Comments on: Latest Video http://kerrianne.com.au Wed, 04 Jul 2012 05:42:16 +0000 hourly 1 By: June Axisa http://kerrianne.com.au/#comment-674 June Axisa Wed, 04 Jul 2012 05:42:16 +0000 http://kerrianne.com.au/?page_id=2#comment-674 Hi Kerri-anne I read in this week's New Idea that you had your Breast cancer surgery on June 20th. Sounds like you just had a Lumpectomy like I did. I took all the precautions of having annual Mammograms as my younger sister had Breast cancer in mid 1977, she was only 27 years of age. Back then she had a Mastectomy, they did not have the Medical Technology they have available today. I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in October 2008 in Adelaide. I was 61 years old..I had a Mammogram in the September at Port Lincoln Hospital where a lump was detected in my (L) breast. The Radiologist advised me to go back to Ceduna where we were then residing & see my own G.P. & get a referral to go to Adelaide to have a Biopsy....Which I did, & was diagnosed on October 23rd. As you know, it came as one huge shock, I was so thankful my partner was there with me for support... My Surgery was scheduled for December 10th at R.A.H.( Royal Adelaide Hospital) As the Tumor was very small, I had a Lumpectomy & 3 Lymph Nodes removed from under my left armpit.... I was in the Hospital overnite & four days later we flew back to Ceduna. We decided to relocate closer to Adelaide for my 6 weeks of Radiation treatments in March / April 2009... We made the moved & settled into a nice house in Clare in the Clare Valley Wine Region just before Christmas 2008.....We went down to Adelaide at the end of February in readiness for my Radiation treatments. We stayed at one of the Cancer Motels owned & operated by the Cancer Council of S.A. The 6 weeks of treatments really knocked my body around, & my Immune system. I cannot fault the Staff at the Radiation / Oncology Unit at R.A.H. nor my Breast Surgeon or my Breast Care Nurse. Everyone was so supportive. I attended one of the Look Good Feel Good sessions at the Cancer Motel. It was a fun morning trying out all the make-up & learning how to wear a Wig or a head scarf, for the Ladies having Chemo. I was one of the fortunate ladies not needing to have Chemo. I will be taking Medication to assist preventing a return of my Breast Cancer for 5 years... I had a follow up mammogram & Scans in late 2009 & I can happily say I am Breast cancer free.... But, last year in May 2011, I had a Biopsy at R.A.H. on 2 suspect Lymph nodes in the (R) side of my neck. The Pathology results showed Thyroid Cancer.... Once again, a huge shock. I had major Thyroid Cancer surgery a few weeks later, on May 30th. I was terrified, but, very secure in that the Surgeon was very familiar, she is Breast / Thyroid Endocrine/ Oncology.... It was a huge Operation,well over 3 hrs in Theatre & that again in Recovery. I spent 4 days in R.A.H. then back to the Cancer Motel. I had the District Nurse visit me each day to check my Wound & my Drain etc.....Back over to the Hospital the following week to see the Surgeon for the Surgery Pathology results. All up, they removed 7 Cancer Tumors....That came as a huge shock.... We went back down to Adelaide in the July for me to have 4 days in R.A.H. to have radio active Iodine treatments..... Even now, it is over 12 months since the Surgery & I am still slowly recovering. Being diagnosed with Cancer several times has made me re evaluate my life in many ways. Material things are not important anymore, family & close friends are precious. I take life one day at a time & I thank God every day for my partner, he has been my "rock" through it all. It is not the quantity of time you have, it is the quality of the time.. there is a big difference between the two..... So, Kerri-Anne, I wish you well for now & for the future & you are one of the lucky ones, like me, who were diagnosed in the early stages of Breast Cancer.....At least with your Charity, Look Good Feel Good, you can actually tell all the Ladies that you know exactly the roller coaster of emotions associated with being diagnosed with Breast Cancer & the subsequent Surgery & Treatments etc.... Breast cancer does not differentiate whether you are rich or poor or what Nationality you may be. When it all boils down to it, every woman reacts differently to the news of a Breast Cancer diagnosis. Not all of us are lucky enough to have a close network of support from a partner or husband or close family & friends. As I said, best of luck for whatever the future may hold.... June Hi Kerri-anne I read in this week’s New Idea that you had your Breast cancer surgery on June 20th. Sounds like you just had a Lumpectomy like I did. I took all the precautions of having annual Mammograms as my younger sister had Breast cancer in mid 1977, she was only 27 years of age. Back then she had a Mastectomy, they did not have the Medical Technology they have available today.
