Hello Everybody
I’m holding a STRAWBERRY TEA this weekend to raise money for Breast Cancer Care. This is the time of year I was diagnosed 6 years ago with HER2+ Invasive Ductal Carcinoma with lymph node involvement. It’s also my birthday and I’m marking the occasion by raising money for this amazing charity who has provided so much help and support to me over the years.
It’s been a long journey with ups and downs and I completed my reconstruction at the end of 2012 and am very happy with the way I now look. Still need a bit of tweaking but for the first time I can go on holiday and wear a bikini and not worry about covering up or whether my softie has made an escape!
My life is so completely different now - I got married two years ago and don’t have that much time to dwell on me and what’s happened - it’s all good - life is good as they say!
With lots of love to you all.
Ruby xx
Hi Ruby
What a great idea to raise money and perfect weather for it!
Congratulations on your 6 years that is fantastic news to hear!!! i am just on the start of my journey only diagnosed 5th June but i am HER2+ (and ER+,PR+) i have my op for WLE and ANC on Wednesday so hearing a positive story like yours is welcome news and gives me hope through this terrible journey
Thank you for posting
Lynsey xx
Hi ruby I’ve just read your post .if you were in Manchester I would come.it’s so great to read your post and read your 6 years thats fantastic.ive just started on this terrible journey have to have 2nd wle in the 2weeks as didn’t get clear margin on first.but it’s er and pr+ and her2- and grade 2 so apparently good dx.it’s so great to read your healthy and you can put this behind you .I’m doing a car boot tomorrow for breast cancer least I can do .every little helps.keep happy and healthy amandax
Wonderful news I too have just started on this HER 2 journey, lumpectomy, chemo, rads, Herceptin and then hormone therapy. It’s so good to hnews good news.
good luck with your tea
karen xx
What a lovely idea Ruby and such an inspiring story. I went to a Macmillan girls night in last week and we raised £1600.
Have a lovely day and Happy Birthday xx
Lynsey thank you and I hope your operation goes well next week. Please let me know how you get on. I remember reading posts from ladies who were years down the line when I was going through treatment and it really helped me xx
ChilliPink - what a great name. My sister lives in Manchester it’s a great place to be and of course if you change your mind, it’s an open invitation…Good luck for next week and I’m sorry you’re having to have another operation but that sometimes happens and I’m sure this time they’ll get clear margins for you. Good luck with your car boot sale - that’s really fantastic xx
OrangeCat & Wak - thank you both very much.
Wattie - I hope your treatment goes smoothly and before you know it, it’ll be over and done with. The time does seem to pass really quickly as you get so caught up in appointments and treatment and before you know it, it’ll be finished. xxx
Melrose15 - thank you too and congrats on raising such an amazing amount of money for Macmillan - another wonderful charity that I made use of xxx
Thanks Ruby i will post back after my op, i keep looking for posts by ladies years on as i feel i need to hear them right now and your post was much needed today.
And i forget to say Happy birthday xx
Lynsey
Hi Ruby,
lovely idea, i too am HER2 5 years this month since diagnosis,awaiting result of scan for lump near scar! if its ok maybe i should have a fundraiser next year. happy birthday x
Hi Lynsey I understand exactly how you feel a need to hear about and read posts from ladies further on down the line with a similar diagnosis - it really helps and having this section for milestones & anniveraries provides exactly that comfort.xxx
Hi Powerjen contrats on the 5 years - that’s fantastic although right now I’m sure you’re not exactly celebrating due to waiting for the scan results. I will be thinking of you. Thank you for the birthday wishes too xx
Today I’m going to be making scones on mass because my Strawberry Tea’s main feature is scones, strawberry jam and cream. I’ve got various people making cakes and I’ve got ice lollies for the kids as well.
Well done you. I’ve got invasive ducal carcanoma too but I’m totally against chemo and operations. I’m trying to cure mine with alternatives but so far not having much luck. Have you any advice please Ruby, you’re so brave . Christina X
