Mandy Harvey aka Beadsme: A Dip In The Pool

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.

Saturday, 28 March 2009

A Dip In The Pool

Firstly I must apologise for the lily white fat thighs and the sunnies. Sure didn't realise how plump I was getting to put it politely and look! Geez where has my Aussie tan gone.

Well the main reason for posting is to show off Leannes', from Rainbowrevolution on Etsy, gorgeous wrap/sarong she created for me. Just right to hide my lumpy bits but still tan my legs.

I am in love with her beautiful wraps and scarves and can't wait to go on holiday to wear them more often. I also have my eye on this one below but if any of you guys want it don't worry I will badger her to do me another one LOL.

For an amzing colour experience and information you could also check out her website, Rainbowrevolution.com.au

Don't forget whilst you are browsing the net check out my store on Etsy too, beadsme.

You could also check out many other Aussie artists by visiting the DUST team website, dustteam.com.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...: What a great looking pool, great looking wrap, and I think your you are your own worst critic, as you look lovely! xo; 28 March 2009 at 17:01
Morphologica said...: Haha you're silly :) Love the skirtxxxx; 28 March 2009 at 17:33
Penny said...: Ooh the sarong is gorgeous! And you do look lovely (you're quite small in the pic though, next time we want closeups, right?); 28 March 2009 at 17:39
Carley said...: Looking very sexy Mandy!! Beautiful wrap too by the way :); 28 March 2009 at 17:56
michvanetta said...: You look lovely in Leanne's beautiful wrap.

I'd love to be sitting there with you sipping a delicious cocktail :); 28 March 2009 at 18:36
lyptis said...: Ack, i second what everyone else said! im with Natalia, totally!

U look cute, i even complaind about ur self criticism to my bf and showed him ur picture!! its unbelievable!
How can u apologize like that in the first sentence of ur post!;P

Such a lovely picture, love the pool and Leannes wrap is gorgeous!

And i second Penny here, next time we want closeups!:); 28 March 2009 at 20:05
Chrisy said...: Looks sooo nice there....you look very exotic in your wrap...; 28 March 2009 at 21:21
Made By Tammy said...: Don't be so hard on yourself, you look Lovely! Fantastic wrap too!; 29 March 2009 at 03:16
GrandmaMarilyn said...: Oh, love that wrap on you. I clicked on the picture to get a better look at you. You look petite next to me. LOL. Oh must be nice to have a lovely pool to cool down in.; 29 March 2009 at 03:17
Sarah Jane said...: Very pretty wrap! And an awesome looking pool!

We're all buried in snow here, so I'm drawn to all things green and sunny. :D; 29 March 2009 at 03:49
SendingLoveGallery said...: cheers Mandy! you look great in your lovely wrap : ); 29 March 2009 at 04:24
Leanne Lonergan said...: Mandy! You look like fantastic....You really crack me up sometimes....what thighs?
You are such a sweety for featuring my work here!

xx; 29 March 2009 at 08:36