Alongside my prescription, my GP gives
me a form that entitles me to free medication on the NHS as a cancer sufferer.
I'm intrigued to observe that I am treated subtly differently by the pharmacy
counter in Sainsburys once they have read my form. They are unusually
sympathetic and go out of their way to make conversation and are deeply
apologetic that they won't have my prescription for a further hour. I'm
appreciative and quite touched by their behaviour but also note my inner
surprise - I don't see myself as a cancer patient, despite the operations
undergone and the further procedure I will need to complete my reconstruction.
I have to delay my next expansion for a
fortnight whilst the rash subsides. Meanwhile the fluid has drained away and
the left breast has now shrunk back and is smaller than the fully expanded
side. I'm still very itchy and haven't slept properly for weeks, either due to
itching or to post surgery discomfort.
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