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Britt's Terminal Bowel Cancer bucket list

  • Goodbuy sunshine, rest in peace now.

      10 March 2020
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    It is with much sadness that I must let you all know that our wonderful Britt has passed away.

    She ended her journey with her beloved Cam at her side full of the knowledge that she was loved by us all.

    Britt was so touched by the kindess of you all and we talked so much about how blessed she felt to have such support. I think she was amazed to be honest but as I reminded her, she did all she could to prevent others from experiencing her journey and by allowing us to give a little to her it allowed us to say thankyou and to see a smile on her face from the adventures she was having.

    Sadly Britt didn't get to experience many of the things she had planned but as we talked about when we set up this page, the unspent funds will be donated to Bowel Cancer New Zealand to help Britts legacy keep on.

    The determination to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms, to educate us all of what to look out for, to be brave enough to seek a second opinion and to encourage the medical profession to think twice about diagnosis was so very important to her, your kind donations will help Bowel Cancer New Zealand keep doing their great work on improving this for all New Zealanders.

    As friends and family we morn her loss but we celebrate the amazing individual she was. She will remain in our hearts.

    Thankyou from us all for seeing Britt, for loving her tenacity and supporting her.

    Joanna

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    • 10/03/2020 by Sheryl Rowell

      Bless you Britt - I am so sorry for your family's loss and am sending them love. Rest in peace you beautiful lady xxxx

    • 10/03/2020 by jessica

      Beautiful Britt, you are in our hearts. Your story touched us, and the world around. May you be in peace, and comfort. Our love to all your family and friends for the tremendous loss of your vibrant life. Thank you for raising awareness, and sharing your journey. Your spirit lives on in the hearts of so many people, and we love you.

    • 10/03/2020 by Madeleine

      Our deepest condolences to Cam, Joanna and all Britt's family and friends. This is simply a tragedy. Having lost my own brother 2 weeks ago I feel your grief and pain. I pray it will become more tolerable for you over time and that even though the bucket list wasn't completed, that Britt and Cam gave it their best shot and had some fun anyway.

      Rest in Peace Britt XX

    • 10/03/2020 by Catherine Rietveld

      Rest in peace courageous lady, you have inspired a great many people and now to your family Kia Kaha and God Bless

    • 10/03/2020 by New

      Rest In Peace beautiful Britt- now a shining angel 😇

      Thank you for sharing your journey with the world,- touching and inspiring so many and raising awareness of such a hideous and insidious disease

      Much love and strength your family 💖🌈💫

    • 10/03/2020 by Pauline

      Rest in peace beautiful lady

    • 11/03/2020 by Lorraine Motu

      You're in a good place now Britt. God bless Cam n whanau

  • Update

      3 March 2020
    Posted by: Britt Chambers
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    Update-

    I was pretty sore and sick last Tuesday night and I haven’t really improved since then.

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    I saw my oncologist on Thursday, I never cry, I get what’s happening. But I was in so much pain and so overwhelmed by it all I was in tears.

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    Him having never seen me like that got me a bed in the day ward and an ultrasound to see if they could drain anything.

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    Unfortunately there is fluid but no one area that’s big enough to drain for some relief. The rest of the belly is just made up of cancer that’s taking up so much room everything else is being pushed around to try and fit in.

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    My stomach is so stretched I can’t stand up straight, I can’t lie down properly. The cancer is now taking up so much room my lungs and heart are being pressed into my rib cage making it harder to breath and can feel the heart having to work harder.

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    I saw my palliative oncologist on Friday, we’ve increased the pain meds to try get onto of the pain..... next step is hospice to be fitted with a pump that gives my pain management intravenously.

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    I can’t get around like I did a couple of weeks ago and now have Wheels my wheelchair, also a stool in the shower and a walking frame to get around home.

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    The weekends been up and down. I’ve been so sore and uncomfortable I don’t know what to do but then other times just feel over stretched. I’ve felt nauseous and fine. Foods a bit of a struggle as there’s no real room for it and the liquids I’m trying to get down so I’m currently a twigs attached to an egg.

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    The right kidneys given up the ghost but luckily we are designed that we can function with just one!

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    I just hope for some comfort and relief and some really good long sleeps where I don’t have to feel anything.

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    Thanks for all the msgs! Sorry I haven’t been well enough to respond to you all.

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    • 03/03/2020 by New

      Oh Britt you don’t know me but this just breaks my heart 😢 I’m so sorry for your pain and suffering and I wish you love and strength to cope.Youre so brave to share your journey I hope you can derive strength and comfort from your loved ones and whatever you believe in 😊 I personally believe in angels and I’m asking mine to be with you too 😇

      Kia kaha

    • 10/03/2020 by Pauline

      We were devastated to hear this very sad news. The passing of a special beautiful lady who, in her condition, showed such courage. From your last post you were in a lot of pain which was just terrible to read. You've earned your angel wings now so fly with much love, you'll always be remembered through the journey you had with your illness and bringing it to the attention of many and we trust this will help people in the future.

      Love and hugs to Cam, your family and friends.

      Pauline & David xxoo

  • Back in the big house-

      15 February 2020
    Posted by: Britt Chambers
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    Firstly thank you all so much for your kindness and generosity. I am blown away and feel thank you isn’t enough, just know I am forever grateful to everyone who has helped and sent well wishes.

    In other news I’ve been back in hospital since Tuesday. There has been a lot of things this may or may not have been. Lots of tests and scans later we are hopeful we’re getting on top of this current infection.

    Unfortunately the scans have also showed wide spread of the disease since stopping chemo in May.

    I will see the oncologist end of the month to discuss what could be done, it was suggested maybe an unfunded chemo drug which would really suck for us but we will cross that bridge if or when it happens.

    Until then I’m focusing on staying positive, recovering, resting and praying I can get home soon!

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    • 16/02/2020 by Helen

      Hello Britt Sorry to hear things are not so good with you I pray for you every night in my prayers. Take care and sending you love and hugs. Helen Todd xxxx

    • 16/02/2020 by Chris Melles

      Hi Britt, sorry to hear you are back in hospital. I've spent my fair share of time in there so know it is not fun and to top it all off the food is terrible! Uber eats is an amazing substitute if you can get it. Focus on getting home, always a fantastic day when it happens.

      Stay positive Chris