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23.01.2022 If you love supporting local SA designers @gatheredsa is for you! Grab your nearest and dearest and head down to Queens Theatre to experience a market like no other! See you there . Sara-Jayne
23.01.2022 So.....I wanted to be able to tell you all that I am Cancer Free....but unfortunately that's not the case yet! I now have to wait 2 months and then more scans as the spot on my lung has shrunk. Not good as that indicates the chemo may have caused it to shrink indicating.....it is cancer. So short story is wait for 2 months, have scan if spot has grown then have to have major lung surgery to remove it which means stage 4 and there is no more chemo treatment available as it's ...secondary cancer. However, If spot continues to shrink between now and my next scan, thats great!!! That means not cancer just inflammation which is healing on it's own. No cancer at this stage anywhere else.....just a nasty spot on my lung to concentrate on now. So the journey for me is not yet over! To be continued............heart broken at the moment.. ...but also feeling very proud of getting through this far....so this very special bottle is about to get popped!!!!!! See more
16.01.2022 Just had my FINAL CT Scan & Bloods done. Now.....to wait......this is what it's all been for.....results are Tuesday 22nd at 9.45am, so stay tuned family and friends....you will all know soon!!!! Until then.....keep your fingers crossed for good news!!! Either way....I've done absolutely everything asked of me. I've taken every single step possible to get Cancer out of my body. What a bloody intense 8 months it's been. Feeling very overwhelmed right now. Thank you EVERY...ONE!!!! Im so fortunate to have had such an amazing support crew. Seriously......I can't imagine having gone through this without you ALL!!! Special thanks to Ange Roberts for holding my hand today during the final steps. you are one phenomenal lady!!! On Tuesday morning I will walk into the Flinders Cancer Clinic holding nervously onto Sammi Colenso-Wallace hand hoping to hear the words "you are a survivor....you are cancer free" ........ if only I could call you now Charlie Edmunds Photo of my beautiful girlfriend Ange xo #almost #done #results #coming #soon #nervous #anxious #omg #cancer #ride
14.01.2022 Well what can I say @gatheredsa was just redic! As always you guys came out in force and I am extremely grateful Many of you making the effort just to see me and stock up on your fav goodies. It blows me away. Thank you to all my tribe for your part in my journey. For now though its feet up, wine in hand and thank you all your love!! Jenna......you have done it again girl! X
13.01.2022 Bit of an update sorry been a bit slack lately.....well to be honest there's been not much to report. Basically been a bit of a waiting game. This afternoon I start my bowel preparation for my colonoscopy tomorrow . Not expecting them to find anything unusual this time round as far as my bowel is concerned Then on Sunday 15th I have CT Scan for the spot on my lung, and Tuesday 17th is appointment with oncologist to get results re spot. So it's been such a tedious j...ourney. Waiting to see if this spot has grown since I have finished my Chemotherapy Treatment. Tuesday 17th will either be a great day of celebration or a day of tears. If the spot is cancer then its off for lung surgery we go!!! For now.....I have to somehow get this awful bowel prep down.....urgh......disgusting!!!! Seriously!!!! #bowel #cancer #awareness #life #live #adelaide #journey
13.01.2022 CYCLE #3 COMPLETE! I just swallowed the last of my chemo pills for this cycle & I'm feeling excited and relieved. For the last 2 weeks I've been pumping 3800mg of Chemicals into my body DAILY! A few quiet deep breaths this morning as I think of my journey up to this point. Finding the courage to LET GO of what I cannot change. Trying to embrace this storm, as it's teaching me who I really am!... Once cancer happens it really changes the way you live for the rest of your life. I know that my present situation is not my final destination. The best is yet to come. I have given myself permission to just disconnect on the days that seem dark.....and that's ok. And not to bring the broken pieces of yesterday into today. Each day is a new beginning. Each day is a blessing. Today, take a few minutes to sit quietly and just be thankful....I know I am!
