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The Good Things
I love reading the comments that people write on my blogs - for me writing is a brain dump. Often I feel the need to dump when something is playing on my mind - usually these are the more difficult things to nut out. I less frequently feel the need to brain dump about the good stuff. It came to me though, as I read your…
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Grey Day Doldrums
Just thinking, girls, about nine years ago when I was diagnosed. SO much has happened and I am bright and cheery (most of the time) but these grey wintry days get us down, eh?This morning we had thick fog till after 11, which is unusual for Launceston but I see Sydney is also experiencing weird weather. Last week I had a…
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RIP Tracey (from her Hubby)
Hi Ladies, Eric here Traceys husband as you know Tracey passed away on the 1st February 2013 i would like to thank each one of you ladies as you were an INSPIRATION to Tracey and myself during her time here. Her funeral was attended by over 300 people which showed to me, how many she touched during her brief stay with us.…
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2 years down! cancer free & fancy free!
Hello! hello! I know- been a long time since I blogged last and I changed my picture finally haha! Ive gone blond and has finally embraced the short hair :) I wanting to grow out but I dont wanna go thru the crazy mid length hair so Im keeping in short for the moment :) My 2 years was on April 14th this year and thank god…
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Message from a friend....
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain."
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My best friend
I realised that I very rarely write about my husband. There are many reasons for this. He is private. I don't feel I have as much right to share about him here as I do my children and I - I respect this. I must say though he is my rock. He is my best friend. He is another reason for waking in the morning and being grateful…
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Catchup
Hi everyone, I have just written a huge reply about my 7 month journey with this tumour, I'm not sure if it lets you know of updates on posts, so if you go to August and the PT post, I have updated at the bottom. I haven't been on here since then and have since had a mastectomy and quite a long journey. Much love. Chantel.
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A little more Black and white
So the follow up scan cleared things up for us - the tumors are growing slowly on tdm1. So the drug is no magic bullet for me like it has been for some others. The progression is mm but enough to show a trend and reason to be taken off the trial. I expected it so I'm ok but my emotions have still been flat. You see with…
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New Year Greetings to all
2013 here I come - positive thoughts and expecting good things for the future. After 2.5 years I am struggling most of the time but facing the problems and being creative with my life. Sure I am physically no longer as I was however my spirit is not broken just shaken at times. I constantly look for laughter and joy in my…
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Milestones
My dear Alex is now 8 - my funny, sweet stubborn little girl - who has a grateful list most nights that is so long I sometimes have to say - enough now - keep something for tomorrow night! Finished Year 2 and onto year 3 next year - a fashion plate, you were not happy this afternoon as I brought to wrong bathers for you to…
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Being a Voice
It's been a while since I blogged but I have been thinking lately about the small voice of those of us who are living with advanced BC. So I thought I would try to blog a little more regularly to be another little voice, another way of making a small contribution. I recently celebrated turning 40 and found loads of great…
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The Start
I kinda routinely did a breast check, and have been having consistent mammograms since early 30's as my Mum had breast cancer. I always try to be a positive person and proud that I am 46 and not taking any medication. I recall the moment I noticed a lump because I just put my hand straight on it and felt a bit painful. I…
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One year on
Today is a day of mixed emotions for me. One year ago today I got the news that my breast cancer had returned, 3 years after my initial diagnosis! I was shocked beyond belief…. my whole world came crashing down yet again. I had fought so damn hard first time around, the treatment was gruelling, and I remember thinking back…
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The cancer survivor inspiring others to keep fighting
For those that missed the inspirational story on Sunrise yesterday with our gorgeous BCNA member Karen Hitchings you can watch it online here.