my mouth is so dry that my tongue is stuck to the roof of my mouth as if by super glue...        Contact Me Your Name Your Email Subject Message Image Verification Please enter the text from the image [Refresh Image]   Join My Mailing List   Enter your details below and be updated of any new additions on My Breast Cancer Story   Name: Email: Subscribe  Unsubscribe