Raise a glass! Congratulations on finishing Chemo - I hope you celebrate it with more than a can of juice and a chocolate. I love that you write about the lashes, brows, nail issues, these things are important as part of our identity and when you are so ill with such aggressive treatment it can be far too easy to lose that. I won’t lie every post you have written has reduced me to tears, but there’s so much to be positive about here. Congratulations again, this is a big milestone in your recovery. Sending love xx
I think you writing your story has helped so many of us in the same position to know we are not alone. Like Sara, I have cried reading your posts, but in a compassionate way. Thank you and they are not too long at all!
Wishing you an excellent recovery before the next stage. Here’s to your future (sipping my Kylie non alcoholic rosé to toast you). Love and hugs x
Everyone’s experience of cancer is entirely unique but by sharing your individual story with such relatable, honest, funny and moving insights, you’ve brought comfort and inspiration to others. Good luck for the next part, Kate x
Bloody well done Kate. You are a superwoman! Congratulations on ending the chemo cycle, now to relax, recuperate and regenerate, ready for your next step. Muxh love. X
Congratulations on coming through all that and a huge thanks as my dear Mr.M goes in for surgery soon in his first step in this cancer journey with chemo to follow. Your words have helped prepare me to support as well as I can - knowing about these small things like your lovely lashes returning gives me such hope about the body’s response to recover. Sending you all the best x
Always so brutally honest 👌 totally admire how you have managed this challenging time and i think your writing has actually improved during this period, perhaps because it was so utterly important 😉 kudos Kate you are an absolute star ⭐️
The end of the beginning is a good place to be. And finishing chemo certainly demands a celebration! On the hair issue, mine grew back pretty quickly and ended up not looking or feeling much different. But I know experiences vary, and it can depend on the drugs etc. So, onwards and upwards! An odd expression, but you know what I mean. xx
Amazing Kate! You've made and survived that hideous journey, and maybe I say, with incredible optimism. Congratulations to making it so far, and fingers crossed it's the end of chemo for you. Sending love, hugs and positive thoughts as always xxx
Your knowledge and honesty will help so many people, Kate. Congratulations on finishing the chemo! Xx
Thanks so much, Jill. It feels awesome.
Raise a glass! Congratulations on finishing Chemo - I hope you celebrate it with more than a can of juice and a chocolate. I love that you write about the lashes, brows, nail issues, these things are important as part of our identity and when you are so ill with such aggressive treatment it can be far too easy to lose that. I won’t lie every post you have written has reduced me to tears, but there’s so much to be positive about here. Congratulations again, this is a big milestone in your recovery. Sending love xx
Thanks Sara - not my intention to make you cry, ever, but I am very happy to be here now.
I think you writing your story has helped so many of us in the same position to know we are not alone. Like Sara, I have cried reading your posts, but in a compassionate way. Thank you and they are not too long at all!
Wishing you an excellent recovery before the next stage. Here’s to your future (sipping my Kylie non alcoholic rosé to toast you). Love and hugs x
Hi Jean, isolation is so damaging . Let's toast to each other thriving as far as we possibly can. xxx
Everyone’s experience of cancer is entirely unique but by sharing your individual story with such relatable, honest, funny and moving insights, you’ve brought comfort and inspiration to others. Good luck for the next part, Kate x
It really is, isn't it? Lovely to see your name. Take care and thanks, Lucy xx
Your writing has most certainly helped me in so many ways. Validating the miriad of emotions when we look in the mirror.
The changes, the set backs, the highs and finding small joys. We are not alone .
Plus a tiny super tip you gave. I didn't know eyelid primer was a thing ,pleased you shared that . Saved my liner melting away 😊.
Blue skies and summer is here.
Hi Janet, I am so thrilled to hear this - on the big stuff but also the primer, it will change our summers for years to come. xxx
Bloody well done Kate. You are a superwoman! Congratulations on ending the chemo cycle, now to relax, recuperate and regenerate, ready for your next step. Muxh love. X
Thank you, Tracey - not sure about superwoman at all but feeling pretty super-powered by my brows right now! Thank you xx
Chemo completed. Hooray Kate! I'm so glad for you.
And you write:
'I’ve reconnected with words and myself as a storyteller.'
You are a brilliant storyteller and your posts here have been compelling.
Brighter days ahead dear friend. XXX
Thank you, darling Jane. xxx
Hooray for the end of chemo! Hope you have a lovely, restful summer and can take your incredible positivity forwards to the next stage. xx
Thanks so much, Peta - sunny days ahead for sure. xxx
So pleased it's over and so in awe of how amazingly you've handled everything, including the set backs. You are so strong! Much love xx
Thank you, darling. Stubborn rather than strong. And definitely relieved to be here now xxx
You look fabulous
" You crash hard but you bounce back" Clearly
It's my new motto. Thank you xxx
Congratulations on coming through all that and a huge thanks as my dear Mr.M goes in for surgery soon in his first step in this cancer journey with chemo to follow. Your words have helped prepare me to support as well as I can - knowing about these small things like your lovely lashes returning gives me such hope about the body’s response to recover. Sending you all the best x
I sincerely hope you both have the most successful and hitch free treatment. I'm so happy this has helped a little. Xx
Congratulations on getting through the worst of it. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. ❤️❤️
It's been a lifeline for me, thanks for being there, Linda. xx
Thanks so much, Kate. Your honesty means so much. Sending you lots of hugs and love. X
Thank you, Dorothy. Looking forward to some great Brighton nights to celebrate xx
Always so brutally honest 👌 totally admire how you have managed this challenging time and i think your writing has actually improved during this period, perhaps because it was so utterly important 😉 kudos Kate you are an absolute star ⭐️
Thank you, Amanda - so interesting (and nice) about the writing - it is something that felt vital personally too. xxx
The end of the beginning is a good place to be. And finishing chemo certainly demands a celebration! On the hair issue, mine grew back pretty quickly and ended up not looking or feeling much different. But I know experiences vary, and it can depend on the drugs etc. So, onwards and upwards! An odd expression, but you know what I mean. xx
Mine is already sprouting like a salt and pepper weed. And yes, onwards and upwards is exactly it. Hope to catch up soon and that you're doing ok xxx
Amazing Kate! You've made and survived that hideous journey, and maybe I say, with incredible optimism. Congratulations to making it so far, and fingers crossed it's the end of chemo for you. Sending love, hugs and positive thoughts as always xxx
Thanks so much, Stephanie - I have had my glass half empty moments too but ultimately it's great to be here xx