jan2's blog

I joined this site about a year ago when i was first diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a lifeline to be able to speak to so many wonderful people about the practical matters that so worried me. As a patron of alternative and complimentary therapies life long I was so scared having cancer I had no hesitation following the conventional chemo.surgery/radiation route as after all, now out the other side, it has saved…

I just wanted to pay tribute to you all - when i was dx last May and my oncologist suggested this site you all became a lifeline. Getting through 6 months of chemo was shared with everyone else going through this dreadful phase. When i was terrified of going into hospital last november for the surgery you all rallied round with reassurance that it wasnt so bad, it wasnt. The unknown last bit of radio therapy many said…

Isnt it amazing, now I am one of those annoying people who are always mouthing off about never having flu or colds and i dont. Just read today in the paper that a Gene has been found which fights flu but may also cause breast cancer. Which is what i have/had and it goes on to say the gene is vital to antibodies that combat such infections as the common cold, but it can turn deadly if set off by the hormone oestrogen…

Well, thankfully that was easy. First rads done today for BC. Just a few moments under invisiable rays and off you go, see you tomorrow they cheerfully cry. Compared to chemo its a doddle. See what i say after three weeks lol. But, i am like red rum running down for the last furlong, and aiming for that finishing post to gain my prize, which is another go at life, hopefully i will get it right this time lol. With…

just to add my little bit to say THANK YOU EVERYONE for all your help and support during this rotten year and yeayyyyy we are still here. WN becomes a second family and i am so thankful for all of you. Heres to all of us for a healthier new year as we carry on fighting the good fight to clear ourselves of this pointless disease. Lots of love to all of you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx