It could grow over….

Did you know, that in 7% of cases, women who have had chemotherapy for breast cancer, have their private parts grow over?  No, I am not joking, I went to the young womens support group at my hospital this week and this is one of the wonderful gems they had to share. If you’re like … Continue reading →

Project fipples

Yes I know you are waiting for an update, I rashly posted on another topic yesterday (in an impulsive mood) with no mention of the fipples or foobs, terribly rude of me! Last Thursday, a week ago tomorrow I went into hospital to have my nipples reconstructed.  Also during the operation, the plastic surgeon offered … Continue reading →

More. Much more.

Last night I watched the movie Soul Surfer, inspired by the true story of Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and despite this returned to the pro surfing circuit soon after. Sad, uplifting and inspiring, it was well worth seeing and has turned out to have had a fairly profound impact on me. … Continue reading →

Science project update

I thought I’d write an update on my breast cancer related damage as it stands today.  Just the physical stuff, you hear about my emotions all the time 🙂 It’s now 14 months since I was diagnosed, 13 months since my double mastectomy and auxiliary node clearance, 12 months since I started chemo (4 x … Continue reading →

In defence of pink

Being quite an active girl in the breast cancer blogosphere, I can report that I have come across a number of posts ranting at the pink ribbon.  I get it, breast cancer is tough, there is nothing pink and ribbony about it. Now keep in mind I am in advertising, and that makes me kind … Continue reading →

Running for my fellow peeps

Whilst I was up in Noosa for the triathlon, I was lucky enough to also be there in time for a couple of other events.  I did an ocean swim (came 8th in my group – yay) and I did a 4km fun run.  As it turned out, the fun run takes place every year … Continue reading →

Boys and boobs

As the post triathlon race high subsides, it seems I am back to a more regular “life after breast cancer” place once more.  Although on the tri topic, I must say it was a good distraction being so caught up in something else, at times I just plain forgot about BC altogether.  Can you imagine?! … Continue reading →

Noosa Triathlon, action photos!

The photos are in, I’m rather unimpressed with my pec looking boobies but hey, at least I didn’t need a bra 😉 Coming out of the swim, heading to the bike transition! And on the bike…. With bike, heading in to run!   And finally, the finish line 🙂

1 x Olympic triathlon in the bag

Mission accomplished, all of it.  That is, I did the triathlon AND I enjoyed it.  Of particular note is my run time which was quite slow for me….because I realised it would hurt too much to run any faster….so I didn’t 🙂 Overall I must admit I still did a good time though.  I finished … Continue reading →