The graphic and gory...not for the squeamish

As I have mentioned in a previous post I was going to show photos of my scar so here they are in all of the graphic glory.

I feel it is important for me to keep a record of it all so that I can see how the healing and the scars developed.

The first couple show the radiation "sunburn" and my operation site. As my lump was relatively small it is hard to actually see it in a photo.

One photo in the radiation shots has the surgeon's scribble showing where he planned to cut. The last two show my scar as it is today. It is no longer my "shark bite".

It truly is a wonder how our bodies heal so well and rapidly. I am extremely grateful to have had the wonderful surgeons and after care team I have had. I truly believe it is their combined efforts (as well as my own body's hard work of healing itself) that allowed me to be where I am today.

I am grateful to the following people, who at some stage have been or continue to be, part of my treatment team:

Professor Peter Choong my cancer surgeon

Mr David McCombe my plastic surgeon

The Radiation Oncology staff at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Ms Kate Rogers my physiotherapist

Ms Sue Hodson my GP

Ms Meg Schibli my hand therapist

Mr Ash Tainton my gym instructor

And as always my family and friends whose love and support strengthen me :-)