Category: Recovery From Breast Cancer

Grey, going

Frequenters of Bah! are well acquainted with my hair. How I had it cut short, and then shaved, and how it came out, bit by bit. How I held my breath as it came back, curiously coloured and wavy. How it thickened and I swore I’d grow it so long I could sit on it. [...]

The story of the educational stilettos

I’m often contacted by people who are dancing with/laughing at/fighting/feeling a bit overwhelmed by cancer. (We all choose our own language. I don’t fight, but if you do, I’m happy to hold your coat.) And one of the most common questions/concerns is: I’ve finished my treatment, but I still feel as though I’m lying on [...]

Words from the wise

There were such intelligent comments on yesterday’s post that I thought they deserved a post of their own.
I wrote about things I need to be doing to support my health and recovery, rather than just pretending I’m OK and then falling apart at the slightest whiff of ill health.
Caroline said:
Exercise! Get out for a walk [...]