Hello, I’m Jayne and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.
I’m an ordinary woman facing something extraordinary: Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer with Stage 4 bone metastases. My life changed in an instant, and like so many others, I’ve had to navigate fear, uncertainty, and the relentless pace of cancer treatment while still trying to be a mum, a partner, a colleague, and a human being.
This blog is where I share that journey, honestly, gently, and without perfection.
💗 Why I Started Writing
When I was diagnosed, I felt overwhelmed and strangely alone. Even surrounded by love, there were moments when I didn’t know who to talk to or how to explain what was happening.
For months, I hesitated to start this blog. I worried my site wouldn’t look right, or that my words wouldn’t be enough. But eventually, I realised something important:
Connection matters more than perfection.
So I decided to stop overthinking and start sharing not because I have all the answers, but because none of us should have to walk this road alone.
🌸 Where to Begin: My Story So Far
This blog is unfolding in real time. These early posts form the foundation of my journey, and they’re the best place to start if you’re new here.
1. Navigating Stage 4 Breast Cancer: My Journey
The moment everything changed, my diagnosis, the shock, the fear, and the decision to finally speak openly.
2. Should You Tell Your Family When You’re Sent for Cancer Tests?
A look back at the silence before diagnosis, the reasons behind it, and what I learned about support, timing, and honesty.
3. Understanding Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer: A Survivor’s Insight
An explanation of the type of cancer I have, why it’s often missed, and the signs I wish I’d known sooner.
These posts open the door but they’re only the beginning.
🧭 What You’ll Find Here (Now and As My Journey Continues)
This blog will grow as my life with metastatic breast cancer unfolds. Over time, you’ll find posts about:
- Treatment experiences — the physical and emotional impact
- Family and relationships — the hard conversations and the moments of grace
- Work and identity — navigating purpose, career, and change
- Mental health — fear, resilience, grief, hope
- Practical realities — scans, appointments, side effects, planning
- Awareness and education — especially around ILC and metastatic disease
- Moments of light — joy, humour, connection, and the unexpected good
- Community stories — shared experiences from others walking this path
This isn’t a one‑topic blog. It’s a living record of a life being lived through cancer honestly, imperfectly, and with as much courage as I can muster.
🤝 You’re Welcome Here
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone you love, or simply trying to understand this disease better, I hope you’ll find comfort, clarity, and connection here.
Your kindness, your presence, and your willingness to read my words mean more than you know. If you ever want to share your own story or simply say hello, my inbox is open.
Together, we can turn fear into solidarity, uncertainty into understanding, and isolation into community.
💬 Where to Go Next
Reach out if you need someone who understandsIf you are reading this, please know that kindness and understanding mean everything. I hope that you will join me, share your own stories and advice, and together we can navigate this relentless journey – transforming fear and uncertainty into solidarity and support
Explore my latest posts
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Learn about ILC and metastatic breast cancer
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