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Tamara Tackles NSCLC

  • This gave back my self-esteem

      27 March 2015
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    This is my new hair style. Unfortunately not my own ...yet.

    It was a shock to get the result of the MRI scan in Jan, which confirmed the presence of brain metastases

    added to that was the challenge of dealing with the hair loss.

    At first the loss was slow, but then it went very quickly

    I didnt feel like myself anymore .

    Everytime I looked in the mirror, there was a stranger looking at me.

    So, Frank, Chiara, Norina, Barbara and myself decided that I should get a wig.

    And oh my gosh......this wig gave back my selfesteem and my power to keep fighting.

    I m so thankful that this was possible through all your Support and love.

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  • What would I do without you?

      19 January 2015
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    Hi everyone, I’ve been fairly quiet, so here’s an update:

    My treatment is going well, the metastases in my body are shrinking! Of course I am continuing to detox, eating healthily and exercising, this is showing in my blood results, which are fantastic!

    Unfortunately doctors found brain metastases in my last MRI. Over Christmas I therefore had to spend every day at the radiation ward in Innsbruck, where I travelled daily for three hours. This was very hard for me as I felt I couldn’t spend much time with Frank and my girls whom I hadn’t seen for 18 months, but every moment we are together is so special now.

    Due to radiation I lost my hair and this made me feel even more sick. Yet a couple of weeks after speaking with my best friend about how I felt about radiation and also losing my hair I received a photo from her…and guess what… she was BALD! Barbara had decided to shave off her beautiful hair to support me. And then my sister Sarah Albert chose to do the same!

    I still can’t believe it. I am overwhelmed by all of the support and love I am still receiving, especially by my amazing friend and my beautiful sister. What would I do without you?

    I want to thank you all so much for all the constant love and support, kindness and messages. It really lifts me up and gives me the strength to keep fighting.

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    • 22/01/2015 by sarah

      hi sista - there is so little I can do .. so cutting hair of is the little "least" ... and now I feel also a bit closer to you... your fan , your little sister Sarah

  • Update for 24/07/2014

      24 July 2014

    I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the support and generosity of friends and people I havenft even met, it warms my heart to know that there is such kindness and love out there... I am lost for words... Something to share: Next week my best friend Barbara from New Zealand is coming to visit me. Knowing how challenging this is for her, I am so happy and grateful. Also, an update on mec I feel very strong and energetic, as I am on a new drug. Working hard on detoxing and strengthening the immune system.The next scan is scheduled for beginning of September. So keep up the positive thoughts, hope and love as I thrive on it and it helps me get through each day. Lets keep up the fight. Love Tamara

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