Author / Cancer
Children’s book writer Elaine Wickson posted on Twitter…
Feel a bit vulnerable posting, but this is me being all alive after a ruddy terrifying year of breast cancer
When I lost my hair in autumn my son said I had shed my leaves for winter. Now spring’s almost here it’s sort of blossoming & I’ve had good news: my scans are ALL CLEAR
… and within 2 days had 36.6k Likes
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I live in Oxford with my husband and two sons, and have written stories since knee-high socks. My school reports said I was a bit of a daydreamer, but that’s because I was too busy thinking up stories.
I customised a mini bookshop kit – it’s been one of the most joyous things ever, even with my clumsy bear paws 🐾 and a very welcome distraction!
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What is breast cancer?
Each year, about 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. It is more common in women who are aged 50 and over.
Breast cancer can be invasive or non-invasive (in-situ). When people talk about breast cancer, they usually mean invasive breast cancer. This is when cancer cells have spread outside the milk ducts or lobules where they started into surrounding breast tissue.
We have information about non-invasive breast cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). It is the earliest possible form of breast cancer and is usually found during routine breast screening.
Understanding breast cancer in women
This booklet is about breast cancer in women. It is for women who are having tests for breast cancer and women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have.
We cannot give advice about the best treatment for you. You should talk to your doctor, who knows your medical history.
Visit our online information about breast cancer in women.
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