Weekly Round-Up
Welcome to this week’s blog round-up.
This week, Nancy revisits the anniversary of her bilateral mastectomy, reminding us that how we mark life’s hardest milestones—whether loudly, quietly, or not at all—is a deeply personal choice.
Carolyn writes about the jarring experience of becoming a cancer patient after 17 years of living with heart disease.
In “Bad Taste,” Beth shares how chemotherapy distorted her sense of taste, turning meals into metallic misery—and how the return of flavour became an unexpected source of joy and gratitude.
Barbara explores the emotional aftermath of breast cancer survivorship, focusing on the unexpected sadness that often shadows the end of treatment.
Martha reflects on how a compassionate, skilled nurse can profoundly shape a patient’s experience.
Suzanne shares behind-the-scenes moments from her latest photo shoot as a volunteer model for Breast Cancer Now’s #WearItPink campaign.
Connie takes us on an Amtrak journey through New England, reflecting the intimacy of solo travel and rediscovering simple kindnesses and new perspectives along the way.
And finally, a Father’s Day wish…
Before we close, I want to take a moment to honour the dads, father figures, who’ve shaped our lives—those still with us, and those we carry in memory.
My own dad is no longer here, but his love, humour, and steady presence are with me always. I’m sharing one of my favourite photos of us today, because remembering is also a form of celebration
Happy Father’s Day to all who are celebrating, remembering, or missing someone special today.
Until next week
Much love always
Marie xxx
Thank you dear Marie for including my “75 days” post about my newish breast cancer diagnosis, and especially for sharing this wonderful photo of you and your Dad on such a joyous occasion.
I must also add my appreciation of Martha’s important words about cancer nurses. I’m very new to the Chemo Room, but I learned pretty darned quickly how the nurses there can indeed be the “good shepherds to get us through” that Martha describes. xoxo
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I agree Carolyn with you both and Martha – the nurses are the unsung heroines of the cancer ward
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Hi Marie,
Thank you for including me in this week’s roundup. And I have to say, I LOVE that photo of you and your dad. I can see why it’s one of your favorites. xx
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Thank you so much Nancy – it was a proud Dad moment for sure x
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Hi Marie,
Thank you so much for including my essay in this week’s roundup. And I have to say, I LOVE that photo of you and your dad. It’s precious. I can see why it’s one of your favorites. xx
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Hi Marie,
Thank you so much for including me in this week’s roundup. And I have to say, I LOVE that photo of you and your dad. It’s precious. I can see why it’s one of your favorites. x
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Hi Marie,
Thank you so much for including me in this week’s roundup. And I have to say, I LOVE that photo of you and your dad. I can see why it’s one of your favorites. x
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Sorry about all the repeats. I was having trouble getting comments to work. Keep one of them. 🙂
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