Welcome To My World, Won't You Come On In....

I hope you find my blog interesting, helpful and comforting. Whether you are going through cancer treatment yourself, or know someone close to you who is fighting, I hope it provides a little insight into my journey that may help you along your way.

I have recently written a book about my experience of being diagnosed with cancer at just 16. Eleven years on, "Kiss From A Rose" reflects on the sadness, fear and frustration I felt after being diagnosed, and my fight throughout the subsequent treatment. Since that awful day in the summer of 2001 I have been diagnosed a further six times. The book describes four of these hurdles, but I began this blog as I faced my biggest battle yet having just been diagnosed for the sixth time.

Read how I overcame a death sentence, and after receiving a prognosis of just one year at the begining of 2011, am now looking foward to a long, happy and healthy(ish) life!

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Monday, 16 April 2012

If Tomorrow Never Comes

I just wanted to post a few words on here ahead of my operation on Wednesday, incase I don't have time to tomorrow. It's the big one, they will remove as much liver as medically possible in the hope it will regrow disease free. I'm very nervous about it, as you know, but also excited to have it done and out of the way. For the first time in so long I will be able to say, "I'm completely clear" - what an amazing prospect!

But I would like to take the time now to say thank you to everyone for their support and messages of prayer and good wishes. Even people I have never met before have been in touch via this blog and my website, to tell me they will be thinking of me.

People ask me how I stay so positive throughout all the set backs and hurdles I have faced, but let me tell you something, it is incredibly difficult to become depressed and lost in self pity when there are so many amazing and supportive people behind you. My family, my boyfriend, my friends and people who I have come across because of this journey have made sure I have been able to keep my head above water, and keep going.

I have been thinking lots recently about the chances of things going wrong while I'm under the anaesthetic, and the chance that I might not wake up. If that's the case, do the people I love know how much I really do love them? Do my friends know how much they truly mean to me, and how they have shaped who I have become today? I hope so. Does my mum know how long ago I would have given up had it not been for her strength and support? How do you put into words how grateful you are for such love?



It's a cliche, and may also at times feel impossible, but it is so important to make sure that when you go to sleep at night everyone you love knows just how much you love them, (even if you feel that you don't particularly like them at that particular time!).

So thank you to everyone who has been keeping up to date with my journey, and has sent messages of support and good luck. I will let you all know how things have gone as soon as I can.


In the mean time, give the people you love a call, and tell them just that xxx
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9 comments:

  1. Anonymous17 April 2012 at 10:38

    You are an inspiration my darling Tasha. You stay strong, we all need you so much in our lives. Love you more than you know. Celine x

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  2. Anonymous17 April 2012 at 10:57

    I met you once at your Auntie Celines and you are a true inspiration I will be sending you lots of luck and wishes tomorrow.. Take care Kelly xxx

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  3. Aubrey and Denise Brennan17 April 2012 at 11:11

    We pray everything will go well for you.God bless you and looking forward to your next blog. x

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  4. Anonymous17 April 2012 at 11:17

    praying for you tomorrow , sending u lots love n kisses . xxxxxxx kim n gary

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  5. Anonymous17 April 2012 at 14:02

    You are in our thoughts and in our prayers lots of love from Gary and Christine xx

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  6. Anonymous17 April 2012 at 15:44

    My little strawberry cupcake......Luv u zillions......Alway always always by your side......S xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  7. Anonymous3 August 2012 at 01:56

    Natasha am often thinking of you and checking your blog hope you are doing well. Sarah h

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  8. childofmine5 September 2012 at 11:08

    Please could somebody let us know how Natasha is doing. I've followed her story for a while now as my 16 year old daughter has the same illness. Natasha you are an amazing young woman. Please let us know how you are. I keep checking and can't find any updates from you. much love Debbie Binnerxxxx

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  9. Anonymous3 November 2012 at 05:20

    Unfortunately I've heard that Natasha sadly passed away a few weeks. Amazing and inspirational lady, I won't forget her story in my lifetime.

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