I have realised that I have not updated my Blog since seeing my Oncology Consultant in February.
There was no definitive outcome, but judging by my progress with returning to work and diminishing fatigue the treatment was regarded as successful. A scan at this stage was discussed, though the results could be inconclusive, therefore it thought better to wait a few months until my next appointment in May to discuss further whether this was necessary.

Since then I have continued to feel a bit stronger each week and a bit less tired in the evenings. I still tend to crash around 8.0pm and have an early bath to relax my muscles off. I have suffered over the last few weeks with some pain in the muscles around my shoulders and upper back which eases a lot in the bath. Maybe some tissue changes from the radiotherapy , but a massage at the Starthrowers Centre helped a lot. The lady who gave me a massage during my chemo is away until mid-March so I will have to wait a while to see her but I think regular massage will help to work through any scar tissue that may have formed.

Wedding preparations are well under control now with everything booked, outfits bought, flowers ordered and honeymoon tickets due to arrive any day! I am excited about the big day, but really looking forward to two weeks away on our own in the sunshine! I have three weeks off work, one before the wedding and two after so should be able to have a relaxing and refreshing break.
My hair has grown enough to look like a short haircut now instead of a number 3 or 4! It is starting to curl and there is no grey! So I feel less conscious about my hair for the wedding day and have found a lovely hair decoration (not fascinator) to compliment the hairstyle.
I was even told that I looked much younger with my hair short this week, so I may keep it this way, especially as its a zero maintenance style in the morning!

I do struggle from time to time with fluctuating emotions around events of the last year and before but try to stay positive. I have a new and good future to look forward to and grateful for the chance to live life normally again with happy times ahead.