Really looking forward to meeting some of you ladies tomorrow. Will look out for the magenta coat … I always have a big black backpack with a teddy bear reflector dangling from a zip (really!!!) with me and will be wearing a glittery Poppy brooch. I walk with two Nordic poles.
Great to meet some of you in Winchester yesterday. I picked up a copy of Christmas in Winchester 2013 in the Refectory and they have an advert for a panto at the Theatre Royal in Winchester 11 Dec - 5 Jan theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/snow-white/
Don’t know if anyone is interested because going to a show was mentioned and we could do a show and Christmas all in one … just an idea.
Vicki xxx
Hi everyone, ive just caught up with all your posts and so much has been going on.
So sorry to hear that your latest results were poor Valia, it’s so scary and I pray the chemo will be easy on you.
Again, Jacqui and Liz, I’m sad I’ve not been able to meet up for so long. I’ve finished RT and work are now in the process of retiring me on the grounds of ill health. It’s such a double edged sword isn’t it. Glad to get time to be me, sad at the realisation of such a massive change to my life.
Anyhow, I really want to meet up so I’m on for the 13th.
I hope everyone is managing ok, I send love to you all, Kirstie xxx
Have put the 13th in my diary and on the Calendar on my PC so I should remember … watch this space …
Vicki xxx
Dear Liz
You will be in my thoughts and I wish you luck and love. Stay brave and strong. I will say a prayer for you. I am not really a praying person but I will keep my promise and pray for you. Xx
I have had rubbish results recently as mets have now spread to lower spine, right femur and 3 new lesions in my liver. I have begun the e/e combo and am in my fifth day with no nasty side effects so far. If all is well I will see you all on the 13th. Love to everyone Kirstie xx
Hope everything went well for you Liz. Just got internet access yesterday evening where
I am at the moment, so busy trying to catch up. Been off the web since Wednesday. Hope to make it on the 13th. Thinking of you all especially Liz and Kirstie.
Vicki xxx
Sorry ladies, I am not going to be able to make it today as
I have an appointment today. Hope you all have a great time and Merry Christmas.
Vicki x x x
Hi everyone
I would simply like to echo Jackies post, you are a lovley bunch of girls and I am so pleased to be part of our little group, we did have a giggle and I feel lucky to be able to talk so candidly about anything and everything.
Helen, it would be really nice to be able to meet you, I hope you can make the trip soon, we are a fun loving, friendly bunch.
You’ll be pleased to hear I made it home safely, although by the time I got home my driving vision was very bad. Note to self - take glasses next time.
Merry christmas to everyone and I look forward to meeting again in the new year xxx
Love Kirstie xxx
Hi ladies
I was wondering if I could meet up with you? Possibly on 24 January. I first had breast cancer 13 years ago
and hoped I was cured -but I was diagnosed with bone mets in August 2013. I live close to Winchester and would welcome the opportunity to meet others in a similar situation.
Best wishes Sue.
Sorry to have been silent for so long. I lost my internet and telephone connection on Christmas Eve and it was finally mended only yesterday afternoon. Now I am having to remember how to type!
I have put the meeting in my diary and I am hoping to be able to attend. Will check in nearer the time to make sure that the venue hasn’t changed.
Happy New Year to everyone, and I hope we all had a good Christmas.
Vicki xxx
hello - I wondered whether I might join you on here- I am 4 years on from my primary diagnosis -2009- and was diagnosed with multiple lung mets in September 2012. I have been on Capecitabine since then and so far so good- the mets are reducing in size and the side effects are tolerable (actually I think I’ve just got used to them !) I sometimes feel a bit nauseous and have diarrhoea but the main pain is hands and feet which are incredibly prickly and uncomfortable all the time, despite my dose being reduced several times. Over Christmas I was given a cycle off for good behaviour,though pricklyness hasn’t gone away.
Other than that I feel well and have challenged myself to do the Swimathon in March (5k) which might be madness…acrually am more concerned about needing a wee during the swim than the distance.
Am being treated at Basingstoke by the way.
So glad that treatment is going well for you both at the moment. Really looking forward to Friday and I have managed to keep it open by fending off all requests to do something else on that day.
If the lady from the Island wants a lift please let me know. I am willing to go via Red Funnel in Southampton if that is more convenient for her than WightLink at Lymington. If anyone is in the Lymington area I could also collect …
Vicki xxx
Hi everyone.
Sorry I haven’t been back in touch since I asked about the next meet up. It’s me who lives on Isle of Wight but sadly I can’t make this Friday in Winchester. I am on the east of the Island so it is easier to come via Portsmouth or Southampton so maybe next time I could accept your kind offer of a lift Vicki? Please let me know when next meeting is. I hope you are all coping with your treatment.
Love Helen xx
Dear Danny
Please may I pass on sincere condolences from the team here at Breast Cancer Care at this sad news to you and your family and friends
Take care
Lucy BCC
I didn’t know Anne, but I am sorry to hear the news that she has died. Although she now has peace it will be a difficult for those left without her physical presence. Even a death which is ‘expected’ can still be quite a shock as you get used to taking one day at a time only for the time to disappear from your grasp.
I am still on for Friday, and as has already been said we will have a cup of tea and a cake to her new found ‘freedom’.
Vicki xxx
Dear Danny
I echo everything that has already been written. Thank you for continuing to post and keep us ladies informed. I am very sad to hear that Anne has passed. Although we only met the once Anne’s presence in our little group was wonderful. Anne struck me as a vibrant and wonderful lady and you will all be in my thoughts today. I will say a little prayer for Anne and will lift my cup of tea and cake high in celebration of knowing such a beautiful lady. I am sending my love as I write. Kirstie xxx
Hi ladies, I am afraid I cannot meet with you all today. I am off on holiday in a couple of days and have appointments to keep (hair, nails etc) I will be thinking of you all today, including beautiful Anne.
I hope you are all well and managing with your treatments. Love to you all Kirstie xxx
Thought it might please you. I just love the music as well, it fits the story so well. There are other versions by the Paris Opera Ballet, or the La Scala Opera Ballet if you are interested … see you all in a couple of weeksish.
Vicki xxx
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday xxx