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Most survivors and carers will probably will relate so it's good to know I'm not totally alone when I say that my husbands family are giving me the right shits lately. The night of his diagnosis, people came to visit Rob in hospital from everywhere. People laughed, joked around and kept it light which I think was great for Rob. But my mother in law, sat there tight lipped, sullen and basically made out that Rob was dying, how could people laugh at a time like this? She kept saying 'we'll get through this, don't you worry'. Uh huh.

So we have completed one round of chemo as an in-patient. Not what was planned but it was important to get treatment started, so that is what had to happen. Greg had come home from hospital on the Saturday arvo and went to work on the following Monday, with a camp bed tucked under his arm so that he could have a rest in one of the back offices if he needed it.

Well I came a bit unstuck tonight - be the first time since Rob's diagnosis I think. We watched My Sisters Keeper tonight and OMG did I cry or what? For those who don't know what the movie is about, I'll give you a quick rundown. Kate is a teenage girl who for most of her life has been fighting leukaemia. Her younger sister was genetically engineered and born specifically to be a perfect match for her sister. To save her. The story documents the perspective of all family members through Kate's journey and eventual passing.

Was 21 years ago now. I had just given birth to my beautiful son and 3 weeks after he was born i found "the lump". The lump that was to turn my life upside down for quite some time and also those around me, friends and family.

So, our life as we knew it has changed forever. We have a diagnosis of cancer and a prognosis of hopefully 18 months. What now? As I drive home alone from that first appointment with the oncologist, I am devastated. Greg (hubby) has gone back to work to tell his colleagues. I dial our good friend M's number. He is expecting my call, he lost his partner to secondary liver cancer 2 1/2 years earlier after a 6-8 week battle. I know that he will understand exactly how I am feeling.

my days are moving right along now. today i had treatment 16 and i saw the Doctor after it. they are happy with the result so far. i am starting to go a bit pink and have a couple of blisters that i will keep an eye on. i arrived in Bunbury today to spend a few days with my sister and will head back to perth on Sunday. i am looking forward to a bit of fun with her as she is good for a laugh.