Hi Mel I am sorry to hear of your fathers diagnosis. It is a difficult time for everyone when someone is diagnosed with cancer. I think everyone finds their own way with what works for them and what doesn't and I know a lot of people find this site a wonderful tool. It is difficult for friends as they don't understand and they get frightened and of course that makes it difficult for the people who are going through the ordeal. Julie xo ... View more

Hi Cheryl I am reading Jim Stynes book at the moment and one thing that he has written is, to cherish life and if you have cancer cherish it more. FOr me this means making the most of whatever time I will have. Good luck with the chemo it can sometimes get a bit tough but there are lots of things you can do to help and your cancer nurses are a great source of information. Of course the boards here can often be of help also. :) I hope you are both feeling better with your vege fix. I have been focussing lately on trying to eat more vegies and tossing up whether to plant some this summer. Only problem is I now have a lamb and it could be mission impossible re growing vegies. Take care Julie PS I am going fine, ty very much for asking !! ... View more

Hi Geoff My condolences to you on your loss and sending you hugsss. Julie ... View more

Hi Paul Good here thanks and good to hear from you also! I was reading some of your story and we have both had very similar experiences with our chemo working straight away. Julie ... View more

Silly I like problems to a cake that is being mixed. If you add a bit of yesterday into today and then mix a bit of tomorrow you get this huge problem that just grows like a cake rising in the oven. Take out yesterday and tomorrow and just focus on "what is", makes it a little less scary most of the time. :) Julie ... View more

Hi Paul That's great news and I was told something recently. On a tombstone there is birthdate and end date and in between there is a dash. Live your dash!! 🙂 Or it was something to that effect. Julie ... View more

Hi angelicyang It sounds like you are being the best friend and lover that anyone could ask for and yes it will be hard for you, as it is for your girlfriend. I had the priviledge of being a support person to someone who I met while we were going through treatment and unfortunately she did not make it much beyond treatment. You have to do what feels right for you and that does not make you stupid at all!! Julie ... View more

Hi angelicyang It sounds like you are being the best friend and lover that anyone could ask for and yes it will be hard for you, as it is for your girlfriend. I had the priviledge of being a support person to someone who I met while we were going through treatment and unfortunately she did not make it much beyond treatment. You have to do what feels right for you and that does not make you stupid at all!! Julie ... View more

Peanutz My sympathy to you and your family on your loss. You have been so amazing throughout your husband's illness and I am sure that made such a difference to him. hugss Julie ... View more

Kj Thanks for letting us know. I am so glad she was able to get married before she passed away. I was very priviledged to see photos and she looked simply gorgeous and very happy. Julie ... View more