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in October 2008 in Adelaide. I was 61 years old..I had a Mammogram in the September at Port Lincoln Hospital where a lump was detected in my (L) breast. The Radiologist advised me to go back to Ceduna where we were then residing & see my own G.P. & get a referral to go to Adelaide to have a Biopsy….Which I did, & was diagnosed on October 23rd. As you know, it came as one huge shock, I was so thankful my partner was there with me for support…
My Surgery was scheduled for December 10th at R.A.H.( Royal Adelaide Hospital) As the Tumor was very small, I had a Lumpectomy & 3 Lymph Nodes removed from under my left armpit…. I was in the Hospital overnite & four days later we flew back to Ceduna. We decided to relocate closer to Adelaide for my 6 weeks of Radiation treatments in March / April 2009…
We made the moved & settled into a nice house in Clare in the Clare Valley Wine Region just before Christmas 2008…..We went down to Adelaide at the end of February in readiness for my Radiation treatments. We stayed at one of the Cancer Motels owned & operated by the Cancer Council of S.A. The 6 weeks of treatments really knocked my body around, & my Immune system. I cannot fault the Staff at the Radiation / Oncology Unit at R.A.H. nor my Breast Surgeon or my Breast Care Nurse. Everyone was so supportive.
I attended one of the Look Good Feel Good sessions at the Cancer Motel. It was a fun morning trying out all the make-up & learning how to wear a Wig or a head scarf, for the Ladies having Chemo. I was one of the fortunate ladies not needing to have Chemo. I will be taking Medication to assist preventing a return of my Breast Cancer for 5 years… I had a follow up mammogram & Scans in late 2009 & I can happily say I am Breast cancer free….
But, last year in May 2011, I had a Biopsy at R.A.H. on 2 suspect Lymph nodes in the (R) side of my neck. The Pathology results showed Thyroid Cancer…. Once again, a huge shock. I had major Thyroid Cancer surgery a few weeks later, on May 30th. I was terrified, but, very secure in that the Surgeon was very familiar, she is Breast / Thyroid Endocrine/
Oncology…. It was a huge Operation,well over 3 hrs in Theatre & that again in Recovery. I spent 4 days in R.A.H. then back to the Cancer Motel. I had the District Nurse visit me each day to check my Wound & my Drain etc…..Back over to the Hospital the following week to see the Surgeon for the Surgery Pathology results. All up, they removed 7 Cancer Tumors….That came as a huge shock….
We went back down to Adelaide in the July for me to have 4 days in R.A.H. to have radio active Iodine treatments….. Even now, it is over 12 months since the Surgery & I am still slowly recovering.
Being diagnosed with Cancer several times has made me re evaluate my life in many ways. Material things are not important anymore, family & close friends are precious. I take life one day at a time & I thank God every day for my partner, he has been my “rock” through it all. It is not the quantity of time you have, it is the quality of the time.. there is a big difference between the two…..
So, Kerri-Anne, I wish you well for now & for the future & you are one of the lucky ones, like me, who were diagnosed in the early stages of Breast Cancer…..At least with your Charity, Look Good Feel Good, you can actually tell all the Ladies that you know exactly the roller coaster of emotions associated with being diagnosed with Breast Cancer & the subsequent Surgery & Treatments etc….
Breast cancer does not differentiate whether you are rich or poor or what Nationality you may be. When it all boils down to it, every woman reacts differently to the news of a Breast Cancer diagnosis. Not all of us are lucky enough to have a close network of support from a partner or husband or close family & friends.
As I said, best of luck for whatever the future may hold….
June

