Welcome to my journey through breast cancer and motherhood.
Queen Dring
Self proclaimed HRH…
Hello my name is Hannah Dring. 31 years old. Wife to Dan, mother to 2 boys – Henry (3) and Dylan (1).
Recently diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. I want to share my journey through this situation – my experiences, appointments, treatment, family times and recovery. If I can support one person, help someone understand or encourage people to check themselves then this blog will have done what I intended to do. I want to help others realise that this disease does not just attack older women… please be breast cancer aware whatever age you are!
Deciding to write a blog has not been an easy decision. Putting everything down for others to see is not something I’ve taken lightly. Now brace yourselves because I won’t claim I know a thing about writing a blog and I literally write what’s in my head as if I’m talking to myself. I apologise if grammar and spelling isn’t perfect, for the odd bit of colourful language or if sometimes it doesn’t make sense… my brain for you! This is a place to document my feelings on being a mother and riding the cancer roller-coaster.
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DIEP surgery
It’s a long one……. The longest one yet (I think). Maybe go make a cuppa and get comfortable…. So I’ve finally had my surgery! 2 years 2 months after my mastectomy, following cancelled surgery during Covid. It’s been a long time coming and my god was it welcomed. For the last 2 years I’ve felt… Read more
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What the DIEP…?!
We went on holiday!! A wonderful week away in the glorious sunshine of Tenerife. My god it was needed. A whole week of not worrying about washing, snacks, meals, walking the dog, entertaining the children all day long. It was bliss – and I even managed to read a whole book!! In a week!!! The… Read more
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Toddlers, Tantrums and a Tumour 
Hannah I came across your blog and just wanted to say I very much admire you’re strength and bravery in the horrendous situation you have found yourself in. I expect you will have lots of followers to your blog, people looking for the same sort of strength in a similar life situation.
You are amazing!
I wish you all the best with your treatment and future journey.
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Hi Hanna, we’ve never met, which may appear strange to anyone reading this, as, I’m your uncle by marriage.
I just read your blog and it bought back the memory of what my wife went through a few years ago. She is well now, stronger, more resilient and more full of life than she had ever been. I guess what I’m trying to say is that, she is proof that this dreadful disease can be beaten. When the dark days come, and there will be dark days, battle on, you have the strength, the will, and the determination to beat this thing. Just remember, you are not alone, draw strength from those around you and don’t be afraid to ask them for help, they will want to help.
I hope one day circumstances will change and we can meet, but until then Elaine and I send you all our love, hope, and prayers x x
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