This past week I’ve been through one hell of an experience. It was one I fully consented to and thought I knew what to expect.… Read More »A personal account of my experience of delayed reconstructive breast surgery or getting a new boob
CW This post is about Breast Cancer and Reconstruction Surgery Until I had breast cancer myself, I never understood how this disease could affect a… Read More »Taking Stock – Breast Cancer and Preparing for Reconstruction
I don’t think there will be many people in the whole world for whom 2021 was their best. I can honestly say it wasn’t my… Read More »Thoughts for 2022
Three years ago I was in hospital recovering from surgery. It hardly seems possible that those years have passed so quickly and that I am… Read More »Finding myself (again)
Content Warning: This post is about cancer and includes references to physical illness, death and dying. As well as more positive messages. Regular visitors to… Read More »Blogging A-Z Challenge 2021 – Cancer
Having stated on the blog that I planned to join in with Fondle’s weekly fitness updates I have completely failed to do so. I have… Read More »Fit for Friday on Tuesday
Dealing with medical embarrassment Over the past few months I have found myself in some strange but pretty serious situations. I have had to take… Read More »Things that made me laugh
So many people have commented and indeed congratulated me on my strength. It is true that I have surprised even myself on how I have… Read More »Then and now
I delayed writing this week because of my oncology appointment, which took place on Wednesday. My assumption was that I could detail the treatment plan… Read More »Progress – Week 6 & 7
The new me is really the old me. I have lost just a small part of my body, not an arm or a leg. In… Read More »The new me