https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-cancer/Popping-in-to-say-hello/m-p/2309#M552 Cheers and thanks guys! Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:51:16 GMT Teacher_Mum 2009-09-05T07:51:16Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-cancer/Popping-in-to-say-hello/m-p/2306#M549 Salutations, I thought I would sent a quick note to say hello. I have recently been on the whirlwind process that is cancer diagnosis and treatment. My cancer was a uterine tumour which was found as a result of a biopsy from a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy which was done after a round of chemotherapy to treat a cornial Ectopic Pregnancy - so I feel as though I am living life in reverse! Needless to say, the Hysterectomy removed the tumour however blood tests every 4 weeks for at least a year is the follow up. Right now this minute I am writing this during lunch, just before I set foot into the classroom. I feel fractured. Life has changed and a new kind of normal is in the process of being developed. Sometimes I dont know if I am Arthur or Martha but I am certain I will work it out one day. I am trying to put it all back together, new pieces with the old, some pieces are missing...maybe I will look at the back of the couch as thats where missing pieces seem to end up! I look forward to learning and sharing with you and more importantly, meeting kindred spirits who are sharing the journey, that is Cancer. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:44:13 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-cancer/Popping-in-to-say-hello/m-p/2306#M549 Teacher_Mum 2009-09-02T03:44:13Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-cancer/Popping-in-to-say-hello/m-p/2307#M550 Hiya teacher mum and welcome from one newbie to another? Regards Julie Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:56:02 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-cancer/Popping-in-to-say-hello/m-p/2307#M550 Jules2 2009-09-02T09:56:02Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-cancer/Popping-in-to-say-hello/m-p/2308#M551 Hi teacher mum, I am a teacher mum too and also experience that duality of worlds. My treatment finished 18 months ago and I'm still feeling a little odd at times especially at school. Fractured is a great word for how we feel. I found this site really helpful at a number of levels. Welcome! Samex Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:34:41 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-cancer/Popping-in-to-say-hello/m-p/2308#M551 samex 2009-09-02T10:34:41Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-cancer/Popping-in-to-say-hello/m-p/2309#M552 Cheers and thanks guys! Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:51:16 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-cancer/Popping-in-to-say-hello/m-p/2309#M552 Teacher_Mum 2009-09-05T07:51:16Z