I can't believe a month has passed since I've updated my blog. It's been a very busy month - we got back from Australia and I went back to work full time from 2nd Feb. Work has been so busy - my boss was made redundant while I was away but he stayed on for over a month to hand everything over to me. So it's been extremely busy - I've been travelling to Kettering once a week and staying up for 2 or 3 nights and then back to Swindon for the weekends. But I've also been able to work from home a day or so a week.
Then came the really difficult news a couple of weeks ago that my tumour has grown back. I noticed a lump right next to where the original tumour was and wasn't sure if it was scar tissue or something esle. When I went for my check up they thought it was just scar tissue but did a biopsy and discovered that the cancer had returned. It's been such a shock, just when we were getting back to normal again and really felt that we were moving on and putting this whole episode behind us.
I haven't updated the blog as I was waiting on test results & wasn't really sure what was happening next so wanted to be able to give the full story. I am due to go for surgery this Saturday (12th) - in order to make sure it doesn't come back again they are going to have to do a mastectomy. They will also do reconstruction at the same time but it will be a long operation and the recovery time is anything from 6 to 12 weeks. The surgeon said I'm likely to be out of action for about 3 months. They also said that chemo is unlikely but won't know until after surgery so I am really hoping & praying that I don't have to go down that road again.
There have been lots of tears over the last few weeks but it's been good to have work to distract me - and as always incredible support from the people around us. Thank you so much to everyone who has been sending us emails, texts, cards etc as you've found out bits of news. You are such an encouragement to both of us & we will make sure to keep you updated with how I'm doing. I may not be able to type for a while but I'm sure Dave will let me dictate (for a change!) and keep the blog updated for me :)
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Hi Sharon,
ReplyDeletereally sad to hear the news, but we will continue to trust and hope in God for your healing and recovery. We always rejoice and thank God when we think of you and Dave. We will be praying for you both,
Ralph & Cherie
My Dear Sharon and Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. we had heard the news was not good but were not sure. So we have been praying for you. Oh may God help you through these dark times, and remember you are not alone. Thank you so much for sharing this, xxRuth
ReplyDeleteSharon dote You are in my prayers and I cant stop thinking of you. Praying so much for you and Dave as the surgery date approaches. love you so much girl. love cxox
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I am sitting her in shock and tears. I am so sorry to hear the news. Wow you guys have been through so much but I have no doubt that God will continue to bring you through. Praying for complete healing and peace for you both. You guys are incredible. Thanks so much for sharing even if it's not great news. Love your honesty and thoughts. Love Linda xo
ReplyDeleteDear Sharon and Dave!! You are very much in my thoughts and I have been and will continue praying for you!! I know how hard it is to hear such news and will pray that you will know God's peace and presence in a very special way. A song I heard recently was encouraging to me - it goes something like this (I have a terrible memory) "The Author who hold the universe is holding you tonight. You can rest in Him. Be still and know He is in control." You are loved, Jessie
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