13.01.2022 So these delicious treats are the last ones for Cycle #4 out of 8!! I am now officially HALF WAY through my Chemo Treatment. When I started I remember thinking half way seemed forever away. The days and nights have sometimes been so long. Treatment has been nothing short of SHIT!! This morning when I woke up the balls and heels of my feet are super sore, and my gums swollen and sensitive.....wahooooo new side effects just keep coming!! Last week I went back to work just ...for a few days a week and whilst it absolutely drains me, it's fantastic to have some kind of "normality" back in my life. If you allow it, Chemo can strip you of all you are. For me, whilst it continues to challenge me, I will not allow this to happen. I will continue to smile and laugh through the pain because I won't let it define who I am. I struggle to get out of bed each morning, it's a real push just to get showered and get going for the day. Such a mental fight. Last night I was looking back at some photos and it made me aware of just how far I have come. I am so lucky on so many different levels. To my wonderful family and friends, thank you for your continued support.....it can be a lonely journey for some....but I have never felt alone. So the next 6 days are chemo free, I will be trying my hardest to eat and replenish this body for Cycle #5!!! Let the descent of this mountain begin. See more
13.01.2022 Trying to smile through the tears! Day 7 of Cycle number 2! (Still another 7 days of delicious Chemo before I get a break) ... This cycle has been a b#*^h! I thought I'd have been a little more prepared for what was ahead.....ummmmm...nope! It seems Chemo reared it's ugly head with more side effects as it releases it's toxicity into my poor body. Much more fatigued, nauseous, and pretty much bed ridden. This week I was also lucky enough to be introduced to the Neurological side effects. Those that affect the brain and nervous system and called Peripheral Neuropathy and Chemo Brain. (Who knew) Peripheral Neuropathy can occur acutely or it can also be chronic, that is, long-lasting and persisting between treatments. I have tingling, a feeling of sharp pins and needles, numbness in your fingers or toes, especially in response to cold. The feeling of tingling can be triggered by eating, drinking, or touching something cold or even breathing in cold air. For some, the peripheral neuropathy can become severe. It has made it hard to carry out fine motor tasks with my hands, like, picking up small objects, texting (this has taken A LONG time to write) writing, and can cause problems with balance or walking. Sound fun? Yesterday also threw a migraine into the mix.....just to keep the storm brewing. I am hoping to turn a corner soon. Thank you to all who have sent their love!! Some I have not been able to respond to text messages or calls, as my hands and brain simply won't allow. Thank you to Janet my dear friend from @forgetitnotdesigns for my beanie! Handmade with Bamboo so its super soft and warm, it's come so welcomed as my sensitivity to cold has also heightened! Thanks for continuing to follow my journey. It's nice to have a place to chat.
10.01.2022 Update from todays appointment!!!! Once my Oncologist heard how great I had been on the Oral Chemo he said all the awful side effects I had previously been experiencing were def from the IV. He said the Neurological side effects were far too severe and that if I had the IV again, even at a lower dosage, the risk of the Neurological side effects coming back were too high and could stick with me for life!!!! He said he wasn't happy to go ahead with IV anymore as that part of ...the treatment only contributes to 1-2% of the outcome. SO NO MORE IV FOR ME It's the Oral Chemo that does all the hard work! So....the next 4 months will be Oral Chemo twice daily for 2 weeks, then a week off, then again pills twice daily for 2 weeks, then a week off and so on...... 5 more cycles to go. With blood tests and Oncology at the beginning of each cycle, just like today. Whilst I still have headaches, nausea and extreme fatigue from the Oral Chemo.....they are do-able!!! Thrilled that I didn't have to make the decision, it was made for me!!!! So tonight I start Cycle #4!!!! FULL STEAM AHEAD GUYS!!! SJ XOXOXO
10.01.2022 I AM PUMPED NOW!!! JUST 2 DAYS TO GO! What a ride it has been!!! The toughest thing I have had to endure in my life. I know my life will now be forever changed, but shit I feel so grateful to be here!!!... I have been through the ringer......what amazes me is the inner strength that we humans can draw from deep within our souls. Our bodies are truely remarkable. To be put through such massive surgeries, to load them up with toxic chemicals and to come out on the other side...... The whole team at Flinders, both in the hospital and cancer clinic have been amazing!!! Seriously....these staff members are so under rated!! They literally saved my life. To grow old is an absolute privilege, and I hope I get to do exactly that. Fingers crossed for good news on the 22nd.....but for now, regardless of the outcome....I'm feeling pretty damn proud of myself. Besides the birth of my beautiful son, this is by far the greatest thing I have ever achieved. LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!!! #notlongnow #two #days #chemo #chemotherapy #bowelcancer #cancer #awareness #liveyourbestlife
