I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 17 September, after almost a month of tests and tentative diagnosis.
After initially thinking "I'm going to di-i-i-e-e!" I have tried to keep a positive outlook and as I am on paid sick leave for 6 months, at least I have lots of time to knit and work my way through my stash.
I may even get round to sewing up my projects which have been languishing in my bedroom for over a year.
I have been almost overwhelmed by the support of friends and colleagues and have decided to do as many enjoyable things as I can manage.
So far I have had one chemotherapy treatment - they are every 3 weeks for 6 months - and it was quite pleasurable in a weird way.
I have been told that my hair will fall out so have made a few woolly hats for myself and am getting a free wig tommorrow. So far my follicles are hanging on, which is disappointing in the extreme after Jan from the Bolton Knitting Noras presented me with an array of fantastic hats and a gorgeous crochet shawl on Sunday at our Bliss charity knit out.
I can't wait to wear them!
I have also completed a premature baby blanket and will try and get another one finished by Sunday when we are all meeting up for our monthly knit out at Costa Coffe
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