I found a small lump in my breast, after visiting the breast clinic I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Started my chemo a month after being diagnosed and the anchor ward was amazing, made me feel at ease while getting treatment, answered any questions I had, really looked after me.
When chemo was finished I then went for a lumpectomy and removal of some lymph nodes, was cancer free just in time for Christmas! Much to my kids' delight. Then started the new year with 3 weeks of radiotherapy and while the travel in everyday got a little tedious the team looking after me there was again fantastic, answered any questions, checked how I was doing daily.
They made sure I rang the bell on my last day which was met with clapping and cheers from staff and patients across the centre. I still go in occasionally for injections etc and everyone remembers you and makes small talk.
I cannot fault all the staff I've met over the whole journey, keeping me upbeat and always looking forward, it really pushed me into the right mindset to fight my cancer.
"Pushed me into the right mindset to fight my cancer"
About: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Breast Services Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Breast Services Aberdeen AB25 2ZN Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Cancer Services (Medical Oncology) Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Cancer Services (Medical Oncology) AB25 2ZN Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Radiotherapy Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Radiotherapy AB25 2ZN NHS Grampian / North East Scotland Breast Screening Centre NHS Grampian North East Scotland Breast Screening Centre Aberdeen AB25 2XF
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