Anne Marneweck

jana — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:58:40 +0000

I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer in August 2007at the age of 45. I discovered my lump and went straight for a mammogram and sonar (my mammogram was due in October) and off to the surgeon who gave me the devastating news. I felt like I hit a brick wall, but decided to have a lumpectomy. I then had to have 6 months of chemo, the dreaded ‘red devil”. My family was excellent in giving me lots of love and support. I really battled to come to terms with the hair loss, but was prepared by having a wig ready for the dreaded day. I wore the wig for a few weeks but found it very hot and it gave me headaches, so I opted for scarves which were much more comfortable. I did have a few days of nausea and feeling like I had been drugged after each treatment. One definitely gets’ chemo brain’ – I would go into shops not knowing what I needed to buy,- not remembering things my family has just told me and just being very forgetful (I have been told this can last for 10 years). After chemo finished I then had to have 32 treatments of radiation. Radiation is a walk in the park after having chemo. I was much happier now as my hair was back, much curlier than before and just as thick
During my radiation I got involved with PLWC and became a cancer buddy. I believe that I got cancer for a reason, being able to now talk to fellow patients and putting some of their fears and concerns at ease. I go to the Sandton Oncology Centre weekly and chat to patients while they are having treatment supporting them and telling them about PLWC.
I am also on the Moments in time web page. www.momentsintime.co.za and go to Peter Marneweck’s blog ” I am a cancer survivor’s spouse”

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Anne Marneweck