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First holiday
Finished all treatment back in June so we decided to take a holiday in our caravan, as I was feeling really well. We are staying at Nambucca Heads such a lovely spot. I have been experiencing pain in my ribs on the left side (lumpectomy on right breast) so took myself off to a local Dr who requested a chest X-ray, which…
This weeks Inspiration
4 Years and Counting
Saw the good Professor yesterday who confirmed my recent mammogram and ultrasound were all clear - so happy and relieved. It is now 4 years on from my diagnosis and mastectomy for 3 tumours (2 large invasive lobular cancers, both hormone positive, and 1 smaller invasive ductal which was HER2 positive, plus 1 positive lymph…
Powerful words
Surviving
Well she is not done yet!!
Well today was full of emotions we had to see Nat's medical oncologist which we thought was for the last time as chemo is done and dusted and we thought it was the last time we would see him, well that was not to be. New research has told them even if there is a 1 on the her 2 score young women need to be treated with…
Someone who understands
So I was in the kitchen, preparing to cook an eggplant moussaka, and ruminating on the well known side effects of chemo (like hair loss) and the not so well known side effects that I have experienced (like changes in pigmentation on the face similar to the "mask of pregnancy), which I am experiencing. And I came across…
Crochet: Craft as therapy
I started this soft pink scarf when I started my breast cancer journey. As you can see it's early days yet. The yarn is so soft and sweet, the crochet stitches very small and neat. I'm taking my time crocheting this scarf as it accompanies me to hospital visits. I had my first surgery last week and am recovering well. Day…
Yellow Robin
Travel Insurance
Hi Everyone, I just thought some of you might be interested in my dealings with travel insurance. My husband and I had planned and paid for a trip to spend our anniversary in Paris ... we are supposed to be there as I type! But along came breast cancer in February and here I am. Thankfully we were fully insured and all has…
A Message from Elizabeth Taylor
reaching 70yrs
A big thank you to all you girls for your lovely wishes. Going out for lunch today with a friend I use to work with. I think after that I had better rest up for a while. I think age is catching up with me. Its been a great week. Best wishes to you all. Wendy H 67
Pink Troopers Boots
Today's progress... One boot done......pencils down!
W.I.P- Pink Troopers Boots- shine through the grey
Rainy day .... Pencils out! Built up more graphite layers.... Getting there slowly!
For the kiddies
Hi Everyone.... Well I have had a lot happening....surgeries etc....and now I have finally had my bi lateral mastectomy and am healing as well as can be expected.....So I have started to get back into my art... I have become involved in a not for profit organisation that goes about preparing "smile boxes" for sick, needy…