News Update ~ Raise for Life 2009 28th June 2009   Today I completed the Race for Life and in a good time of 46 minutes and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your support and sponsorship.  The overall Figure is yet to be totalled as Sponsors are still coming in.   Its not too late, if you would like to make a donation please do so at the link below.     I have now raised £245.00   Pictures and a description of my Race For Life will follow shortly   Thank You Once Again     News Update ~ The Cancer Is Back 21st April 2009   Today I was told that the cancer was back.  I have secondary breast cancer in the bone.  I know now that it is incurable but as always I am thinking positive and that my great team of Dr's and Nurses will be able to help control it with the fantastic treatments that they have.   One of my main priorities is to bring this website up to date. Obviously it is coming second place to my family and friends but if this Website helps just one person i will be happy as that is my goal.  If you have a myspace,livespace, facebook profile or any other webiste    please link to this page to help Raise Breast Cancer Awareness.   If you would like to be informed of when updates are published please use the 'Join my mailing list' form below.       In the UK, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women.   Approximately 45,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed every year, usually in women who are over 50 years of age and who have reached menopause.   However, it is possible for women of any age to be affected by breast cancer and, in rare cases, the condition can also affect men.    One out of Eight women will develope breast cancer in their lifetime.  The Survival rate for breast cancer is greater than 95% if detected early.            Self Examination   Breasts change at different times of your life and with your menstrual cycle, but by doing   self-examination this will help you recognise any changes quickly.      Breast self   examination should be done regularly.   Changes to be aware of:   size - if one breast becomes larger, or lower nipples - if a nipple becomes inverted (pulled in) or changes position or shape rashes - on or around the nipple discharge - from one or both nipples skin changes - puckering or dimpling swelling - under the armpit or around the collarbone (where the lymph nodes are) pain - continuous, in one part of the breast or armpit lump or thickening - different to the rest of the breast tissue.   If you do notice a change in your breasts, try not to worry but see your GP as soon as you can.   Please remember: most breast changes are not cancer, even if they need follow up treatment or further investigation

My Breast Cancer Story Updated 3rd June 2009   What is it like to live with Breast Cancer from the inside.    Having Breast Cancer is an emotional roller coaster, I have been positive and determined that this was not going to beat me.  This is my full feelings and emotions of how i truley felt from the day the doctor told me i had breast cancer.  My story tells of the laughter that was created, the ups and downs of the treatments, the financial worry even the change in labedo.   Second Chemo Prt 5  (added 29th June 09) Fatigue, Red Skin, Hot Fluses and Waves of Nausea are some of the commond side effects that I am now experiencing.  The morning after just like the last time, my neck and face were as red as a baboons arse, as Lee has kindly put it.  I didn't feel well; my stomache was churning and I didn't really feel like eating.   Second Chemo Prt 4  (added 3rd June 09) Why am I picking at my food?  I never pick at food.  Picking at it a little more and trying different things that I had on my plate I realised that none of it tasted right.  Why does it taste so funny?  My head was spinning and I was starting to feel very drained and light headed. Second Chemo Prt 3 Checking the overies it was revealed that i did have something on my right one.  It was like having de-jar-vous. Second Chemo Prt 2 Anne was right about it being easier the second time! Second Chemo Prt 1 Before I can have my second lot of chemo I have to visit my oncologist and i am quite excited about going.  You see I think the lump as actually shrunk and quite a bit too.  Chemo and Hair Prt 3 Your not serous” Lee laughed.  “Yup” I said as I placed the cello taped hand onto my head and quickly pulled it off. . . . Chemo and Hair Prt 2 Getting ready for work that morning; well trying to get ready more like. I had my make-up on and while styling my hair, I finished up in quite a mess.  Chemo and Hair Prt 1 Wouldn’t it be weird if it just went dryer and dryer turning me into a Worzel Gummidge look alike before it did fall out with the frizzy sticky out straw like hair.  First Chemo Effects How did I cope with my first chemo? Well! I have to say very very well indeed.  I was suprised by the way that I dealt with it and how it actually affected me..      Contact Me Your Name Your Email Subject Message Image Verification Please enter the text from the image [Refresh Image]   Join My Mailing List   Enter your details below and be updated of any new additions on My Breast Cancer Story   Name: Email: Subscribe  Unsubscribe