I was first diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer in April 2000. This was the year that I thought would be 'my' year. I was looking forward to being a mother, having made a decision to go ahead with IVF treatment. New Year 2000 had been a very special time, with thoughts of a new life in the coming year.

Breast cancer put an end to those dreams. 2000 was indeed 'my' year, but not in the way that I had hoped. In 2005 I had a recurrence of the breast cancer. This web site documents the surgery that I have had, as well as chemotherapy and other therapies which complemented this.

Photos from Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser at Sally Gunnells 30th March 2006

Site last updated 14th April 2006 - moved to new domain: www.lightbourne.net

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Since June 2000

 
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Resources
Finding out that I had cancer made me want to find out as much as I could about it. I needed to find out why this might have happened to me and what I could do to stop it. You can find out what information I thought was worth reading and support that I have found invaluable during what is a long and difficult journey.

What's next?
As the title of this web site suggests, I found out that the diagnosis of cancer is just a first step. It is not the end, just a beginning. I found this great poem by Maureen McCutheon that pretty much sums up where I am now:

"God only knows

What the future holds.

But I have a wish

I don't want you to miss.

It's my personal view

And I'll share it with you.

I hope that I will always be,

A woman who is cancer free.

And never do I want to see

Another positive biopsy."

 

I'm always keen to hear from others so please feel free to contact me either through my guest book or email.

My blog No Bra Required is also on this website - with more recent thoughts and activities. Please visit and comment!

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