OMG...they are really amongst us!!!! Do you have the phone number for the organisation? We can all meet up on their forum :-) I laughed so much at this. Thanks ... View more

I hope tomorrow brings many surprises........and no "buggers". Sending hugs, Sharon ... View more

I was a regular donor every 3 months for years and years and I rang the blood bank the other day to ask how long until I could donate again and they told me 5 years after cancer treatment 😞 I really enjoyed their milkshakes afterwards...made it much easier so I will miss them. Years ago I did ask about being a platelet donor as it's a big commitment of donating every 2 weeks but they told me at the time that being O pos I was too valuable as a blood donor (universal donor) so to just stick with the blood. I've just come out of 4 days in isolation and that was tough enough - a week would be challenging but I'm sure Joanna that you coped with it with the strength you have coped with everything else. Every day means one day closer to the end of treatment. But I agree, the day before treatment is a tough one. Thinking of you Sharon xxxxx ... View more

Hi Gail, Huge congratulations, that is just wonderful news. I am sure you will have a lovely day. Loads of hugs and a sprinkling of confetti, Sharon xxxxx ... View more

Hi Mez, I was so excited to get my picc line out after 6 months and could barely contain myself. The nurse pulled it out and although it didn't hurt at all I just cried. Human emotions are funny aren't they. Not sure if it was because it meant treatment was over, whether it was some sort of emotional crutch or if the chemo had just melted my brain...could have been a combination of lots of things. I'm so glad you are dedoodled 🙂 that is such a big step forward. Good on you! I hope everything continues to go well for you. Take care of you. Sharon xxxxx ... View more

Dear Willow, Sending lots of hugs your way, wish there was more I could do to help. Lots of love Sharon ... View more

Hey Joanna, You are having such a rough time, I hope things settle down bit soon for you. I just wanted to let you know that I had a picc line fitted for treatment and it really saved my veins and made the chemo much much easier. It wasn't the drag I thought it would be... not a great thing to have but better than the alternative and it wasn't painful or uncomfortable - really forgot it was there. My 1 year old showed very little interest in it and I don't think ever tried to pull it out. I did drop my infuser pump a few times when it was connected to the picc and although it did pull me up with a sudden jolt it didn't ever come close to pulling the line out. Hang in there, you can do it. Take care of you. Sharon xxxxx ... View more

Hi Lisa, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, such a unbelievably tough thing to go thru at any age let alone at 30. Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and this site is a great way to find an empathetic and supportive ear. We are all here whenever you need someone. big hugs Sharon xxxxx ... View more

Hi Jill, Thinking of you and sending strength. Sharon xxxxx ... View more

Go the bike! It will be such a hoot. But I dare you to get one of those jackets with the tassles to complete the look :-) ... View more