I agree! Phew, I am glad that one is done with. Here's cheers to lots of love , joy and GOOD HEALTH! We will never take it for granted again. Go well fellow travellers Rikki ... View more

I am travelling at the moment and was able to get cover including my pre existing through CoverMore. Costs a bit but I thought it was worth it. Cheers Rikki ... View more

Maddie Two weeks and your pain is still so raw. Don't be so hard on yourself. You have loved him so much and still do. It takes some time. Not for the pain to go away but for it to sit in a different place. Grieve and give yourself time. Take care and keep in touch here Rikki ... View more

Hi Patience Thanks for sharing your story and I am very sorry to hear of the death of your husband. I imagine it is hard for you to believe and you must miss him dreadfully. Hug your son. I am sure there are people on this site who can offer you support, who have also cared for and led a partner with cancer. Take care Rikki ... View more

Hi Rubes Good on you for being pro active with the exercise . Pilates is a great idea too so you can tone your muscles without puffing yourself out too much. I have always done a fair bit of exercise so was back at the gym 4 weeks after my whipple surgery. I have always found it good for my head but I realize not everyone feels that way about exercise . I did find it hard by the time I got to the last month of my chemo although very different regime to yours. Good luck with it Rubes and keep up the walking Best wishes Rikki ... View more

Hi Maz I hope you enjoy very moment of the BIG day and have a very special life together. I couldn't be happier for you. Best wishes to you both Rikki ... View more

Hi Carme I know what you mean. I don't think I will ever feel confident enough to call myself a survivor. Congratulations to you for making two years. It is just a day at a time for all of us, enjpy them Rikki ... View more

Allicat Big HUGS to YOU All families have their own culture and maybe hugging hasn't been part of yours but cultures can change. Maybe if you asked for a hug you might find there are family members only too happy to oblige. HUGS from all of us anyway! Rikki ... View more

Hi Rubes So sorry you are doing it so tough. My chemo didn't effect me so badly but they all seem to be a bit different. Sending you good wishes, hang in there. We are all cheering for you Rikki ... View more

Sailor you write so well, inspirational. Thanks for sharing your story. Here's to raising the sails I say! No point in staying quivering on the shore Cheers Rikki ... View more