Mandy Harvey aka Beadsme: Swarovski Crystal & Freshwater Pearls

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, 4 May 2009

Swarovski Crystal & Freshwater Pearls

Swarovski crystal and freshwater pearls have now got to be my favourite gems/beads. Beautiful sparkle from the crystal teamed with the lustre of the freshwater pearls.

This second design has not yet been listed in my store as I am having the usual problem - can't think of a name????

To see other designs just go to my store, http://beadsme.etsy.com and type in crystal or freshwater pearls in the search bar.

10 comments:

Leanne Lonergan said...: Mandy...these are absolutely beautiful.You clever girl. I love the pearl and crystal together. I can't seem to come up with a title for the second one but it looks like something a princess would wear...maybe a Russian or European Princess; 4 May 2009 at 20:14
Carmel said...: Mandy they are stunning!! Sorry I can't help with the name :(; 4 May 2009 at 20:58
Jo (ruby-jo) said...: They are beautiful, but I am so hopeless with names I can't help.; 4 May 2009 at 21:20
Silver Canyons said...: I am hopeless at names! Just look at all my design title..boring!! LOL!

But this is so pretty Mandy!! I wish I could help!; 4 May 2009 at 23:07
Made By Tammy said...: Spectacular!
(I'm horrible with names.); 4 May 2009 at 23:58
GrandmaMarilyn said...: The name scalloped comes to mind but that is as far as my brain will take me right now. It is beautiful though.; 5 May 2009 at 02:35
Meghann said...: Woo, how about Baroque Rainfall?
Very pretty!; 5 May 2009 at 10:19
LPC said...: Your creations are always a bright spot in my day. I wanted to let you know that I gave you an award today on my blog. If you want to pass it on, wonderful. If not, just take it as a thank you for writing.; 5 May 2009 at 10:22
Sam said...: hi nice blog i like it good job we can all use some help i hope you follow my blog to.; 12 May 2009 at 08:28
turisuna said...: Wow it's beautiful, nice combination of pearl and crystal.; 15 May 2009 at 03:08