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Reflection
15 more weeks til my 2nd yearly hospital check-up with the surgeon who physically saved my life at the end of 2018.
Almost 2 years ago, he successfully removed a 1cm malignant tumour from my right breast, and a few lymph nodes to check the cancer hadn't spread, (it hadn't) and I recovered quickly.
Today I can barely see the scar around my nipple, and I can't see the one in my armpit at all.
Every year I am scheduled for a mammogram as a precaution, but a mammogram didn't detect my tumour back then - the result was negative, but an ultrasound thankfully picked it up.
Why?
Well, because my breast tissue is dense.. I am relatively young and haven't had children, and this can mean a mammogram may not be the most effective method of detection in similar patients.
I had a 1 year mammogram check-up in December 2019 which again came back negative but to my pleasant surprise, I didn't just have a consultation as expected after one year, I was given an ultrasound too, which was clear and completely put my mind at ease.
I would love to see breast cancer survivors under 50 and those in the same age bracket getting screened due to ominous symptoms receive routine ultrasounds rather than mammograms in the future.. for peace of mind for many patients with dense breast tissue like myself.
I am writing a book of my day-to-day personal experience with breast cancer, featuring many of my self-portraits taken during that time, plus candids & I cannot wait to present this to you in the coming months!
And now changing the subject slightly.. this stunning ensemble of flares, bell-sleeve cropped tie top & headscarf is by All About Audrey of course - my favourite bohemian bouique(!) photographed in my bedouin boudoir set at The Hacienda, London by yours truly - yes, it's another self-portrait of course, as it my entire portfolio here!
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Reflection
15 more weeks til my 2nd yearly hospital check-up with the surgeon who physically saved my life at the end of 2018.
Almost 2 years ago, he successfully removed a 1cm malignant tumour from my right breast, and a few lymph nodes to check the cancer hadn't spread, (it hadn't) and I recovered quickly.
Today I can barely see the scar around my nipple, and I can't see the one in my armpit at all.
Every year I am scheduled for a mammogram as a precaution, but a mammogram didn't detect my tumour back then - the result was negative, but an ultrasound thankfully picked it up.
Why?
Well, because my breast tissue is dense.. I am relatively young and haven't had children, and this can mean a mammogram may not be the most effective method of detection in similar patients.
I had a 1 year mammogram check-up in December 2019 which again came back negative but to my pleasant surprise, I didn't just have a consultation as expected after one year, I was given an ultrasound too, which was clear and completely put my mind at ease.
I would love to see breast cancer survivors under 50 and those in the same age bracket getting screened due to ominous symptoms receive routine ultrasounds rather than mammograms in the future.. for peace of mind for many patients with dense breast tissue like myself.
I am writing a book of my day-to-day personal experience with breast cancer, featuring many of my self-portraits taken during that time, plus candids & I cannot wait to present this to you in the coming months!
And now changing the subject slightly.. this stunning ensemble of flares, bell-sleeve cropped tie top & headscarf is by All About Audrey of course - my favourite bohemian bouique(!) photographed in my bedouin boudoir set at The Hacienda, London by yours truly - yes, it's another self-portrait of course, as it my entire portfolio here!
Have a lovely weekend everyone!