Hi Brett,

I never heard about a study of cancer survivability down here in Oz. Do you remember where it came from?

I'm not sure if I have a positive attitude myself, but others think I do. I just say I haven't time to have cancer, "too busy", (been working all through as I'm self employed).

This site has been a godsend, whatwith all the wonderful people and advice, and I don't feel so alone. That's the hard part. I found writing to be helpful, and I have been informing as many as possible about this monster. Some of my writings are to be broadcast on national radio soon.

I hope I make it to my 50th, and I'm sure I will - gotta have another big milestone party

Talking of losing hair, my aunt who has lymphoma, lost all of her blonde hair, but now it is growing back, and dark! She is 80-ish!

As regards support from family members around diagnosis, surgery, radio, etc, for me it was one of the most horrible times of my life. Fights, trying to break up my marriage, supporting a sick alcoholic husband, running a business, moving house, having my first operation, besides trying to deal with this "thing". Now things are better with my family, and my uncle is amazed that I survived! So am I!

I'm not religious, but the same sentiments and good wishes apply from me to everyone on this site. Nuff said.

Cheers!

Tizz (having a little rave - sorry!)