Author Archives: mollyfox16

They say that crying is good for you – I cry when I am Sad Frustrated Mad Terrified Happy -really happy Well I am cried enough to fill a rather large bath these last couple of weeks and none of them were happy tears, not since going to South Lakes Zoo which I try toContinue reading “Cry me a River…..”

Never would I have thought in the early hours of the morning on the 4th July when I was writing my Bucket List that just over a month later that with the kind help of my friend Lorraine Oliver and the wonderful Josephine at South Lakes Zoo that I would be ticking off one –Continue reading “Talking to the animals”

Where do I start….. The last few weeks have been a mixture of emotions from massive lows to wonderful highs and then back again. The only bit of stability I ever have is the love and comfort from family and friends. Last week so me being rushed AGAIN to A&E at Airedale General hospital –Continue reading “Bumpy road ahead”

It’s the waiting that gets to you. Having tests then waiting weeks to know where you stand, if its good news or bad news, if the treatment stays the same. Had my PET scan and was given the news that I would be taking the tablet Letrozole every day and then starting later with PalbociclibContinue reading “Results but no more news”

I have been trying to write this blog post for a few days now but kept putting it off. What can I say since given the news over a week ago that the cancer had spread to my bones. I was expected to have a scan last Friday but this was cancelled as they needContinue reading “No new news”

I have come a long way in 5 years – being diagnosed with breast cancer was just the start of a journey which had many ups and downs. I started 2020 with a great outlook. A new decade, a new job a shiny new future. Little did anyone realise what was to come and howContinue reading “Journey Nr2”

Where do I start – I suppose from the beginning, so this could be a long one. Please be patient as this will be the last one for a while as I am taking myself off social media for a couple of weeks. Friday 20th Was excited to be going down to London First Class,Continue reading “Final post….”

 Those nights when nothing is going to let you sleep -you toss and turn, see every hour and in the end get up make a cup of tea and do something productive. Just over a week until the marathon has my head whiring about EVERYTHING! Not just can I do it because I know atContinue reading “Tick tock tick tock….”

Is it normal to cry at anything – not just the  pain? With only 3 weeks – yes – 3 WEEKS! I   am feeling very anxious. Worried that my foot won’t be healed enough to complete the 26.2 miles, that other people I know are doing better and going further and more importantly thatContinue reading “The Countdown is on….”

*****Started this one on Sunday….now it’s Friday*****  The only time I don’t have pain is when I sleep – maybe that’s why I like to stay in bed…… My Mum has asked me on more than one occasion why I am taking part in the London Marathon and today on my long run I askedContinue reading “Pain…..”