I was referred to hospital for exploration of a suspect lump. My DD, went along. The consultant decided to do a biopsy, my DD could be with me for the procedure. I don't know what happened but when he was administering the local anaesthetic the syringe seemed to explode and the dose went in all directions. I don't think I got much of it because the biopsies were a bit sharp. My DD was holding my hand and I could feel her shaking. I determined not to react because I did not wish to upset her. I concentrated all my attention on the drops of anaesthetic slowly rolling down the wall.
When we got outside my DD said "Mum I was really proud of you, you didn't even wince" I told her that I could feel her shaking and did not wish to upset her further. She then said that in fact she was trying hard not to laugh, all she could think about was the Mr Bean episode, when the dentist stabbed himself in the leg with the novocaine and collapsed. She could see the drops running down the consultant's and the nurse's glasses and she was waiting for them to keel over!
The nurse must have thought we were both mad, when came out of the consulting room and found us leaning against the wall, helpless with laughter.
PS: Ladies if you are facing the big C, take heart, the workers in the NHS are wonderful. I have been through all the treatments and and met with such kindness and care, they are worth their weight in gold and the treatments work.
