As soon as Sam was diagnosed with cancer, the first thing she said is that she didn’t want to shy away from it. She didn’t want people to be scared to talk to her about it. She didn’t want someone to bump into her when she’d lost her hair and then be afraid to say anything.
I thought it would be a good idea to start this blog because I wanted to share a journey that millions of people go through every year. I wanted to share our experiences with you and hope that it would give comfort to anyone else who may be worried if they’ve found a lump, or are just scared of the unknown. I published my first post just over a week ago. On Friday, the only people that had read the blog were Sam and a couple of my friends. I had a total of 12 views.
Since we announced that Sam had cancer, the support from everyone has been amazing. Sam has had message after message of support from so many people that it has really lifted her. I’ve seen her read a couple of the posts, laugh at them and then cry as she remembers it’s her that she’s reading about. I’ve become a little more cautious about going into too much detail about what’s going to happen to her because I’m concerned it will scare and upset her, but she’s been brilliant and said that if it helps someone else in this situation then it’s a great thing.
I’m hoping to keep this blog updated daily (as long as I’ve got something to say) with everything that we experience as it happens. I will try to keep things grounded and explain things in a realistic way. Sometimes it will be hard but hopefully there will be some lightness in there too.
I want to say a massive thank you to everyone that has read our blog and sent all the beautiful messages of support and hope. Since Friday over 3500 people have read about Sam’s journey and that’s unbelievable. I hope that you will stay with us to follow her journey from the start of treatment and then right through to Sam’s recovery.
THANK YOU 🙂
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Another hug for such an amazing couple following a path they should never be on…. Every post has me welling up… I’m routing for you guys and Rich you have an amazing way of writing every single post… Love and hugs xxxxxx
Thanks again Nats xxx
OMG I found my lump in the shower as well getting ready to go out to dinner with friends. I called Uncle David into the bathroom and I’m sure he thought the same thing as you Richard (thought he was going to get lucky)!!! That was 21yrs ago!! I will definately keep track of your post as you are all in my thoughts!!!
Thanks Auntie Ruth xxx
Sometimes you ask “Why Me?”, “What have I done to deserve this?” and I guess there is never an answer, it seems to happen to the nicest, kindest people. Sam and Richard you are both fighters,and whilst you are so strong dont forget so many people love you and want to support you including us. If there is anything we can do to help then please let us know. I wish we lived closer but we are not too far. Our love to you and the children and praying for a successful outcome. Sarah, Mehran and Leila xxxxxx
Thanks Auntie Sarah xxx
Hi Rich & Sam, I was told about your blog by my friend Natalie she thought it would be good for me to read as like you was recently told that I have breast cancer, I was given the bad news on the 18th of December then on the 23rd I had a operation to remove a lump and 4 lymph nodes, on the 23rd of Jan I had my first Chemo. Like you I have been very open about it I really think that has helped me, I really can relate to everything that you have written I think we may even be having treatment at the same hospital, it would be nice to talk to someone that really is in a similar situation, a bit closer in age and having young children, I am 36 and have four young children! so if you fancy a chat let me know, best of luck Charlie & Martin x
Thanks Charlie. Hope you are doing well after your chemo. We will have to get your email address somehow. 🙂 xxx
Hello Rich and Sam, I am feeling much better this week Thanks (last week was a bit rough!). We have a mutal friend in Natalie Stamp would you mind me contacting you through facebook? Assuminng you have an account?
Charlie x.
It would be a pleasure. We’re both on there. Would be great to hear from you. Xxx