About This Journey

Purpose

Happy Health is a personal documentation website that chronicles the patient's breast cancer journey from initial diagnosis through treatment, with the goal of achieving pathological Complete Response (pCR) within the UK healthcare system.

What is pCR?

pCR stands for pathological Complete Response. In layman's terms, it means that after treatment (usually chemotherapy before surgery), when the surgeon examines the removed tissue under a microscope, they find no remaining cancer cells. It's the best possible outcome for treatment.

Why This Website?

Medical reports and consultant letters can be overwhelming, filled with technical terminology that's difficult to understand when you're already dealing with the emotional weight of a cancer diagnosis.

This site serves two purposes:

  • Personal Record: A chronological documentation of the journey, with medical information translated into understandable terms.
  • Hope for Others: By sharing this journey (when ready), it may help others understand their own path, see what's possible, and feel less alone.

Content Approach

Each entry on this site takes complex medical reports and clinician letters and interprets them in plain English. The tone aims to be:

  • Positive - focusing on progress and hope
  • Realistic - acknowledging challenges honestly
  • Informative - explaining what things actually mean
  • Personal - including the human experience alongside the medical facts

Privacy & Anonymization

All medical documents referenced on this site have been carefully anonymized. Personal identifying information, hospital staff names, and specific locations have been removed or generalized to protect privacy.

Disclaimer

Important Medical Disclaimer

This website documents one individual's personal medical journey and should not be considered medical advice. Every cancer diagnosis and treatment plan is unique. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals for medical guidance specific to your situation.

UK Healthcare Context

This journey takes place within the UK's National Health Service (NHS). Treatment protocols, timelines, and healthcare experiences may differ in other countries.

Technology

This website is built with Astro, a modern web framework optimized for content-focused sites. The source code is maintained in a private GitHub repository.