Something to look forward to

My sister C. is getting married in September. Not only it makes me feel very happy, it also gives me something to look forward to. Instead of thinking of my next surgery, I am thinking of what to wear and how will my hair look like by then. It is going to be a great day! Congratulations C. and C.

Dr. Gigi was right

As I said, it is better to have a disc hernia than a tumour, so when I heard that I have two disc hernias I kind of felt happy. Weird, I know! I still have pain and discomfort but feel much better than a couple of weeks ago. I started doing physiotherapy and I am confident it will help. My posture is apparently wrong and needs to be corrected, which might take months, but I will be a good girl and do my daily exercises, as recommended by the physiotherapist.
I feel like an old lady. I also feel too young to feel this old.

Raising money for a great cause‏

I'm taking part in the Cancerkin - Hyde Park Walk 2011 on 19/06/2011 to raise money for Royal Free Cancerkin Breast Cancer Trust and I'd really appreciate your support.
As some of you may know, this has a special meaning to me. Last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer and the support I received during treatments was vital. By raising money I hope to help other breast cancer patients like me to get the same amazing support.
Cancerkin is a charity dedicated to providing information, treatment, supportive care and rehabilitation for patients with breast cancer and support for those close to them. Cancerkin offers education and training for health professionals, students and volunteers and undertakes and collaborates in research into breast cancer and benign breast disease.
It's easy to donate online with a credit or debit card - just go to my JustGiving page:
http://www.justgiving.com/Gisela-Antunes
JustGiving sends your donation straight to Royal Free Cancerkin Breast Cancer Trust and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you're a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth even more.
I hope you'll join me in supporting Royal Free Cancerkin Breast Cancer Trust.
Your donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Back pain, again...

Last year I complained about severe back pain and I was sent home with some mild pain killers. This was the pre-cancer era.
Last week I complained about severe back pain and I was immediately sent to a specialist, I had an MRI done and some blood tests as well. This is the cancer era.
I was given a disc with the MRI and of course I couldn't resist having a look at it. I don't know how to interpret what I see but it looks like there's something out of place. I will know more on Friday, when I see the doctor again.

Twenty years ago I had a disc herniation at L5-S1 and surgery, but this time Dr. Gigi (me!) thinks there's something at L4-L5 and L3-L4. Better a hernia than a tumour!

4 months after chemo

During the holidays I decided to stop wearing a scarf and show my newly grown hair. I haven't had a haircut yet, this is how it is growing. I can't wait to have enough hair to have a proper haircut. 

Last Friday: Nitin Sawhney @ The Royal Albert Hall

The highlight of the night was a 15 minute organ commission written by Nitin Sawhney  for the Royal Albert Hall Pipe Organ performed  by James Taylor. Here is a bit:  

Organ Composition // Nitin Sawhney // Royal Albert Hall // 2011 (2 of 2)

Ile Maurice ki zoli zoli pay