Five weeks ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer which has spread into my liver. I have been overwhelmed by the amount of love and support I have received from my friends and family which is really awesome and I am incredibly humbled by it.
I am very aware that this support will be what gets me through this experience and keeps me smiling along the way, I am also aware that I am probably not going to want (or maybe even be able) to update everyone personally for every step along the way. Those of you who know me well may find this difficult to believe but I may find it difficult to keep repeating the same stories about myself and I know that I have thought I have shared information with people and I actually haven’t…
My attention span has never been great but my brain is even more unreliable than usual since my diagnosis and I don’t start the chemotherapy until Monday, I have read that ‘chemo brain’ is likely to have a similar impact so expect random updates at best but my intention is to keep you all updated via this blog so that when we do chat, we can talk about things much more interesting than cancer and all that comes along with it.
I will figure out how to post a bit of background of how I got to the diagnosis somewhere on this site.
The plan is to put this thing into remission and keep it there for a very long time. FEC is the combination of chemotherapy drugs that we will be using, 6 sessions, 3 weeks apart starting Monday. Let’s do this!
Talk to you soon
Lots of love Mand xxx
Hi babe that looks great! Luv u loads xxx
Thanks Babe – I love you too xxx
Mand! You really are truly amazing. This blog is hell of a selfless thing to do. I am so grateful that you are writing this down, it really helps me (and I am sure others)to understand what you are going through. Thank you lady. I hope it also gives you something. Did you plant a tree seed so that when this Cancer is in remission we can watch it grow and eventually sit underneath it and chat away about being old princess’s xxxx I love you.
LOVE IT!! Looks awesome and its PURPLEEEE 🙂 of course what else!
Well done Mand! I think this is a fab idea. We are all behind you 100%! ❤️ Xxx
You go girl! Can’t wait to see you on Wednesday! You will beat this thing, no problem! Love you xx Booie and Dave xx
I am so impressed with how positive you are. It will not only help you by writing the blog, everyone else will be able to keep up to date without bothering you. If determination can beat this, you are already better! Iam so proud of you, you are amazing, love you, Mum xx
Dear Mandy n Phil
WOAHHHHH what the FEC!?!? Firstly, sending you HUGE amounts of love n cuddles. Secondly, I’m so proud of you! You are in an excellent mind frame to tackle this thing head on. FEC YOU cancer!!!! I watched my mum beat aggressive breast cancer and despite the incredibly bad odds she kicked it to the curb and touch wood it’s not returned (from fear of her wrath!). YOU can do the same without a doubt. If you need anything in here. Ps, I’m expecting to see a wig if ‘Dallas’ style epic-ness. Bleach blonde with some serious back coming ;-). Love you guys lots! Hazel xxxxxxx
Luv this blog can’t wait for the pictures and possibly the film
luv ya lots
See what I mean?! How can I fail with all this love and support?!!
You’re all awesome 🙂
PS I love the tree idea Teens and the wig fitting will be documented tomorrow!
Love you Mand XX
You got this Mandy! Sending lots of hugs from me and the girls xoxoxox
You got this Mandy! Stay strong and positive. Lots of love from your cousins from Vancouver xoxox
So proud of this attitude, sending love, prayers and whatever else will help you through.
Penny xx
Always a creative solution to a problem – not even this FECin’ thing will change that! This is a brilliant idea Mand. I specially like the peacock (did he really pose for you like that?) and the purple. Lots of love, Gill
Good luck and get well soon Mandy. X
They have said it all,you are a inspiration,i can not get out of my mind the little girl in wilburton,not in a wierd way. Remember I am here for you
Hi Mandy! Really inspiring to read this, what an amazing and positive attitude you have 🙂 Sending lots of love from us all in Scotland x
Our fabulously funny beautiful friend
You rock girlfriend your like human sunshine ☀️
My God does nothing get you down? What an inspiration you are , proud of you !! grab it by the balls rip the bollocks of it . We’re not done with you yet lady , your going nowhere !!
Love to you BOTH xxx
Mand, the positive thoughts from friends and family are what will get you through this, I have some good friends who are proof of this. Will be thinking of you Monday. Always happy to chat, you or Phil, only a field away, any time, remember that. If you need someone to come with you for the chemo to give Phil a break or just for a change, give me a shout/text. Liz xxxx PS Great blog, why the wretched peacock??? Mind you we haven’t had any in our garden lately lol xx
all the best wishes, you have a fantastic heart, you’ll do fine…..lots of love
Martyn xxx
kick its arse mandy xxxx
Mandy you WILL beat this. Your strong, you have a wonderful family around you who will give you loads of love and support. It a fantastic blog , keep it going it will help.
Loads of love
Dom
Mand, when you have the support of 2 Pennys then you know you’re in good hands (there’s not many people that are as lucky you know!!!!).
Love and positivity always with a handful of sparkles
Kick its cancerous behind sis! Great attitude and super idea to blog it – a problem shared is a problem divided up by all your many friends. Kia kaha! Stay strong!
Looove the blog xxx
Maybe when we’re down with Mum, we can go to the amusements in Cromer one day and have a go on the ‘Crack a Crab’ Lets beat the sh** out of those cancers!!!!!
Great blog Mandy! And we’re all here for you to help you beat this rubbish! Have a great time with Booie next week and enjoy the wig fitting today!
Love you lots!
Pernilla
xxx
Hey Mandy, it’s been a long time!! So sad to hear about everything going on with you, you are such a wonderfully beautiful person and with such a great attitude and surrounded by family and friends I’m sure you’ll come through this. I shall keep looking out for updates. Love, light and peace to you. Gemma xxx
Mand, great idea to share the journey this way. You’ve got a fantastic attitude, a wonderful heart and the kind of support you need to kick cancer’s aaarrrrrsssse! Lots of love to you and Phil.
Duncan
Good luck on Monday, Mand.
Will be thinking about you. lots of love, LLinos and Pete xxx
Unicorns are GO! Sending a BIG HUG. Lots of love Julie & Steve xxx