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cancer is the pits
hey all haven't been on the net for a few days, had our two year old grand son for a visit, boy am i stuffed. was meant to have him longer but been down today. found out last night a friend that was in our cancer support group and returned to england to be with family during her fight with breast cancer she got 2ndry in…
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Have had a blubbery weekend
... even though I learnt on Friday that my first post-diagnosis mammogram was clear and a quick ultrasound in the surgeon's office was OK too. I think the tears were partly a combination of the post-treatment blues and first mammogram anxiety. But, he's also sent me off to have a blood test for possible jaundice, and the…
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My Heart
My Heart My heart yearns for yesterday, When Cancer hadn’t invaded my breasts. My heart yearns for the old me, When I wasn’t scarred on the outside, or the inside. My heart yearns for the knowledge That my husband and I will grow old together. My heart yearns for my daughters, That they will never know breast cancer like I…
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oh what a night
Hi all, What a fantastic night last night was. Dancing, food, and great company. Met a few new friends and made some important contacts. It was great talking with Eddie, Julia and catching up with Raelene. Now I am looking forward to the summit. The only auction item I was really interested in was the dinner with Raelene…
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Birthday
Celebrating my 38th birthday today. Going through a lot of mixed emotions. Happy to be getting another year older when I used to dread it. How things have changed. This time last year didn't have a worry in the world and was enjoying life with my new baby, this year my life has been turned upside down. I am now really…
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Damn Shoulder
Sheesh, has my left shoulder been giving me curry again today, but it is not as you would expect due to the cancer, well not solely... Back before BC I was on workcover for recurring (chronic) Bursitis caused from being a "checkout chick" so was permanently taken off checkouts & giving other work that could be modified to…
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REgrowth
Hi Everyone, I haven't blogged for a while, so I thought I'd better let you all know I'm still kicking along. What do you think of my new profile pic? See my new locks (I call "peach fuzz"). Its just like fluff and about 1 cm long in places very fine and lighter colour than I had prior to chemo. That is 3 months worth of…
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My journey...
Hello everyone, As most of you are aware, having cancer and going through all the treatments can be a very tough process - not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Hence the lack of writing and updates on this website. However, I have been making a diary of my journey elsewhere. If you'd like to follow…
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Supporting BCNA
I have been touched by the amount of my clients and friends and their families affected by Breast Cancer. I like to be helpful by sharing information to help the women, friends and families affected by Breast Cancer. I am happy i am able to donate 1% of all make-up sales to BCNA. In September - October 2010 Kylie's…
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Travel Insurane
Was wondering if anyone could suggest a travel insurance company that was happy to cover early stage breast cancer whilst still having treatment without costing the earth.
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morning coffee
Strathpine Coffee Club are meeting Wenesday 8th June at the Pine Rivers Bowls Club ay 10.30a.m. Anyone who is interested is very welcome to come and join us. We will be on the deck eating strawberry pancakes with cream (yum) but you will be able to find us by following the chatter and laughing.
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Hello
Hi everyone! Well I am half way through the chemo, the last cycle was a bit rugged but coming good now but finding the nausea is hanging around but is bearable with maxalon now, but not earlier in the week....did anyone else find that with FEC? Everytime I went to move felt like I was going to vomit, rang my oncology unit…
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Anyone in the ACT?
Hi everyone, My best friend is going through secondary, metastatic breast cancer and is living in Canberra wondering if there is anyone else nearby who might like to meet up with someone else in the area who is going through some of the same things she is? I'm trying to find some people in the area, please message me if…
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Joanna's cancer journey
http://wwwjoannascancerjourney.blogspot.com/
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Dreams do come true
I have just returned home from a week in Vanuatu attending my eldest sons wedding. what a week! spent with sons, daughter in law, brothers sisters nephews nieces and other loved ones. Looking back I realise just how blessed I am. 17 years ago who would have thought I would live to see my Mat all grown up and married and my…