10.01.2022 *UPDATE* CHEMO CYCLE #5! So I am at day 4 of round 5. Another 10 days before I complete this cycle. My infection has gone and antibiotics course completed. Had Oncology appointment on Tuesday, where I was told I could stop my treatment at Cycle #6 if I wanted to!!! I was shocked, excited and confused because I was told from the beginning I would need 8 cycles of Chemotherapy. My Oncologist said that by doing round 7 + 8 would have very little impact on the overall outco...me. (Studies done, on tumors smaller than mine, show that it only has an effect on 1 out of 100). I sat and whilst super excited that I may only need 1 more cycle, I decided that I want to be that 1 out of 100!! So I am continuing to do the 8 cycles. Given that my tumor was quite large and Stage 4, I want to know that if this Cancer comes back.....I did everything I could possibly do. If I'm honest.....when I got home I did flip a coin to see if I had made the right choice lol. Heads was just do 6 cycles, tails do 8! It said heads . Have since put the coin away and kept my final decision at doing 8!! So, went back to work yesterday. Did 5 1/2 hours. A little too many, woke with migraine this morning. it's amazing how much work tires me out. The fatigue is certainly taking hold of this body. I feel tired, weak, cold and nauseous today. So I'm spending it under this amazing electric blanket that my beautiful girlfriend gifted me. I have 2 1/2 more months to go. Just stepped over the halfway mark. It still seems like forever away, but I know in time I will get there. Thank you all again for joining me in this crazy journey. Im now going to get back to Netflix.....Schitt's Creek totally makes me laugh out loud! #chemotherapy #stage4cancer #lifeofadventure #staysafe #staystrong #keepgoing #keepwarm
09.01.2022 Day 3 of NO CHEMO ...... and the sun is out! Feeling the most like "me" today I've felt in what seems like forever. So I rugged up and did my 3km walk along the beach. Gently moving this very tired body. Despite the extreme fatigue, it's vital to get a little movement. I strongly believe it helps to heal both mind and body. The fresh air and the sound of the waves was my idea of perfection today. So many emotions, but the best one is gratitude. When something like t...his comes and rocks your world......and you have such tremendously awful days.....the good ones make you feel so blessed!! Trying to stay positive, because if life throws you a cactus, it doesn't mean you have to sit on it! See more
07.01.2022 Guys......you will want to get to this event....this will be our LAST event until December!!!! Yep you heard right!!! I am back working full time now and don't have the time to do the number of events that we were doing. So.......come on down.....we will have some awesome things on SALE!!!
06.01.2022 Hey all!! This post is long overdue!! As some of you are aware Abode Wares has been put to rest.....who knows what the future holds but for now, this account is all about ME! It took me a while to come to this decision, but I have decided to share what's been going on, in the hope it may help educate others in some way, who are on the same journey. At the end of 2019 I decided to walk away from my marriage, by no means an easy task, but it was the right decision for my s...on and myself. We now reside right near the lovely Christie's Beach. Then....shortly after getting settled I was diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer Stage 3. On the 27th February I had major surgery to remove "Brian" (I named my tumor and evicted him). Recovery was intense. Every day setting myself a new challenge (as small as having a shower) so I could stay focus on the task ahead.....getting my body strong enough to handle Chemotherapy. Whilst I was in hospital my veins collapsed so I decided to have a Chemo Port....that surgery was done on Friday 3rd April. Tuesday 7th April back to hospital to start my Chemotherapy treatment. My Chemo is in 3 week cycles and I need to do this for 6 months. It consists of IV Chemo on the 1st day of each cycle followed by Oral Chemo twice daily for 2 weeks, then one week off to get my body ready to start again. Today is my 12th day of Chemo, so in 2 days I will have finished my first cycle and get a week off!!!! I'm very much looking forward to that!!! The chemo has been a really difficult struggle for me for the most part, but I've kept my head above the water, and I have an amazing support crew behind my every step of the way!! So....this photo is my sister wheeling me out of hospital after Brian was evicted. 5 days of being in hospital poked and pricked all day long. Getting out of the hospital doors was very emotional. I will share my journey with you all and hopefully see the rainbow behind the clouds in 6 months time. Stay home. Stay safe. Save lives. Simples. See more
