Jo
15 September 1960 – 24 October 2006 BEGINNNING OF JOURNEY April 1999 I discovered a large lump in my left breast which prompted me to see my GP, and the next week was a whirlwind. A fine needle aspiration confirmed my worst fears and breast cancer was diagnosed. I have two small children; Kate was…
Tui
2 June 1958 – 18 October 2006 BEGINNING OF JOURNEY I first discovered a lump in my right breast in February 1992 when I was 33. I was reassured it wouldn’t be anything serious because of my age. Yeah right! A week later, I had a modified radical mastectomy performed and they found another large…
Lesley
3 December 1954 – 4 August 2005 We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. Through the unknown, unremembered gate When the last of earth left to discover Is that which was the beginning. From…
Dianne
My name is Dianne. I am 60 yrs old. In 2005 at aged 42, I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. A lumpectomy, mastectomy and 6 months of chemotherapy (Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide and Flurouracil) followed. I had a Neulasta injection the day after each chemotherapy session to stimulate my white blood cells to help fight…
Medication
Ask the pharmacist for an information sheet about any new medication, and whether there are any glaring contra-indications it would be helpful for you to know about.