Metsters Alive

12/10/2022

An invaluable resource of information with invaluable resource. Thank you Linda and Buddies!

Dr Michelle King highlights that palliative care should start from the time you're diagnosed, and that it's classified as a prescribed minimum benefit.

07/10/2022

LETS TALK METS: “Mets have multiplied”

The first life changing words I heard were “You have cancer”. Then it was “Cells have spread” from the breast to liver. Now after keeping it contained in the liver for 5 years, I hear “Mets have multiplied” … and have gone travelling.

Every stage of cancer is like a new chapter. Time to review your treatment plan, support structure, holistic approach and how you’re going to take on the challenges ahead.

Be positive? Blahhh to that!! You have to delve into the doldrums of despair, feel the fear, a little denial if necessary, and come out the other side with new insights and direction.

Yup, it’s a journey, so find the small gifts and moments of beauty to keep you going! It’s with it!

19/09/2022

SAY “YES” TO LIFE!

* Emoowerinfg yourself Through an Integrative approach to Cancer*

Yes to Life is an UK Based non-profit organisation who empower people lifong with cancer who are navigating an hiosric approach through their journey

Providing Access to reliable, evidence based information to support and help make informed decisions on all aspects of integrative health from cancer care to therapies and lifestyle choices.

*Yes to Life*has been one of my greatest supporter and access to insight and support, by providing a well of information and resources for me to actively learn more and navigate my journey more confidently.

So Say “Yes!” to Life and find out more below

https://www.facebook.com/yestolifecharity

This page is now ARCHIVED. Follow www.facebook.com/yes.to.life.official for our new page.

18/09/2022

META READS:

Here’s my second feature in Yes To Life’s integrative approach to cancer magazine called

A real privilege to have my article published and illustrated along with other inspirational survivor artists who find healing in creating.

My beloved belated cancer guru Sophie Sabbage spoke of “creativity in crisis”, and I’m starting to explore what that means. Watch this space …

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03/09/2022

METSTER MOTIVATION

It never goes away … the anxiety around scan time. I’m nearly 6 years down this road and the apprehension, fear, anticipation, an almost venous rush that comes with it all, and then the words coming clear from my darling departed guru Sophie Sabbage “You don’t know until you know” and allow the fear, the only way out is through …

But feeling the way I’ve been feeling, I’m anticipating a ‘cooperative liverhood’. There are days you can’t get out of bed or face the world, and then there are days you can.

My motivation for you is to take those good days and run! Go to that show, get up and dance that song, even if it tires you out, spoil yourself to a wellness spa (consult with your Onc’ first!), you’re still alive so live!*

* Opinion only, not medical advice

11/08/2022

METSTER MOTIVATION:

In loving memory of Olivia Newton John - Fly you beautiful soul, at peace now.

10/08/2022

A fellow Metster, an icon, an inspiration and pioneer in cancer research, Olivia has left a legacy. I have posted before on her Research Institute, she epitomised much of what we aspire to here

… And Not uncanny that she passed on Women’s Day in South Africa. Rest in peace, Olivia!

Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.

Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund (ONJFoundationFund.org).

Olivia is survived by her husband John Easterling; daughter Chloe Lattanzi; sister Sarah Newton-John; brother Toby Newton-John; nieces and nephews Tottie, Fiona and Brett Goldsmith; Emerson, Charlie, Zac, Jeremy, Randall, and Pierz Newton-John; Jude Newton-Stock, Layla Lee; Kira and Tasha Edelstein; and Brin and Valerie Hall.

- via John Easterling, husband, Olivia Newton-John

04/08/2022

I’m Always looking for resources relevant to living with metastatic disease. has been one of my cornerstones of inspiration. Check it out.

Experiencing fear on a regular basis comes with the territory of being a cancer survivor. It's a very normal and even healthy part of cancer survivorship, but something that needs to be managed, so here are six tips on how to help cope with and overcome it. 1. It's Okay to Be Afraid

31/07/2022

Calling Joburg, get your walking shoes on and let’s do it … One step at a time. Thank you

REGISTER TODAY!

https://www.mybreast.org.za/events/one-step-2022/

19/07/2022

Such a beautiful tribute and message, thank you LWC!

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” Nelson Mandela

We are facing a real cancer crisis in South Africa! Support our  , calling all cancer patiences, survivors and warriors to register on the 1st patient led cancer registry in South Africa.

We thank our sponsors who are supporting us to make a difference  DRS Microsoft WorkWide Mobile  Plennegy Group Lawrance Reddy .wagner Frederik du Plessis 
     

13/07/2022

CALL TO ACTION!

Calling South Africans, be counted! Ana amazing First ever registry for cancer patients. Thank you

Click the link to the website below and follow the prompts.

https://www.livingwithcancersa.co.za

Living with Cancer is a platform for all people who have been diagnosed with any type of cancer and are in different stages of their cancer journey.

13/07/2022

METSTER SUPPORT: For Family and friends

It’s not easy watching your loved one go through treatment. The best thing you can do is be there, hold their hand.

Gabriella Kourie offers a chemotherapy cheat sheet for loved ones to show their support to a person going through treatment.

06/07/2022

LETS TALK METS: Looking up …

Professor Carol-Ann Benn tackles the tough subject of death and how looking at soul colours and always looking up helps her.

21/06/2022

METSTER MOTIVATION:

Holistic should be spelt "Wholistic" - Treating the Whole ...

"Yes To Life" in a integrative cancer care NPO in the UK and a huge part of my inspiration behind this platform. When they launched an online magazine called Flourish. I offered my sixpence of navigating my own journey with cancer holistically, and here it is - thank you YTL!

Click this link to read the article:
https://yestolife.org.uk/flourish-magazine-navigating-the-integrative-approach-to-cancer-by-jo-van-der-molen/

20/06/2022

LETS TALK METS: “LIFE, REDEFINED”

Face it, being in treatment for the long haul. Personally, I’m looking back wishing I’d valued my energy and quality of life more, and wondering if I’ll ever get back to living without fatigue and side effects.

So looking for some encouragement, I found this, and it spoke to me. Here’s to Living … Well!




https://www.curetoday.com/view/life-redefined-living-well-with-metastatic-cancer

Living well with metastatic cancer means finding ways to accept the diagnoses and continue to move forward.

06/06/2022

You are so much more than a survivor, you are a thriver, thank you for the reminder, Mark!

06/06/2022

METSTER INSPIRATIONAL

Here’s acknowledging every one of you out there a message from fellow Metster and inspirational personality In SA, thank you Mark!

“Believe the diagnosis, not the prognosis … YOU decide how the story ends”
- Deepak Chopra

06/06/2022

HOnouring every Metster

SA Survivors remember to register!

Today we honour all the CANCER WARRIORS on National Cancer Survivors Day! Together we are making a difference ! Calling all cancer patients, survivors and warriors - register on the First Patient Led Cancer Registry. Your participation provides insight to the true view of the state of cancer in SA by recording all cancer occurrences. For more information visit www.livingwithcancersa.co.za

Thank you to all our sponsors Cable Feeder Systems Microsoft DRS WorkWide Mobile Plennegy Group Lawrance Reddy Frederik du Plessis Olivia Wagner. LWC is a proud member of the Cancer Alliance.