]]> By: brittany http://kerrianne.com.au/#comment-672 brittany Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:39:15 +0000 http://kerrianne.com.au/?page_id=2#comment-672 Kerri-Anne my name is brittany and im 15 when i was a baby i was also told that i had cancer i was 6mths when they told my family and they i relapsed at 18mths old, id like to wish you all the best with everything that going on stay strong and positive your a beautiful lady,<3 Kerri-Anne my name is brittany and im 15 when i was a baby i was also told that i had cancer i was 6mths when they told my family and they i relapsed at 18mths old, id like to wish you all the best with everything that going on stay strong and positive your a beautiful lady,<3

]]> By: M http://kerrianne.com.au/#comment-664 M Mon, 02 Jul 2012 03:05:47 +0000 http://kerrianne.com.au/?page_id=2#comment-664 Hi Kerri-anne I am very sorry to hear about your breast cancer but am as always impressed by your positive and can-do attitude. I just wanted to share some information with you that my naturopath told me about radiation and antioxidants (he is an incredible man and has helped thousands of people to get well and stay that way). It has been shown that when the 'right mix' of these vitamins is used, that it can have a positive impact on the procedure. Radiation not only knocks off the diseased cells but also plays havoc with the good cells. Apparently, antioxidants can prevent the radiation from damaging the good cells and helps the body to repair itself. This research has been scientifically tested and proven to work by the medicos but for some reason, it is often not used. If you would like some more information, you are very welcome to contact me. All the very best and thank you for all that you have given Australian audiences for so long. I wish you a speedy recovery and a fantastic life. Best wishes M Hi Kerri-anne

I am very sorry to hear about your breast cancer but am as always impressed by your positive and can-do attitude.

I just wanted to share some information with you that my naturopath told me about radiation and antioxidants (he is an incredible man and has helped thousands of people to get well and stay that way).

It has been shown that when the ‘right mix’ of these vitamins is used, that it can have a positive impact on the procedure. Radiation not only knocks off the diseased cells but also plays havoc with the good cells. Apparently, antioxidants can prevent the radiation from damaging the good cells and helps the body to repair itself.

This research has been scientifically tested and proven to work by the medicos but for some reason, it is often not used.

If you would like some more information, you are very welcome to contact me.

All the very best and thank you for all that you have given Australian audiences for so long.

I wish you a speedy recovery and a fantastic life.

Best wishes
M

]]> By: Janelle Ball http://kerrianne.com.au/#comment-658 Janelle Ball Sun, 01 Jul 2012 11:44:57 +0000 http://kerrianne.com.au/?page_id=2#comment-658 I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 2 days before you. It was such a shock, especially as I had been to Breast Screen only 2 months ago, and received the all clear. My tumor measured 65mm. Unfortunately I have had my left breast removed. I now face Chemo and Radiation. Will be thinking of you and hope all goes well. I have wonderful family and friends supporting me and helping me through this time. Janelle I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 2 days before you. It was such a shock, especially as I had been to Breast Screen only 2 months ago, and received the all clear. My tumor measured 65mm. Unfortunately I have had my left breast removed. I now face Chemo and Radiation. Will be thinking of you and hope all goes well. I have wonderful family and friends supporting me and helping me through this time.
Janelle

]]> By: Phillip Tran http://kerrianne.com.au/#comment-633 Phillip Tran Sun, 24 Jun 2012 06:47:07 +0000 http://kerrianne.com.au/?page_id=2#comment-633 Kerri-anne, even though I have never really get to know you, I still know your a fantastic person as you are loved by everyone else. I know you will laugh and smile a lot in times of difficulty, and it is this that will help you win the battle with your breast cancer. Good luck, and all the best from me and everyone! Kerri-anne, even though I have never really get to know you, I still know your a fantastic person as you are loved by everyone else. I know you will laugh and smile a lot in times of difficulty, and it is this that will help you win the battle with your breast cancer. Good luck, and all the best from me and everyone!

