Mandy Harvey aka Beadsme: Practicng My Wirework And Wire Wrapping

The Big C .... Cancer (Breast)

I thought I would add some details to my blog for those that are suffering or have suffered from breast cancer.
I was diagnosed in Sept 2000.
Underwent a lumpectomy, following by chemo and radiothereapy. They also removed some lymph nodes to check to see if it had spread. Luckily it hadn't.
I was told that I was stage 1 (very early stage) and grade 3 (nasty).
Chemo - I had 6 sessions of chemo usinf FEC (Fluorouracil also known as 5FU), (Epirubicin), (Cyclophosphamide). I cannot say chemo was nice. The first 3 sessions were ok just a little bit of sickness but after that bad sickness, severe tiredness, no energy, bleeding and sore gums, bladder problems.
Radiotherapy - Didn't find that this was a problem at all. Have a couple of dot tattoos left on my chest area. At this time I was still tired from the chemo so not really sure if radio made it worse.
Here I am a survivor.
If you want to ask any questions please contact me and I will do my best to give you a truthful answer.

Monday, 17 November 2008

Practicng My Wirework And Wire Wrapping

I really enjoy working with wire but I have so many problems getting it right. Could this be due to the fact that I am left handed and find that when I look at instructions I have to imagine them the other way around. Or could it be that I am just a dumb blonde after all!!!

This is what I have been working on this weekend, in between doing housey things, nursing a cold and feeling absolutely poopy.

I must say I am quite pleased with the outcome. I have seen so many great wireworkers and their wraps are awesome. Just look at this from Shazzabeth.

Isn't this absolutely stunning.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...: it sure very stunning! love it!; 17 November 2008 at 16:49
Live, Love, Laugh, Write! said...: I want to learn more wirework! Your stuff is looking great :); 18 November 2008 at 04:36
BeadedTail said...: You're work is beautiful!; 18 November 2008 at 11:36
Karla said...: Wow- you are doing a great job! I like the swervy curvy earrings:-); 18 November 2008 at 12:26
CB said...: I'm left-handed as well so I know how it goes with instructions. I remember my teacher being unable to teach me how to cut with scissors, had to find a fellow left-hander. ;)

Lovely work though!; 18 November 2008 at 14:15
rosecreekcottage-carol.blogspot.com said...: Your designs are just amazing!! You may be blonde....but no dummy!!; 19 November 2008 at 10:37
Leslie said...: Wow! All of your pieces are stunning.; 20 November 2008 at 04:37
Unknown said...: Beautiful wire work. Keep up the good work. Your blog is very nice.; 20 November 2008 at 04:45
Michelle said...: Great work! very nice blog, I found it on Hilary's. BTW, we have the same last name:); 5 December 2008 at 01:39