My name is Magalie, I am 34 and I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer 6 months ago. Luckily I felt the lump at its early stage, it was still small and the cancer had not spread yet. But because it was quite an aggressive type of cancer and because I am still so young, I am actually going through 9 months of treatment including chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I decided to share my story by drawing cartoons. Because drawing is helping me going through this journey. And because I would like to attract attention for the breast-cancer cause among younger women, to educate them and the people who care about them... in a simple way - in cartoons ! The link is http://magsblog.com/ I will try to add at least one illustration every week. I hope you will like them :) And do not hesitate to comment / like / share !

Hi Magalie, I just wanted to jump in and say Welcome to BCNA's online network. Thank you for sharing your experience so far. You are an amazing artists and I look forward to keeping an eye out on how you are going through your Cartoons. If you need a hand finding your way around just shout. Cheers,Daina

I love your cartoon. so you must have finished chemo. I am about to finish in 2 weeks. I have 3 little children. Hopefully the cancer will never come back so we can raise our little ones.

Yay! you are almost at the end of the chemo, well done!! I still have 7 cycles of Taxol left... so hopefully I will finish chemo in 7 weeks (unless my white cell count is playing a bit...) You are right, I hope this cancer will never come back. Thanks Julie for your message and your support :)

Thanks Daina for your message and support. I am happy to be a member of the BCNA's online network, finally!!

Luved it!! Your story was so similar to mine, I was diagnosed with DCIS when I was 36 and I thought thesame thing to young only old ladies get it, I'll worry about checking when i turn 40!! I work at Cancer Council Tasmania a couple days a week and will be showing our senior suppport office you blog :~)

Magsblog | BCNA Online Network

22 Replies

juliegl
Member
12 years ago
Still love reading your blogs. The pictures are amazing. Thanks for sharing
SheroneB
Member
13 years ago
Hi Magalie

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with all of us "pinkies" in such an amazing and unique way. Your cartoons are so honest and from the heart. I just love the expressions on the faces you have drawn - they tell the story without even needing words! Particularly yours ... I think many or most of us can all relate to the emotions you portrayed.

I wish you well throughout the rest of your treatment and a healthy, happy lifetime of love and laughter.

Can't wait to receive your cartoon updates.

Lots of pink bubbles

Sherone x
Anonymous
13 years ago
That is great Linda! I hope you take the time to look around the Creative Courner group and also share your creative work with the members and always keep drawing :-)
Pink_Linda
Member
13 years ago
Hi Julie,

Re the artwork I posted, I could prbably have it made into a poster. I would just have to check it out with my printer. I am hoping to have cards printed in the next month featuring this artwork and others. I had Christmas Cards available last year. My website is www.pinkoala.com.au if you want to see some of my other pictures

xx
Pink_Linda
Member
13 years ago
Hey, thanks for the tip. I just joined the creative corner. I'm working on another illustration at the moment, and hopefully can upload it when it's finished...another dragonboat of course!

xx
Anonymous
13 years ago
Wow! It looks like we have some really talented people around the online network :-)

If you are interested you might like to join the group called 'Creative Corner' here: http://www.bcna.org.au/group/30653 and share your work.
louiseg
Member
13 years ago
Your cartoons tell it all in a simple way....great education for people who are lucky enough to NOT go through breast cancer. Keep up the good work!
juliegl
Member
13 years ago
Can you turn this into a poster? I would love to hang this up on my wall. love Julie
jjmum
Member
13 years ago
Hi Magalie

I love the cartoons, they are great. I too am a only in my 30's with two young kids and never thought it would happen to me. I believe it makes you a stronger person that can tackle anything life is going to throw at you. Stay strong and keep drawing!!

Karen
jjmum
Member
13 years ago
Hi Magalie

I love the cartoons, they are great. I too am a only in my 30's with two young kids and never thought it would happen to me. I believe it makes you a stronger person that can tackle anything life is going to throw at you. Stay strong and keep drawing!!

Karen