I have decided that I won't be contributing to these wonderful blogs on BCNA anymore - it has been really helpful over the past 18 months and I will always value the advice, enjoyed the good news, was sad at the not so good news and know that life can change in an instant but also feel very fortunate we live in a country where great medical care and research is ongoing. I wish all the women on this site the best of health ongoing and for the women with secondary cancer I can only hope if I ever should go down that path that I can be as strong, resilient and inspiring as you. I am feeling extremely well, have more energy than ever and have honestly found this past 20 months a truly enriching experience and cannot think of anything negative in regards to my 'speed hump' in life as I call it. So enough from me and have a wonderful Xmas and hope 2015 brings happiness and good health to all. Fiona xx

I agree with you on so many levels.I feel extremely well too...better than I ever have,and at my 12 month surgeons checkup today,he commented to me that I look ' absolutely wonderful' !!!! I couldn't feel any better even if I wanted to! I also ,have found the last 12 months an enriching experience.It is up to us how we get through an experience like this,and what we take from it once it is all over.All the best to you Fiona,and perhaps soon I will also be in that place where I will leave this network behind,but I'm not there yet. Look after yourself.Cheers xoxRobyn

Thank you Robyn- all the best to you and know that your advice is invaluable to many. I have taken on a breast cancer peer support volunteer role with the hospital and cottage where I had all my treatment and find that this immensely fulfilling. These photos show what a difference a year makes, taken exactly a year apart November 2013 and 2014.

You are looking great! My hair is almost exactly the same style,but it's white and grey!!!! Cheers x

So good to hear and see how well you are. I too am at the 18 month mark since diagnosis and feel pretty good. While I wish that I had never had BC I also feel that it can have a positive effect on your life, if you think about it a certain way. I agree with Robyn that it is up to us about how we deal with this experience and what we get out of it. The most important thing I have learnt is to let others help you. Life is so much better if you feel part of a team working towards a common goal! Helping each other on this network is one way of making the world of BC a bit easier for us all. You have found a way to help within your community, that must feel good too! Giving back is another positive that can come out of this. Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2015 and beyond! Deanne xxx

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13 Replies

fionaf
Member
11 years ago
Thank you Sarah- I wish you ongoing strength with your continuing treatment, please know that even though I am well and can't even imagine how you feel, I have great friends I adore who have advanced breast cancer and I see them struggle some days better, some days worse than others but they continue on with superb dignity and a wonderful sense of humour.
Sarah54
Member
11 years ago
Some of us are not so lucky but we/I wish you well and you do look fanastic.

Merry Christmas and a bloody good new year.
fionaf
Member
11 years ago
And same to you Mandy
fionaf
Member
11 years ago
Thank you - have a great Xmas and all the best with your ongoing health
Custard
Member
11 years ago
Here's to a bright healthy future ahead!
Custard
Member
11 years ago
Here's to a bright healthy future ahead!
rowdy
Member
11 years ago
Hi Fiona Iam new to the network wishing you a merry christmas and a healthy new year take care
fionaf
Member
11 years ago
Thank you Deanne- you too have been an invaluable source of kindness and good advice - stay well xx
Deanne
Member
11 years ago
So good to hear and see how well you are. I too am at the 18 month mark since diagnosis and feel pretty good. While I wish that I had never had BC I also feel that it can have a positive effect on your life, if you think about it a certain way. I agree with Robyn that it is up to us about how we deal with this experience and what we get out of it. The most important thing I have learnt is to let others help you. Life is so much better if you feel part of a team working towards a common goal! Helping each other on this network is one way of making the world of BC a bit easier for us all. You have found a way to help within your community, that must feel good too! Giving back is another positive that can come out of this. Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2015 and beyond! Deanne xxx
Robyn_W
Member
11 years ago
You are looking great! My hair is almost exactly the same style,but it's white and grey!!!! Cheers x