Your aunt sounds like a wonderful person . I hope her treatment is not too difficult and that it is completely successful. The world needs good people like her . ... View more

I am going ok ,thanks . I do have down times ,a bit of feeling sorry for myself and for others because of what cancer has done in our lives , Mostly I'm trying to just get on with living and in the process of finding new interests . Joined a brand new exercise class last week and starting this week it's to be twice weekly . Also am joining a couple of ladies ,one of whom I met in the class ,to go walking once a week around a lake near us . A lot of people walk around this lake regularly . It takes about 45 minutes .I hope you're feeling ok even if the counsellor wasn't particularly helpful . ... View more

I don't really know if people are brave when facing cancer . I think they just do what the need to do . Sorry if this sounds disagreeable . It's just how I see it . I do however see that most are strong so maybe what I see as strenghth is seen as bravery to others . ... View more

My gp is lovely . I trust her and can communicate with her . It's good that you and your husband can talk to the gp. ... View more

I am sorry that I have not posted a reply to this post as I have not been reading all on this site lately . This must have been an incredibly difficult time for you and now that a half of a year has gone it still must be . I am sorry about your loss and that your friend is gone too . ... View more

Thanks , Geoff . All is well with me . I'm now on 6-monthly checks. ... View more

Although the memories will never go away they will be less painful with the passing of time . It's never easy dealing with the loss of someone so close to you . I can't imagine what it feels like losing a spouse . I do think about it from time to time but can't feel it . My dad was killed by a drunk driver back in 1973 and I still feel sad occasionally that he missed seeing his children grow and become parents and grandparents and we missed having him too. It's sad that my mum has lived so many years as a widow . So I only know about losing a dad . Remember to take care of yourself and be kind to yourself . ... View more

What don't you like about tha t.v. add ? Isn't it good that it is reminding women to have mammograms ? I think it's good . ... View more

It took me a long time to accept the " new normal". It is 3 years since my diagnosis and 12 months ago I had a procedure done for cosmetic reasons because I was unhappy about tumour removal surgery . Medically ,it wasn't classed as cosmetic but that was my aim . I plan to get half an eyebrow tatooed on too as it disappeared because of the surgery . It has been a very gradual process of acceptance .Just over 2 years ago I had some counselling and without that I don't know how things would be today . I highly recommend it . Talk to the Cancer Council in your state . ... View more

All the best with the scans . ... View more