18th January 2024 – A DAY OF CELEBRATION – My ‘little’ brother is 46 today, and my oncologist has told me following cancer treatment and two spine biopsies, I have no visible cancer in my body
It came in three’s
Hello, my name’s Deljinder. I’m 51 and on the 7th July 2023, following my first routine NHS screening, a lump was found and I was required to undergo a biopsy. From here I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Following a PET CT and MRI in late July, I took a call telling me a suspicious lesion had now been found on my spine.
One must soldier on….
On the 9th September (my birthday) and 4 days before my planned surgery of a lumpectomy under Professor Zoe Winters, I broke my leg. A severe break resulting in a plate and 12 screws. Not being able to walk, surgery had to be cancelled and a later date was set.
I was lucky to have Professor Zoe Winters on my case, what an amazing woman.
Following breast cancer surgery, I recuperated at my mother’s which gave me lots of time to think..
Not one to feel sorry for myself, this thinking resulted in how I could help a Breast Cancer charity. So, I decided to sign up for the Moonwalk 2024 in Edinburgh. – challenge on. The walk is almost a year to the day that I broke my leg and was diagnosed with breast cancer.
I am hopeful that the combination of the walk and the charity will help with not only getting my physical strength back, but assist me getting back to me!
Every woman has their own strengths and being diagnosed with breast cancer certainly challenges our strengths and weaknesses!
I don’t hate the fact that the cancer picked me, I love the strength it has given me.
Powering on….
I hope this helps other women find their inner strength.
A highly personal challenge following my breast cancer diagnosis and broken leg. Really excited to be walking as a duo team with Laura for The Moonwalk Scotland 2024!
