cancer

The 'C' Word

October 12, 2015 by TheBoyAndMe 40 Comments

Late last year I went to my GP and discussed with him how I could go about being screened for any possibilities of having cancer in the future. You've heard of the forms you can fill in which then get sent back to genetic research experts who calculate your chances? Well, it was one of those. The people in the correct department obviously felt that I could be a risk as they agreed and sent a form out for me to fill in and return within two-three months.

It's still sat in my kitchen, not filled in.

Why?

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Macmillan Coffee Morning

September 24, 2013 by TheBoyAndMe Leave a Comment

A little while ago I was invited to be a Tassimo Blogger which involves me being sent new flavours to try out most months. It's great fun to try out different coffee blends, but the latest surprise parcel really struck a chord with me. This month, Tassimo would like us to hold a coffee morning in order to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, and have therefore sent several packets of Kenco Coffee (who are sponsoring the event), along with a few other bits and bobs accordingly.

As someone who has lost three grandparents, a great aunt and a great uncle to cancer, in addition to my own father suffering twice within the last six years, I know only too well the impact of this horrendous disease on families. Luckily we have never needed Macmillan with my dad, but they were there for us when my nan was dying and the job that they did was essential to helping us process what was going on at one of the single most painful events to happen to our family.

Macmillan is asking people to hold a coffee morning on Friday 27th September 2013 to help raise vital funds for their wonderful nurses. I'm doing mine on Saturday morning as I'm working on Friday.

Support packs are available by registering, and it's not too late to request one. The pack contains invitations, a plastic tablecloth, balloons, a donation box, support material, recipe ideas, and a fabulous 'guess the coffee beans in the jar' poster game. However, there's no need to have a pack to hold a coffee session; bake some cakes, boil the kettle, invite your friends over and raise some money to help fund these amazing nurses.

MacMillan Coffee Morning

I was sent some Tasismo products in order to hold a coffee session, I registered for the pack and I'm knocking up a batch of espresso cupcakes on Friday evening!

The C Word

October 28, 2011 by TheBoyAndMe 3 Comments

Eight years ago, I found a lump in my breast.

About the size of a pea, the hard lump was about an inch below my nipple and scared the hell out of me. I buried my head in the sand for a day, then told Mr. TheBoyandMe and my boss (who at the time was like a surrogate mum for me when I was living away from home) and went to the doctor's straight away. They referred me into the hospital to have it checked out and I saw a consultant within a week. I had an examination, a needle inserted into my breast to try and take a sample (which I won't lie, was painful), and a scan. By the time I had the scan, it transspired that it had only been a cyst and the needle had dispersed it.

Thinking back now, it was one of the scariest moments. Not only because I knew there was a history of breast cancer in my family, but for a young woman who wanted to start a family, finding a lump in my breast felt immobilising.

Breast cancer, like any cancer, is real and affects people all around us. I know this only too well from personal experiences. It cannot, just like any other cancer, be ignored.

Today is 'Wear it Pink' day and various people and organisations, both big and small, have got behind it. Vanish, the stain removal brand, is supporting Breast Cancer Campaign for this special awareness day. Together they are hoping to raise much needed funds for research into prevention, diagnosis and treatment for an illness which touches the lives of so many women in the UK.

You can help in a number of ways:

Visit the Vanish Facebook page and click on the “Donate to Breast Cancer Campaign” tab.

Simply “like” the page then place your donation token into the pot of your choice between Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment.
For every new 1,000 supporters, £1,000 will be donated to research (up to £10,000).

You can also download the official Twibbon for your Facebook or Twitter profile and show the others your support.
You could also donate financially here.

Please share the pink love and become an online Supporter for Breast Cancer Campaign with Vanish!