Mandy Harvey aka Beadsme: Our First Day Of 2009

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.

Thursday, 1 January 2009

Our First Day Of 2009

What did we do for our first day of 2009?

Decided to get up relatively early to take the dogs down a part of the river with a little beach. They loved their little adventure. Toby, our baby surprised us both by actually swimming.

He looks so cute. So why doesn't he jump in our pool with us??? Weird!!!

The rest of the day was spent by our pool having a wonderful lazy day. I managed to finish book 2 of the Twilight series and Barry tinkered around in his shed with his Monkeybike.

Now and then the heat took over and we just jumped into the pool. I love my pool when it is hot like this.

12 comments:

Unknown said...: Yay for the pups -- I'm sure they loved it. Happy New Year!; 2 January 2009 at 02:15
Anonymous said...: Awwww, sounds lovely. I spent mine turning on the oven early due to the freezing temperatures outside. Thanks for sharing some warm pictures.. I cannot wait for spring.; 2 January 2009 at 08:56
Live, Love, Laugh, Write! said...: That's so cute!; 2 January 2009 at 12:46
Chrisy said...: Toby looks very much at home in this beautiful environment....maybe he can smell the chemicals of the pool...who knows....but oh this natural setting is inviting...; 2 January 2009 at 19:01
Duni said...: Want to trade places? ☺
How I'd love to be sitting by a pool now...sigh.

Anyway, a happy New Year to you!; 2 January 2009 at 19:18
Anonymous said...: Sounds like a wonderful day!; 3 January 2009 at 04:44
Rosebud Collection said...: Happy New Year..I have been very sloppy keeping up with my blogging friends..Want to start the year off right..Glad someone is warm..mighty cold here in Maine..; 3 January 2009 at 08:36
Lisa Nelsen-Woods said...: My dog isn't fond of clean pool water but get him next to a dirty lake or creek and he's wading around and enjoying himself. Maybe your dog's the same way?; 3 January 2009 at 16:45
The Silver Age Sara said...: I loved the photos of the dogs swimming. Looks like they are having a great time. And, a pool. I'm very envious!; 4 January 2009 at 00:10
storybeader said...: looks like a great day! We had a black lab/chow that was afraid of water...weird!; 4 January 2009 at 01:46
Ish said...: Happy Healthy New Year to you and your family!!!; 4 January 2009 at 02:05
KAT said...: I have finished all 4 books in the Twilight series, and am going thru withdrawal!! lol

Have you read #3 yet?? It is sooo much better than #2, and just wait till you get to 4! Whew!

I wrote numerous articles about them on my site....

I'm glad you had a relaxing day, and my black lab refused to go into a pool too (although hers was a kiddie pool...lol but take her to the beach and she went wild!!

Take care,
Kat; 10 January 2009 at 01:28