When I saw my oncologist for the first time 3 and a half years ago, I had just had a mastectomy and partial lymph node removal. The pathology was not the best and she informed me that I had a 67% chan...
Thank-you Cath. I don't feel invincible but it does feel reassuring to know that my body is capable of this after treatment and I believe it helps with the side effects of Femara too. The more I walk up hills the less things seem to hurt!
Trekking in the mountains of Nepal is a truly amazing experience. You feel very small and insignificant in this ancient landscape! The people and the Buddhist culture are so peaceful and welcoming. The 'teahouses' where we stay are mostly family run and at night you sit around the fire with the family and are treated so warmly. It will be wonderful to see many of them again. It has opened up a whole new world for me and I can see myself returning again and again but probably not to Everest Base Camp after this time! I think there is a lot to admire in the Buddhist beliefs and the way they treat others.
A lot of things had to happen for these treks to come my way. But I believe it was the right thing for me and has really helped me to find a way forward. So lucky really! :)