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Leonie's tips: preparing before surgery
July 2, 2025
Leonie is a member of our committee. Diagosed in 2019, Leonie writes of her own personal experiences, and of the tips and ideas that worked well for her. These are only suggestions, and we recommend always ask your medical team for advice on treatment and recovery.I was livi...
Someone to walk alongside
May 28, 2025
By Jane BissellSometimes it can really help to talk to someone other than family after a breast cancer diagnosis, someone who understands and isn't a close family member or friend. Being able to 'let it all hang out' without fear of upsetting anyone can be a relief. Knowing ...
A nice cup of tea ...
April 28, 2025
By Jane BissellThere's nothing quite like a nice cup of tea.Warm and soothing, perhaps with milk and sugar and in your favourite cup? Biscuits go well with tea, and conversation does too. Some of the best chats I've had have been over the tea or coffee cups, catching up...
Information is power ...
April 11, 2025
by Jane BissellInformation may be power, but it can also be overwhelming. We need it so that we can make well informed decisions about important matters, however in this access-all-hours-overload of information everywhere, it can be too much. Add in the stress of the situati...
Listen when we say,'something isn't right.'
March 14, 2025
By Jane BissellEvery now and then I hear breast cancer referred to as 'a good one to have', with the add-on of, '... and you can just cut it off, can't you?', usually said by someone who hasn't experienced a cancer of any kind. Okay, I suppose as cancers go, that ...
Cancer at Christmas
December 17, 2024
There's nothing Christmassy about cancer - and being diagnosed with it during the holiday season can be very difficult, physically and emotionally.The rigours of the days following a diagnosis can be exhausting: appointments, tests and scans, maybe travel (even short distanc...
Talking about it
November 20, 2024
From guest Blogger Jane BissellIn the previous post we spoke about writing, and how good it can be to get words on the page, noting down how we're feeling day to day. This type of writing can be done well in a daily journal, or in short one-off pieces that you create when yo...
Writing about it
November 5, 2024
It's a well known fact that writing can be a useful therapeutic tool, and the more you do it, the more benefit you can derive.Keeping a daily journal, whether it be to simply record what we do during the day, or to confide within its pages our joys, sorrows, challenges, and ...
A good golf swing
January 23, 2024
From guest Blogger Jane BissellIt's high season for golf during the summer. Needless to say they're not playing in the type of clothing you see in our picture, at least I don't think so! I had a friend visiting recently. She has experienced breast cancer and we were tal...
Plan for your rest and know what matters
December 13, 2023
From guest Blogger Liz PenningtonWe approach the end of another year, one that has brought with it significant demands on families and whānau, and seen communities continue to navigate notable uncertainty.As we head into December we are thoughtful about the year endin...
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