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My Journey

Almost five years since losing my mum. A true and honest account of my journey. It's intended to give hope and reassurance to those going through the same situation.

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From the very beginning... over 9 years ago
Twenty something daughter of Mum with Breast Cancer

Chemotherapy.. Wigs.. Diet.. Staying Sane.. Staying Organised..

3 posts

The Night Before 2nd Course Of Chemo (Recap) over 9 years ago
The things no one tells you when you have cancer...

Very recently diagnosed with lymphoma (so recently that subtype is unknown) and awaiting referral. For now, we continue to play the waiting game, as we have for the past 3 months.

4 posts

#4: Name, rank and file over 9 years ago
As Long As There Are Ambulances

A light-hearted weekly blog on the real life issues - mostly lighthearted and occasionally serious - that surround breast cancer diagnosis.

1 post

If you feel like reading something lighthearted.. over 9 years ago
A carers Journey from diagnosis to acceptance of loss.

Caring for a beloved partner through the cancer journey and beyond. Fear, grief, acceptance everlasting love.

2 posts

Caring and supporting through treatment. over 9 years ago
Newly diagnosed

Shock to be told I only have months to live

1 post

Pancreatic cancer over 9 years ago
My thyroid journey

Thyroiditis

1 post

My thyroid journey over 9 years ago
wait here

secondary liver

1 post

waiting over 9 years ago

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