Our Journey with Breast Cancer
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“I’ve Found a Lump”
Is it my imagination? Is that a lump?
It feels like one.
Who do I tell?
What do I do?
Now that I’ve found a lump.
Do I tell Andrew?
How will he respond?
Don’t be silly, you know how he will respond;
Better not say anything to him,
Now that I’ve found a lump.
Is it my imagination?
No, it isn’t – that is definitely a lump.
What shall I do now I know it’s for real?
Make an appointment to see a female Doctor?
Now that I’ve found a lump.
No, don’t waste the Doctor’s time;
You may be wrong.
But what if I’m not?
Make an appointment to see the G.P. Nurse?
It can do no harm to get it checked out,
Now that I’ve found a lump.
I telephone the G.P. Surgery.
I request an appointment with the Nurse.
“What’s it for dear”, I’m asked.
“Is it for a smear test?”
No it’s not for that …(thank goodness!)
I need to have my breast checked…
Now that I’ve found a lump.
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About the Book
This book started off as being part of our therapy - something to help us make sense of the confusing world we had found ourselves in, following a diagnosis of Breast Cancer. It became a place where our emotions could be expressed freely during our rollercoaster of a journey. Somehow it took on more meaning and just grew!
This journey is from diagnosis, through the various stages of treatment and beyond. We hope it will help others with similar journeys.
Author royalties from this book will go to Breast Cancer charities.
About the Author
Dawn Gaskin is an Occupational Therapist specializing in mental health. Andrew Gaskin is an Administrator for an Insurance Company. They have been married for 24 years and live in Berkshire.
Dawn has been 'the pen', and Andrew, despite his fear of hospitals, has provided the inspiration through his many amusing observations along the way.
This is their one and only book!