15/10/2026
LIFE LATELY…
It’s been a gentle few months, mainly due to fatigue & pain but also rest! Giving my body a chance to tolerate the chemo which I continued to have to prevent recurrence, after what I called the ‘main’ chemo didn’t quite do enough, followed by two surgeries and radiotherapy.
I went into this treatment for Breast cancer, HER2 positive with a level of naivety, fight with a positive attitude, trusting the process, unprepared for the complexity of emotional, physical and the down right madness of it all!
But here I am after having my last Kadcyla of which there was 14 cycles every 3 weeks, a clear mammogram and unsure of what lies ahead with the side affects left behind by the very drugs that are given to save my life…
Time will tell, with rest and recuperation I hope some of these will improve and my energy will return. I will continue with drugs for some years yet as many going through this well know it doesn’t stop just like that.
The things that bring me the most joy are the people who have held me up with their incredible kindness and support. My love of nature, rediscovering doodling and of course my baking which has kept me sane!
Life will never be the same but hey there is so much more to discover, explore and adventures to be had!
What you see doesn’t always show the true picture so when you meet someone going through a rough time… simply ask ‘how are you really doing?’
Lots of LOVE
From me to you Kx 🧡
Catching sight of the Dolphin in Strangford 🧡
Camping bakes, pecan & pear tartin!
After the rain!
A year ago heading in for my second surgery to remove all my lymph nodes! It’s hard to look back at some photos but the reality is I’ve come so far…
Apple pie season!
Life & cake, a wee celebration! 🥳
Food styling photography!
Just playing…
Recipe creation for Bloom Magazine
Reality check… breast lymphoedema compression bra! 😬
Macmillan unit at the Ulster hospital, amazing staff & space!
Iced latte (better for my tastebuds) & cake!
The Last one! Chalked up
Cookies for the nurses.
My hubby, the best! 🧡
Homemade jam on soda
Camping VW style at Castleward!
Back making jam!
The last cannula for my last Kadcy
