13.08.2023

Cancer diagnosis and living with cancer

Cancer diagnosis and living with cancer

In the UK, 387,820 cases of cancer were diagnosed in 2019, the latest year for which data is available. Of these cancer cases, 200,836 were in men and 187,434 were in women.
Cancer does not discriminate and affects young and old
The 4 most common cancer types are breast, prostate, lung and bowel

I am a cancer survivor my life was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 50. I asked myself “why me” and felt absolutely devastated. I had a mastectomy of the left breast and felt like only half a woman, when it was over. After the operation, I underwent extensive chemotherapy, which made me feel very ill, so I could not work for 6 months. This was followed by radiotherapy, which was not so bad. My partner was very supportive and by my side, throughout my ordeal. We vowed to beat the cancer together. The doctors and nurses at the Royal Marsden hospital were very good, and I had counselling after such a traumatic experience.

 At least I was alive, after my worst nightmare, but a lot of women don’t make it. Unfortunately, a tiny bit of cancer had spread to my spine and I was forced to live with secondary cancer and continue to have treatment for that even now.

After another eight years of acute lack of confidence, very low self esteem and not feeling comfortable in my own body, due to not having a breast on my left side, I finally had reconstructive surgery. It was quite a long, complicated operation and my new breast was made out of my tummy fat. I had 2 months off work and was in a lot of pain, while waiting for both areas to heal. There was no stopping me after that, as I felt like a new woman and was complete at last. My confidence soared, my self esteem rocketed and I was extremely happy. It totally changed my life!!!!!

This is why I decided to become a life coach, so that I could help people with all sorts of issues and make their lives better and less stressful
Check out my website litawilliamslifecoach.co.uk

I am a life coach and am looking to expand my business by offering coaching for all different problems. I can help people live better lives by achieving their goals and benefiting from the results 

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