Dealing with it all

  • Struggling to return to pre- cancer life

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    For 8 months I have been on the cancer rollercoaster. I stepped down from my position as store manager into a sales role to concerntrate on the battle I appeared to have ahead of me. It showed in my bloods and I had all the symptoms of a rare one - lucky me - I was told WHERE is the tumour - not IF there is a tumour.

    After a rigourous round of various tests including specially funded overseas ones - there was nothing…

  • Cancer and the Quake

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I live in New Zealand - 3 days ago Christchurch was rocked by a terrible earthquake - currently there are 103 dead - over 200 missing and over 120 in serious condition in hospital. It is surreal.

    Amazing really how things in life affect you. Amazing really how your thoughts wander at a time like this.

    I am facing cancer - and very scared - but suddenly I am really grateful that whatever the news from my next tests are…