FRANNIE

HI all my friend Annie has been having her chemo at Maroondah Hospital in Ringwood Melbourne, she will begin radiotherapy soon and wants to know is there cheap accommodation for country people available??? its a three hour drive each way for her. she doesn't have a health care card so cant pay mega dollars. she knows she can claim on vptas but doesn't know where to stay? can anyone help ? i know peter mac in melb have units near the hospital for this but thats no help for her at maroondah, Fran

the group is mainly survivors and newly diagnosed so i am not to stressed.

Amanda Spillare from Cancer council is also speaking on life after cancer

body image and sexuality issues. so will be a good day xxx Fran

Hi there Fran ... glad to see you are enjoying your holiday, and working at the same time.  No surprise there of course, you arfe a woman and we are renown for being multi skilled!!!

You aare doing well getting the info packs out and about ... and it will be exciting for you to see your first media release etc in the press.

Who are you speaking to on the 29th .... large crowd or small gathering?  Just a hint - if you find yourself a bit nervous or tongue tied (it will pass trust me!!!), don't focus your gaze on one or two people.  Scan the crowd, spend a little time with a section then "move on" - that way they will all feel you are speaking directly to them and won't feel "left out"

Good luck with it all

Cheers .... Shirl xx

Hi there Fran ... glad to see you are enjoying your holiday, and working at the same time.  No surprise there of course, you arfe a woman and we are renown for being multi skilled!!!

You aare doing well getting the info packs out and about ... and it will be exciting for you to see your first media release etc in the press.

Who are you speaking to on the 29th .... large crowd or small gathering?  Just a hint - if you find yourself a bit nervous or tongue tied (it will pass trust me!!!), don't focus your gaze on one or two people.  Scan the crowd, spend a little time with a section then "move on" - that way they will all feel you are speaking directly to them and won't feel "left out"

Good luck with it all

Cheers .... Shirl xx

Hi all well at the moment we are at Halls Gap in the grampians slowly heading home again. i did an interview with our local paper today and sent the media release and photo. which they hope to put in the paper 26th of this month to co inside with the talk i have arranged on the 29th. so will keep you posted.plus when i get back have booked times to see the medical clinic managers re putting up the displays we were given. and i also have an appointment with the district nurses to  give brochures etc. i will also leave some at the local hospital and both pharmacies. have done alot of gas bagging on line its wonderful to talk with you all but sad to think that there is so many of us. well byeeeee for now. all stay well xxxxFrannie

Hi all well at the moment we are at Halls Gap in the grampians slowly heading home again. i did an interview with our local paper today and sent the media release and photo. which they hope to put in the paper 26th of this month to co inside with the talk i have arranged on the 29th. so will keep you posted.plus when i get back have booked times to see the medical clinic managers re putting up the displays we were given. and i also have an appointment with the district nurses to  give brochures etc. i will also leave some at the local hospital and both pharmacies. have done alot of gas bagging on line its wonderful to talk with you all but sad to think that there is so many of us. well byeeeee for now. all stay well xxxxFrannie

thanks sam yeah annie said she had replied , but was concerned because of the stories. i also said that she doesnt have to read them but that she should consider that yes many are sad and awful but we are alive to tell them and it is good to be able to say things and know that we are being understood. she told me she felt you were very genuine  and sounded really nice so you never know she may try again. i also said that she can ask questions or just talk shit if she wants, she feels a bit low and fed up at the moment but i think once she finishes her next couple of treatments she will join in more. i have said to her that just because some got secondary it doesnt mean all will. and talking to these women gives hope and strength both ways . she agreed to keep reading comments in the blog and will consider joining in.

thanks so much for trying i appreciate it. xxx Fran

thanks sam i emailed her yesterday and she is having a tough time . has ulcers in her mouth and just fed up with things we know what thats like. i hope she answers it would be good for her to have others to talk to thanks again.

Hi fran..i have sent annie a message and a contact request...hopefully she takes up my offer of a chat

Take care

Sam  xxx

Hi fran..i have sent annie a message and a contact request...hopefully she takes up my offer of a chat

Take care

Sam  xxx