03.01.2022 Happy Friday!!!!!!
03.01.2022 Bit of an update for you all. So I am halfway through round 7 of my Chemotherapy Treatment. Kind of surreal to look back and see how far I have come. On February 4th 2020 I was diagnosed with Stage IV Bowel Cancer. Never in a million years did I think I would have to endure what I have. The journey from then to now has certainly been a challenging one. My surgery that followed was huge, and took me a while to recover. ... But the scariest part for me has been the Chemo. So many side effects and so many times I thought how the hell am I going to be able to do this for 6 months. Well......I'll tell you how.......very small steps. Day by day....trying super hard not to look too far ahead as it was just too overwhelming. I have had the most incredible support all along the way. I'm so very fortunate to have had a sister, a bunch of gf's and family constantly in my corner. What a beautiful tribe. This hasn't been just me fighting. Cancer rips through your whole core and affects all those around you. If I could wish for one thing right now it would be to hope that my story will somehow help someone else that is about to embark on a similar journey. Never be afraid to lean on those who want to help. Never be too proud. Be strong and positive, but please know its ok to lose your shit once in a while.....get those emotions out, but then pick yourself up and march on!! My little quote that I live by (and also have framed on my wall in lounge room to remind me every day) is: "Fight through the challenges of life. Emerge victorious on the other side!" that is what I plan on doing. I still have one and a half cycles to go, but one things for sure.....after the completion of round 8 there will be several glasses of champagne going around, many tears of joy, and a bloody big sigh of relief!!!!! Thank you for following my story.....for allowing me a safe place to vent, and for hopefully creating some awareness as to how real and relevant Bowel Cancer is. Please go and get your bowel screening test.....DO IT NOW. *picture of me and my beautiful shadow taken on Sunday*
03.01.2022 THIS! The 2nd round of Chemo is almost done! 3 days to go and I am certainly grateful for each new day. After experiencing the hardest days/nights of my life last week and this week, I am constantly trying to look at each day as one day closer to the rainbow. This is such a mental fight, aswell as physical. "Stay strong", "you've got this", "you will beat this" all positive reinforcements I hear every single day ........ whilst I am trying my absolute best to remain upbeat, it's mentally exhausting! But every morning brings a new day, I have been fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to fight........and I won't give up.....sometimes it's just a little difficult to see the sun through the clouds.
01.01.2022 Sorry forgot to share here last night..... Turns out I'm pretty good at bowel preparation!! Scoring a 9 out of 10......better than any results I ever got at school!!!! So I am thrilled to let you all know that my bowel is NORMAL!!!!! 8 months post surgery and Chemotherapy my bowel has healed and there are no signs of Cancer!!!!! I can officially say that I am a stage 3 bowel cancer survivor!!!! Obviously there is lots of monitoring and tests etc over the next years, but f...or now I couldn't feel more elated. Amazing what the surgical team was able to do!!! Even my surgeon yesterday said he couldn't believe how well I had healed. Fingers crossed for more good results in a weeks time!!!!! BRIAN HAS OFFICIALLY LEFT MY BOWEL!!!! #officially #cancer #survivor #survival #my #bowelcancerawareness #bowelmovement #bowelcancer #ididit #breathe
