Good morning everyone. Please take care of yourself and be happy. Easier said than done, I know. Let go of all your worries and anxiety, put them in a box and send it far, far away. Love you all my fellow warriors. ... View more

Hi Richard1.  It's wonderful to hear all the people who are supporting you and to sense your gratitude for their presence.  Hoping today is a chance for you and them to enjoy special moments together ... View more

Hi @Lyn67 , how are you feeling this week?  ... View more

Firstly, can I say you express yourself beautifully ... your optimism and love for your life shine brightly! I myself have just been diagnosed with breast cancer and am about to start chemo. It is certainly a frightening new journey and it is now not even a month since I was diagnosed. Plus I have to tell my adult children.  My daughter is about to leave for Europe for 3 months and I know this will hit her hard. There will be thoughts of  "Do I have the gene too?" So I need to give her the time to address that concern for peace of mind before she goes. Can I suggest, as someone newly embarked on this "detour" in life that you ask for a much help as you can? I have found everyone so far helpful and understanding and I learned quickly which sources to trust for information and to stay away from Facebook groups. You may find there are specific groups in your area you can check out for in person support which I have personally found a great help. I wish you well.  You are not alone and please reach out when you need to.  Sending you hugs 🙂   ... View more

Taking pressure of yourself, great advice. I’ll try to put  that into practice. Just having a rough couple of days, getting really annoyed about it all. Next appointment for results soon, brings back all those horrible days. Its not even the cancer that’s bothering me, it’s life. I don’t know, my mind is scrambled. Have a beautiful day Isadora, it’s always great to here from you. ... View more

I love this, she sounds like a devoted and loving best friend. Belly scratches for dogs are the best aren't they, she sounds like a character the way she flops to the ground for one 🙂  ... View more

It certainly did Miranda. Having a second one just because I can. Wet cold horrible day, I really want to call in sick and go back to bed, but the General in me is saying suck it up and go to work. Well, I guess I’m off to work…😩 Have a great day. ... View more

Thanks for enquiring, I have had a very good day with my daughter walking in the bush at Girakool national park. I have a very good support team around me with my family and also the palliative care team.  I just like to express how I feel sometimes as its good to let it out. I adopt the Ostridge  head in the sand principal as that seems to be the best way to cope. I am a very lucky old man and am aware of this having a lovely wife two beautiful children and four grandchildren and I live in an area with lots of doctors that are easy to access.  You guys do a great job and its appreciated.  Regards Doug ... View more

Hi Miranda, Thank you for your kind message and for taking the time to respond. It has been an incredibly difficult and overwhelming week for our family, but it has been comforting to find this community and hear from others who understand what this experience is like. I appreciate you sharing the resources and support options. I'll be sure to have a look through them and keep them in mind as we navigate the weeks ahead. Thank you again for your support. Margot ... View more

That is amazing to hear Richard! Well done on having the will power to stay strong when all odds were against you. Hopefully the worst is in the past. I have been well, I did some councelling sessions and it helped me adjust my perspective and expectations. I also have new ways to work around my short term memory worries. All something I'm putting into practice to see how it goes. Well, if I dont hear from you, I will assume thats a good thing!  All the best with your family and this very special second chance! ... View more