I gave in and agreed to take two Harvest Festivals. Both went OK. I had a little giggle at at myself when the warden was preparing the produce to take to pensioners and asked me if I would like something. I was about to say, "But it's for old people" then remembered that I'm a pensioner and gratefully accepted a couple of potatoes to bake and have with cheese and butter.
I've been for my annual mammogram. I have a high risk of breast cancer (80% risk I am told) so had a mastectomy a few years ago but I still have to go for check-ups. Mammograms are no picnic for anyone but post mastectomy they are often excruciating but this time it wasn't too bad. I've got a clinical examination in a couple of weeks but right now I'd like to say thank you to everyone who fund raises for cancer research. Because of you my genetic risk has been identified and I am offered monitoring to protect myself.
I had a small competition win, this time with the date of birth lotto. Just £10 but very nice. (The link is possibly my referral link. I can't check. Sorry about that.)
A couple of weeks ago I was able to share some of my good fortune with a bloggy friend by sending her some books I had won in a another competition and when I got back from the mammogram there was a letter from her. I always get excited at real snail-mail and in this letter was this lovely Harris tweed needlecase. Thank you, Mama! (Quite apart from pretty needlecases she's got a great idea for soap for children. Take a look.)
Thank you for mentioning me, I am saving the books all ready for a Christmas holiday we are hoping to take. Hope all goes well with your clinical examination, you will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am glad the mammo went well. No, they aren't fun but better be safe than sorry. I am so sorry I am so remiss with writing. I will be better, I promise!
ReplyDeleteI had a lumpectomy at the beginning of the year, plus chemo and radiotherapy. My breast is still sensitive, but I know I have to go for my check up mammogram soon. I'm not looking forward to it, even though I'm (fairly) confident the cancer has gone.
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I'm sure you're not looking forward to it! But the discomfort (and sometimes the pain) is worthwhile when one considers the alternative. I hope you are feeling better and that the breast soon heals.
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