I was diagnosed with stage 2 HER2+ Breast Cancer on the 19th January 2023. However, as well as “Lumpy” (the main lump has a name), scans showed calcified areas in both breasts which required investigation.
Having dense breast tissue meant that I have had to have several vacuum biopsies which leave you battered and bruised for many weeks. Not only this, with each biopsy there is a risk that you could split a cancer cell making it more likely to spread – not the desired outcome!
In addition to this I had so many calcified areas that it meant several more biopsies were needed. This takes time…time without treatment meaning with the HER2+ variant that it could easily grow and spread.
At my last oncology meeting we were subtly accused of being the cause of the hold up in treatment but my husband and I stood firm and informed the oncologist that so many mistakes had happened (none of which were our fault), so many NHS miscommunications, so many delays, so many further requests for even more biopsies…in the end the oncologist had to retract his belief as we have been both communicable and compliant throughout the entire process. This is not me bashing the NHS by any means, we have BUPA and on one occasion after being on hold for 3 hours I simply couldn’t get through to them. Shocking – they sell “Complete Cancer Care” when you first come on board, but their delivery thus far has been exceptionally poor. Hence, NHS it is.
So, good news and bad! A recent CT scan showed that there is no signs of metastasis, meaning the cancer cells are all located in the left breast. Further good news is that all other calcified areas in my right breast have come back as benign as in “Not cancer”.
Not so good news is that a calcified area lower in my left breast contained pre-cancerous cells meaning that post chemotherapy I will require a mastectomy…a whole breast removal!
The photo above was taken by my husband on Friday 5th May 2023, and shows me receiving my very first syringe of chemotherapy drugs. I’m wearing what’s called a “cool cap” to try to minimise hair loss s I’d like to retain as much of my mane as possible.
How do I feel? Today (Sunday 7th May) surprisingly VERY good! I slept around 12-14 hours yesterday as I had feelings resembling a hang over but without drinking, but today I’m going to attempt a light work out and a walk in nature.
My supplement stack which still costs around £1,300 has kept lumpy from growing whilst the NHS made their mistakes, my CBD oil helps to calm my stomach, my meditations, my exercise, my weekly massage, my daily organic carrot juice consumption, and my positive mindset are all instrumental in getting through this.
I’ve had so much help from so many world leading practitioners in so many areas, I simply can’t wait to help people with the knowledge that I’ve gained on this journey so far.
But for now, I have to heal. Much Love to you all!
Speak soon,
Vanessa
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