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Thanks 2013 breasties
Hi girls, wanted to say thanks for all your love and hugs over the year 2013' thanks to the gals in our support group, thanks to my gals I met at the summit and thanks to all you blogging gals. 2014 sees me having the mammo and ultrasound and hoping its a good start for 2014. Love to you all adeanxx
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out loud
Ive been reading everyones blogs and laughed and cried over everyones experiences with BC , chemo, radiation, baldness, nausea etc. As I am moments away from that reality I am pleased there is so many other women to share it with and get advice and support from. :)
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New resource to help partners
Hi all, It’s hard to believe that it’s November already…how did that happen? In the BCNA office, we have been busy developing a new booklet to help partners of people diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m thrilled to say that the booklet is now available! BCNA’s new booklet ‘I wish I could fix it’: Supporting your partner…
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My sons shaving his head
My son was 10 when I was diagnosed back in August 2011. He was old enough to know what was going on. I've always had the policy of telling them the truth about my disease and the treatment, but never wanted to scare them or make them fearful that I was going to die. Both my kids have handled the last two years extremely…
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'Mandamoo' R.I.P
I just got an email from the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Too long to copy and paste but it made me so happy - even tho yesterday we said goodbye to a BCNA member - Amanda Rynne (aka Mandamoo) - she is not forgotten. Besides her family and friends she has left behind a legacy. Amanda would speak frequently and openly…
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A friend in need is a friend indeed
So I'm off to Mackay today to have my initial surgery for my breast reconstruction. God has blessed me with a friend who is going to stay overnight with my mother to keep an eye on her......and another world travelling friend who is home briefly who can drive me down and back......and is excited about the prospect of being…
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Rest peacefully Mum..
I was diagnosed with early breast cancer on Friday 27 Sept 2013. Shocking news and not what I had been expecting. On Sunday 29 Sep (2 days later) my beautiful Mum passed away.......devastated and trying to come to terms with my BC diagnosis this is going to be difficult...just got to be stronger than I've ever had to be!…
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Pink Angels
A Tribute to Sarah-Jane Sharples (nee Woodward) and Amanda Rynne (MandaMoo). This week I and many of my group of friends lost two beautiful, courageous and generously-spirited women. Amanda was a softly-spoken young woman with a beautiful smile that was rarely off her lips. She was a significant part of the work that went…
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A friend in need
On this journey of cancer, tears have not flowed until I unwittingly let the hospital know that I would not have a carer. The result of that was the discovery that I have kept myself to myself through this journey and done most of my treatment on my own. To be honest, I've never thought of myself on my own as I always have…
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What a week...
My beautiful Mum's funeral was on Tuesday 8 Oct...sad ofcourse but also lovely to reflect on what a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother we had...she will be with us all forever and I will miss her like crazy! On Friday 11 Oct I had my mastectomy. Goodbye right boob...thanks for nurturing my gorgeous babies! My…
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things are improving and humbling
My mother is in hospital but she is stabilised and looking better. She thinks they will kick her out tomorrow...I am hoping that she remains in at least until Monday morning. I am so very tired I would personally appreciate the extra day "off". AND I think an extra day for her would be beneficial to ensure that she doesn't…
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Men Who Care
Hi guys, my name is Clayton and I too have been and will always be a breast cancer carer and supporter.I lost my partner in Jan this year and like the rest of you found that there is no such support for men directly affected by it.A group I have started up in Brissie is Men Who Care,it's more one on one thing.The only…
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7 years
It's 7 years this week that I have been without my mother. Her greatest support on her journey was BCNA. Mum died of Brain Cancer that was not a metastisized breast cancer but she still received magnificent support from BCNA
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TAC advice please
Hi Ladies, Please keep an eye out for my gorgeous girlfriend who is about to start chemo in September. She is hopefully joining our online network tonight...Not sure what her online name will be...She will be having TAC. So, anyone with words of wisdom and gentle, honest encouragement please keep an eye out for her posts.…
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Back to an emotional mess!
I'm updating you all about my son. For those of you who don't know, my son whose almost 23 had a nipple discharge and soreness a week ago and had a recent ultrasound done. He went to the Doctor today for the results and our GP told him that there is a definite lump and because of my history she is referring him to my…