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Blog 5 – So very far from done.

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“So you are done then”…. When people ask where I am up to with my treatment plan and I say ‘I’ve had the chemo and I’ve had the bilateral mastectomy” they generally respond with “so you are done then”. Well, I wish!! I’ve come to realise that I will never be “done” with cancer. Yes, I’ve conquered 5 months of chemotherapy, and the surgery and yes, I believe everything has been removed, but the fear will always be looming. Recovery post op has been so draining, emotionally. As a teacher we get lovely long summer holidays (sorry parents, now it’s your turn!!) and all my teacher friends are jetting off to exotic places. I’m currently VERY resentful of the fact I’m stuck in the UAE, with my life on hold. It doesn’t help that the UAE is hotter than living on the sun (50 degrees C) and therefore I am essentially housebound. I think I’ve watched every Netflix series going (any recommendations greatly received). Facebook is also rubbing it in with their ‘memories’ each day. For anyon