Free movie pass giveaway: Love Is All You Need

Breast cancer has made me appreciate how precious every day is and how much I love my family.  I try not to take too much for granted anymore. 

After two diagnoses within 7 years though, the thought is always in the back of my mind as to whether I will ever be unlucky enough to be diagnosed a third time! 

This forum is such a wonderful place to interact with others going through the same thing that you are/have been through.  I am truly grateful to have found such a wonderful group of women to share my experiences and fears with.

Live Life!

Louise

Thank you so much for the tickets .. a lovely early Chrissy pressie ... and for your part in the work that BCNA does to support those of us who have been diagnosed with breast cancer - it is a truly wonderful service!

Sheila xo

Hi Leonie,

Thanks so much for sharing. Your wedding sounds like such a magical day to still have everyone talking!

It sounds like you are facing every challenge with such resilence and determination, Leonie. We hope you will enjoy a relaxing trip to the movies soon as we will be sending you a double pass to 'Love is All You Need'.

I will confirm your address over private message.

Thank you for your continued support and hard work for BCNA - we couldn't spread the word about the available services and resources without women like you.

Warmest regards,
Thea

Live, live, live every minute the best way that I can.  After my first diagnosis, my longtime partner of 9 years and I decided that "life is too short to waste a minute".  We got married a year later.   We made the celebration a huge family and friends affair - a beach wedding with all close family involved in the wedding party.  People are still commenting,  5 years on, that our wedding was the best they had ever attended.  We rejoice in all of our achievements and endeavour to not miss any opportunities that are beneficial to us.  Each year we celebrate my "life" by visiting somewhere special.  This year we went to Thailand for a family wedding.  After my second diagnosis, it was necessary for me to resign from my work as my health was too unreliable.  This had some financial  impacts as we had previously purchased an investment home.  The idea was to have two houses to sell in the future so that we could move closer to our family.  I always look for the positive in every situation so here it was again.  Moving into the low block home would save my aching legs any further grief.  Of course there was another bonus, I was "old" enough to access my super.  We have now made our invesment house into a beautiful home.  "Live in the moment and be grateful for small mercies" is a saying that my dear old mum used to say.  I am now doing what was meant to be - helping newly diagnosed bc patients and also spreading the wonderful services of BCNA.

how did it change my outlook ?...

Make the most of every moment. I have decreased my workload from full time to 4 days a week, as has my husband, so that we can spend more time doing the the things we enjoy. Going for walks, exploring our city (Melbourne), spending time with family and friends, perhaps going away for a night here or there. I guess, it's about making time for ourselves.

The other change is that I try to promote Breast Cancer awareness. I'm a secondary school teacher and my students knew exactly what was involved in my treatment. Because of my openess, I've had a number of students come to talk to me about their family members who have since been diagnosed. It's special to be able to be a support to them,

I've always had a fairly positive outlook. This hasn't changed and I am eternally grateful for BreastScreen finding my cancers at a very early stage. So I also try to promote this service to eligible women.

cheers ... Sheila

how did it change my outlook ?...

Make the most of every moment. I have decreased my workload from full time to 4 days a week, as has my husband, so that we can spend more time doing the the things we enjoy. Going for walks, exploring our city (Melbourne), spending time with family and friends, perhaps going away for a night here or there. I guess, it's about making time for ourselves.

The other change is that I try to promote Breast Cancer awareness. I'm a secondary school teacher and my students knew exactly what was involved in my treatment. Because of my openess, I've had a number of students come to talk to me about their family members who have since been diagnosed. It's special to be able to be a support to them,

I've always had a fairly positive outlook. This hasn't changed and I am eternally grateful for BreastScreen finding my cancers at a very early stage. So I also try to promote this service to eligible women.

cheers ... Sheila