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Never thought this would happen
Sunday 30th October 2011 This would have to be the hardest day of my life My mum sadly passed away and could not fight her 3 year battle with breast cancer anymore... I cant describe the feeling to see her there laying in the hospital bed knowing her heart is not beating and she is no longer alive. I layed next to her for…
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Anniversary today!
This morning I awoke to my mobile phone alarm, playing an upbeat tune with the words "Happy Halloween..3 years cancer-free..congratulations!" flashing on the screen. Today I was diagnosed with early breast cancer 3 years ago. Little did I know on that day that I'd be facing a second diagnosis, almost to the exact day 3…
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A Journey with My Husband
Hi Everyone, Thought I'd post my speech from Monday's Mini Field here for a couple of you to read as requested. Thanks. _____________________________________ My personal journey begins back in 2003 - when because of a strong family history, my GP suggested that myself, my younger sister and my mum get tested for the BRCA1…
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Will you ever feel normal again? YES!
For anyone wondering whether they'll ever feel normal again... Found a lump in January this year; mastectomy in March; diagnosed grade 3, stage 3 (tumour 65mm); chemo (8 sessions, April-August); radiotherapy (5 weeks, finished 01october). Tomorrow: running 10km in the Race4Life here in Adelaide!
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ONE SISTER GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
WOW< i am shattered, just read about Cheryle I cant believe it, we trained for community liaison together and often emailed privately but i didnt realise what she was going through and now this. i am shattered, i feel so lost and empty, this just brings it all back how uncertain our lives are. my god her family, i hope…
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Husband not coping
I am not coping with my husband not coping!! He has become really angry and refuses to talk to me about things. He says I am putting far too much pressure on him and the kids but I don't understand how. He told me to back off. He has started swearing at me in front of the kids which is really not like him at all. He is…
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passed
Hi everyone, yesterday was my turn to see the oncologist and, boy,. was it quick! The appointment was for 3.00pm but I didn't get called until after 4.00 and I was out and in the car by 4.25.....and the car was parked up the hill in the street! She asked me if everything was OK, checked the scar, said "right, you can get…
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learning to live with cancer....
hi beautiful ladies! Ul be all glad to hear after my 'hating' blog that I am learning to live with cancer or even 'like'. Strange but yes true' like'. i started to type love but then i realised um def know haha i like waking up in the morning..something so simple, i like listing to the birds in the morning thinking this is…
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look good feel better program etc etc ...:)
To those who have no hair or will be loosing hair.... please go to the Look good feel better program! I went yesterday and it is fantastic! Though the video they put on before hand made a few of us cry :( but it is well worth getting out of the comfort of your bed- putting some clothes on- slowly getting in ur cars-…
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Day 7 after 3rd Chemo-half way to where???
Day 7 after third chemo, looking back I am emotional again. Slept almost all weekend, well on and off. Just when I thought I knew what was going on my meds will be changed for the next three cycles. So goodbye FEC100 thanks for what (hmm). Yeah whatever you did to kill this tumour. Hello taxotere for next cycle. My…
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My Story
My partner happened to come accoss an odd bump on my left breast as we were cuddling one night on the couch. No funny business I promise :) It was quite firm, so he insisted I see a doctor about it. I was hormonal and due for my monthlies so thought nothing of it. Two weeks passed my period came and gone and my breast…