Day to remember for brave Angela.. ANGELA LOBBAN'S PARENTS NOMINATED HER FOR A MAKEOVER AFTER THE WAY SHE BOUNCED BACK FROM BEING STRUCK BY BREAST CANCER AT JUST 25.Byline: By Lindsay Clydesdale ANGELA Lobban has lots to smile about after beating cancer. She was back at work just months after losing her breast and is looking forward to being a bridesmaid at her best friend's wedding. Even after another health scare earlier this year, when doctors feared she had a brain tumour Noun 1. brain tumour - a tumor in the brain brain tumor neoplasm, tumor, tumour - an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose glioblastoma, spongioblastoma - a fast-growing malignant brain tumor composed of spongioblasts; nearly always , Angela's courage and optimism impressed everyone around her. So with help from top Glasgow salon U Concept, Vital treated the 29-year-old to a surprise makeover and some professional pictures to remind her of the day. Angela, of Insch, Aberdeenshire, who works in an NHS NHS abbr. National Health Service NHS (in Britain) National Health Service payroll department Noun 1. payroll department - the department that determines the amounts of wage or salary due to each employee payroll department, section - a specialized division of a large organization; "you'll find it in the hardware department"; "she got a job in the , was just 25 when she found a lump in her breast. She said: "I was in the shower when I felt it and, to begin with, I didn't think it was anything to worry about. But a couple of days later I got a doctor's appointment, just to put everybody's minds at rest. "The GP told me not to worry but I got the feeling from her then that she was quite concerned about it and I went into panic mode." Angela had a four-week wait to see a consultant and a biopsy revealed she did indeed have cancer. She said: "It was a huge shock because I was so young. I never thought it would happen to me. A few weeks later, I had a lumpectomy Lumpectomy Definition A lumpectomy is a type of surgery used to treat breast cancer. It is considered "breast-conserving" surgery because in a lumpectomy, only the malignant tumor and a surrounding margin of normal breast tissue are and lymph nodes Lymph nodes Small, bean-shaped masses of tissue scattered along the lymphatic system that act as filters and immune monitors, removing fluids, bacteria, or cancer cells that travel through the lymph system. removed to see if it had spread anywhere else." The cancer was contained to her left breast so Angela began five weeks of radiotherapy. A year later, her breast was removed. She said: "To begin with, all I was worried about was losing my hair from the radiotherapy. "Then my breast was taken and the radiotherapy had damaged my skin too much to make reconstruction an option." Angela now has health checks twice a year at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Royal Infirmary may refer to:
This would reduce the chance of the cancer returning by around 70 per cent. She said: "The doctor isn't pushing me to do it but she thinks it would be a wise idea to give me peace of mind. "I'd like the peace of mind but with me being young and single, it's a big decision to make. I don't know what I'll do. I don't want people to think I'm naive, putting my looks before my health but it's difficult to decide." The operation has put Angela under incredible strain but she was determined to return to a normal life. She said: "It took me about five months to recover and get back on my feet after the mastectomy mastectomy (măstĕk`təmē), surgical removal of breast tissue, usually done as treatment for breast cancer. There are many types of mastectomy. In general, the farther the cancer has spread, the more tissue is taken. . I've always been positive and it's never stopped me doing anything. "But there have been bad days and sometimes I feel a bit down. The scare over Christmas brought it all back again." Angela had been suffering from severe headaches and her GP referred her for a CT scan CT scan: see CAT scan. See CAT scan. amid fears of a brain tumour. She said: "It turns out they were migraines and when I got the all-clear it was a huge weight off my shoulders. It's been hard on everybody, my parents and my older two sisters but they've all been really supportive. I couldn't have got through it without my family and friends." Her bravery in coping with cancer and the way she bounced back led her parents, Dorothy and Ian, to nominate Angela for a makeover and day of pampering. Dorothy said: "She's been through so much and always stayed so positive and strong. "We thought she deserved a treat to cheer her up and give her something happy to focus on." Staff at the U Concept hair and beauty salon in Glasgow treated her to champagne, a facial, hair cut and colour before her make-up was professionally applied and her new look finished off with a manicure. She said: "I'm not a quiet person but I was almost silent in the salon because I was just in awe of what was happening, it was such a shock. "I had a great day, it was first class. It was out of this world, absolutely brilliant and really lifted my spirits." Now Angela is looking forward to the future, in particular, being a bridesmaid for her best friend Joy's wedding next year. She's also keen to help raise money for cancer victims and is organising a charity calendar. She said: "It's going to be similar to the Calendar Girls' theme so we'll all be naked. We're doing a girl's one and a boy's one. I'm the only person posing who's had cancer, all the other models are friends that I'm getting involved. "I'm not nervous about it as I've posed for one before. It should be a good laugh." Hair and make-up by U Concept, Glasgow. For appointments and enquiries call 0141 339 0900. Smock from a selection at Evans 'I've always been positive and it's never stopped me doing anything' CAPTION(S): ALL SMILES: Angela looks fabulous, after her makeover; NEW LOOK: Angela had her make-up and hair done as part of her makeover |
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