53, breast cancer

I have always seen the positive in everything. If down the track it's proved to be negative, oh well, that's just life experience. I have led a charmed life with a wonderful family around me and a challenging, fulfilling career. I am always excited to meet new people and do new things. Having cancer and surviving the treatment has given me many new, enriching friends and put me on a huge learning curve. Prior to having cancer I thought my life was winding down, with retirement in the near future and my energies transferring to my vegetable garden and chooks. Now I feel more alive. It reminds me of when the children went to school and I suddenly had a new lease on life and wondered what I would do - that's where I am now. I wake up happy every day.