]]> By: Rosa vecchirosamvecchi http://kerrianne.com.au/#comment-629 Rosa vecchirosamvecchi Sat, 23 Jun 2012 12:00:44 +0000 http://kerrianne.com.au/?page_id=2#comment-629 Wishing you all the very best,I am going through the same x Wishing you all the very best,I am going through the same x

]]> By: anita http://kerrianne.com.au/#comment-623 anita Fri, 22 Jun 2012 06:40:30 +0000 http://kerrianne.com.au/?page_id=2#comment-623 Hey Kerri-Anne, I wish you all the best. You're a trooper.....the best thing in life, through adversity, we all become stronger, empathetic, sympathetic, physically and mentally stronger......I hope this journey will encourage you to give it all you've got...I shall offer up my prayers for you knowing your battle with cancer will inspire many.....Take care Anita Hey Kerri-Anne, I wish you all the best. You’re a trooper…..the best thing in life, through adversity, we all become stronger, empathetic, sympathetic, physically and mentally stronger……I hope this journey will encourage you to give it all you’ve got…I shall offer up my prayers for you knowing your battle with cancer will inspire many…..Take care Anita

]]> By: jo http://kerrianne.com.au/#comment-622 jo Fri, 22 Jun 2012 05:43:24 +0000 http://kerrianne.com.au/?page_id=2#comment-622 Wishing my fellow "Aussie trooper" all the very best for a swift recovery. Thinking of you after your surgery Wednesday. Hope you're back to clinking your glass to success in no time; regards jo. Newcastle. Wishing my fellow “Aussie trooper” all the very best for a swift recovery. Thinking of you after your surgery Wednesday. Hope you’re back to clinking your glass to success in no time; regards jo. Newcastle.

]]> By: Irene http://kerrianne.com.au/#comment-616 Irene Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:42:35 +0000 http://kerrianne.com.au/?page_id=2#comment-616 Hi Kerri-anne. I had breast cancer at 44 years and am now almost 67. I guess I am one of the lucky ones. I think with your positive attitude you will be fine. Laugh a lot and enjoy friends and family's company which helped me through my trying time.I don't think I ever laughed so much in my life as I did when I was having treatment.Good luck, will be thinking of you. Hi Kerri-anne. I had breast cancer at 44 years and am now almost 67. I guess I am one of the lucky ones. I think with your positive attitude you will be fine. Laugh a lot and enjoy friends and family’s company which helped me through my trying time.I don’t think I ever laughed so much in my life as I did when I was having treatment.Good luck, will be thinking of you.

]]> By: Jan http://kerrianne.com.au/#comment-615 Jan Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:18:13 +0000 http://kerrianne.com.au/?page_id=2#comment-615 Yes your quite right I have no history and I breast fed 3 children I was fit healthy i dont eat meat not much diary and organic foods so what Kerri Ann and I am saying is these days everyone should be aware it's an All persons cancer... Just find it as wick as possible then it's full recovery and get on with life. GOOD LUCK Kerri Ann you'll be fine..you are an inspiration to us all .. Love from a surviver of 6 years x x Yes your quite right I have no history and I breast fed 3 children I was fit healthy i dont eat meat not much diary and organic foods so what Kerri Ann and I am saying is these days everyone should be aware it’s an All persons cancer… Just find it as wick as possible then it’s full recovery and get on with life. GOOD LUCK Kerri Ann you’ll be fine..you are an inspiration to us all .. Love from a surviver of 6 years x x

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