Mandy Harvey aka Beadsme: Newcomers To The Jewelry On Etsy Team

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.

Myself and all the team wish a warm welcome to the new members of the Jewelry on Etsy Team (JETS).

We have a great gathering of designers both old and new, young and old. You can find a list of the JETs store details by clicking here.

Anyway, I would like to introduce to you one of our JETlings - "Butterfly" not even a week old and she is joining in all the fun.

Look at this list of yummy beads in one of her creations here -
Unique black lampwork glass pendant Grade A, 4mm Black Diamond Swarovski Crystals, 425cttw Russian Jasper fancy designer limited rare beads Grade A, 243cttw Russian Fine black onyx gemstones Grade A, 50cttw Italian Onyx gemstones.

Next is Room3Designs who loves making beaded pretties and seems to be a naughty JETling already!

This cuff is awesome, a great addition for that night out on the town.

Then there is Delia's Delights who also popped in to join our Friday night chat on Etsy.

A beautiful creation with freshwater coin pearls.

To all JETlings - have fun and enjoy being a JET.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...: oh yes...one of each please...; 17 January 2009 at 19:52
Silver Canyons said...: this is a fantastic welcoming for the new members!! great job Mandy!; 18 January 2009 at 03:26
Monica said...: thank you for the warm welcome! I am glad to be back!; 18 January 2009 at 03:58
Made By Tammy said...: Wonderful Post!

Welcome new JETs! Fabulous items!!; 18 January 2009 at 04:28
JuliaA said...: lovely things! the bracelet with the freshwater coin pearls is stunning!; 18 January 2009 at 05:13
jemsbyjb said...: This was a very nice welcome to the new JEts. Their shops are truly awesome.; 18 January 2009 at 05:38
The Beading Gem said...: There is something about black and jet which is so classic! Great inspirational pieces here.; 18 January 2009 at 10:48
Krystal said...: love those flat pearls! gorgeous!; 19 January 2009 at 08:21
Anonymous said...: We have some talented new members :); 19 January 2009 at 09:28