It was exactly one year today that Gordon was in intensive care after losing 3 – 4 litres of blood when he began bleeding internally after an ulcer (sitting on top of his tumor) burst. Today, Gordon is enjoying the snow fall at Perisher and having a great time enjoying life. This time, one year ago,…
When It’s Time to Say Goodbye
How do you say goodbye to someone who has touched your heart in some way? Sadly for many people of this world, and for our readers who enjoy hearing about those that have shared their story, it’s time to say goodbye to one of our beloved story tellers, Leonie. Leonie’s story received so much positive feedback, that…
Live Life like Leonie
Leonie’s Message to the World – As told to Tan for Write Your Cancer “I have always said to myself to Live Life – and I have.” Leonie I met Leonie when she was in palliative care and she was keen to share her story. She is an incredible lady with so much energy. It’s…
Why I Cried Today
I cried today. Not just a little tear, but heart wrenching sobs. Maybe I’m tired, maybe I’m stressed, maybe I let cancer related issues get to me. But it all began with a phone call.
Kathy’s Story
Written by Kathy for Write Your Cancer My dear husband’s father died early at 58 from Prostate cancer, so when Des was diagnosed in 2008, we were not that shocked. Besides, there had been great advances in treatment and so our cancer journey began. The Beginning of Our Cancer Journey Finally in 2010, his Prostate…
Sonia’s Story
Written By Sonia for Write Your Cancer Hi, my name is Sonia and this is my cancer story. When it All Began Tuesday, 17 December 2013 – an ordinary day. We were in the last days of getting our pool put in and the solar guy had arrived. I remember saying to the solar man…
Chemo at Christmas Time
Should anyone be on chemo at Christmas time? Chemo and Christmas are two words that just don’t work together. Gordon’s chemo tablets had given him the side effects that only 1 – 3% of chemo patients get. He felt like he was drunk all the time, he was clumsy and his fine motor skills became…
Chemo – Round 2
The second lot of chemo Gordon began well. We went in a little earlier as Gordon’s blood levels needed to be checked each time before chemo. He got his blood count check and his red blood count was 108. His other bloods came up a little low, but okay for chemo. Apparently the chemo will destroy…
Side Effects of Chemo
The side effects of chemo that Gordon started with were alarming on that first night, and neither of us got much sleep. By 2am we were both in the lounge and having a cup of tea. In some ways, it brought us so much closer being able to share this together, rather than having to…
Chemo Begins Today
No one Said Chemo Was Going to Be Easy Thursday, 26 November, 2015. Chemo Day. Being told you were having Chemo for six months was a bit of a shock. We thought it would only be for 12 weeks at the most. However, when we were told that intravenous chemotherapy would only be for two hours…