The Dreaded C

In February of this year my mum found a lump in her breast. Although she has had them before and it being all okay, this one felt different.

She went to her check up and I just went about my day as I believed everything would be fine, 4 hours later they came back to say there is a possibility of it being the dreaded 'C'.

A week later we got the results, positive but not in the way you would want it to be. She was positive of cancer.

They got the ball rolling pretty fast which is amazing and it is curable, doesn't mean the next few weeks/months won't be stressful and filled with worry.

Despite it not really sinking in, I definitely seen a difference in my motivation and general mood... it was and still is like I'm just breathing and letting time pass me by. You would expect me to want to make the most of life since life is too short which I am coming to terms with.

She has had surgery to remove the initial lump and her lymph nodes, just to be sure. On Friday we get the results as to what steps we need to take to get rid of it once and for all. I am hoping... praying it will be the lesser of two evils.

For my exhibition piece I am thinking of doing it around this topic of checking yourself. You know your body best and when something doesn't feel right/normal. It is so important to examine yourself regularly to prevent something serious from happening and catching it sooner if anything were to be there.

I, myself have had lumps so I know the fear of what it could be but I can also show the need to notice yourself and your body...

It could save your life.

Much love,

Abs x