Hi Bek Sorry to hear about your mum, although that is good that the tumours are on hold for now. Regarding your children there is a lot of literature out there on how to help them understand. I am sure the cancer council would have some of it and also most social workers can get their hands on it. You could contact the social worker at the hospital or have a look on the cc website, there is all sorts of resources on there. Take care Julie ... View more

hi julie at the time of this message i was yet to see my dr however he walked by me and saw me mumbling stuff and trying to think and then went by his delayed time s and m things went from there I think hes scared im going to pull him up everytime i walk in the door ... View more

I totally freaked out last week. I was at the doctor's and it happened to be exactly twelve months since my diagnosis. When I mentioned this to him he said "Things were looking pretty grim for you this time last year, we weren't sure whether it would be your last Christmas..." Well, I was stunned. He had been telling me all these positive stories about other patients who had survived 20 years, 30 years and so on, and I had pinned my hopes onto these stories, believing that I would be fine once I had some treatment. My head's still spinning to think that he had actually thought I was so much sicker than he had ever let on. Thank goodness that I didn't know this before now or I don't know how I would ever have come this far. There certainly is a lot to the power of positive thinking. ... View more

Hi Tanya Distance is such a bugger! I had to travel a lot for my treatment so was away from my family a lot, so in a way I know some of what you are going through. One thing you might be able to do is go with your Mum and Dad next time he goes to the oncologist. Then you kind of get it straight from the horses mouth and also you can ask questions too. I know saying is easy and putting into practical isn't but it might be worth trying. I am sure you are doing all you can ... sometimes it is harder for the family than the patient. Take care Julie ... View more

Hi Lisa Sorry am not a breast cancer person but just wanted to say good luck with it all. You can research the chemo you are to have on the internet and also ask your cancer nurse (if you have one) as to what tto expect. When I had my chemo, which was different to yours they explained what the side effects could be and also things to avoid and what not to do when neutropenic and all that sort of thing. Regards Julie ... View more

It sounds like things are good for you now . I am getting used to putting a glue on and then brushing on a powder for my missing half eye brow but it's still a pain . I use the lighter colour of the two in my kit and lighten it more with face powder . ... View more

Hi Patrick You might find one of the american sites have some extra information. If you want a link I can send you one. Cheers Julie ... View more

well just th reevaluation is an acheivement but because of my disability I was enied medical care ... View more

Hi Rodney ... just wrote to you in the other group and i am sure you are numb ... hang in there!! We will all be behind you! Julie ... View more

Hi DaphneRose Thank you for your kind words :). I think you are right in regard to memories ... nothing can ever take those away. My friend was one of those very special people who was able to give so much, such a beautiful person. Julie ... View more