Radio 4 this afternoon. "Goodbye" by Morwenna Banks.

This play, about two friends going through ones' journey into breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and death was amazing. I hope no one will think me callous for posting this; but it made me realise how guilty I can feel for having (so far) 'got away with' my cancer. I have discovered so many friends, and also realised that some who I had thought friends just were not. I found this touching, affectionate, real, and tear-jerking. If you feel able: enjoy some wonderful writing and acting.

bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03d836p

Best wishes,

Isadora.

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Thanks Isadora

Sounds interesting- will listen to it sometime soon.

Anne x

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I'll most certainly watch this Isadora. Don't ever feel guilty for 'getting away' with cancer. I always value your posts and thoughts and I promise you that I wouldn't ever consider them 'callous'. Far from it. xxxx

[MargaretJ in reply to Whippit]

Radio not TV Annie! I am listening to the recording now!

[Whippit in reply to MargaretJ]

I'm a modern media disaster Margaret. Can only work the on/off switch on the radio and I have managed to change channels from Radio 4 to Radio 3 or Classic FM. I'm rubbish! Martin has to switch the television on for me. xxxx

[MargaretJ in reply to Whippit]

LOL Annie! Solutions: 1) Buy a radio with presets!

2) Use your freeview box (record it if it records) to listen via the TV.

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I have bbc radio app on my ipad

Anne x

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Please Isadora do not feel guilty at all. I feel you are doing so well because you made it happen. You changed your lifestyle and diet and are benefitting from it. However instead of going off and ignoring the rest of us you stay and give us all advice and support.

Cancer is an amazing journey in some ways as it opens your eyes to what is important and what isn't. I have done things I know if it hadn't been for getting cancer I would never have done. You have said in the past what happened to you with work etc was awful but you are now so much happier. Continue to live well and be a long term survivor - staying around with the support of yourself family, friends and virtual ovacome buddies.

I will watch the play as I am interested in good acting and life stories even if it may be distressing. Be proud not gulty to be a survivor and long may it continue.

Hugs Jackie xxx

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It's a radio play - not tv - I love plays on the radio as you have so much more involvement as a listener than as an observer.

Thank you all. I have put a lot of effort, finance and focus into staying in remission - but no more than you all have. I have just been so lucky, and if I could share that luck, I would. The powerlessness frustrates me, and the random-ness frightens me, but I would not change the past 4 years - except to find lasting remission for all of us.

Love,

I.

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Hi Isadora .. Whilst I wasn't quite able to totally relate to the characters, I did think the play is sensitively written. I didn't cry as I shed my tears a long time ago and the well is dry. A trickle seeps through every now and then which I'm glad about but where once there was a natural oasis, there is now sandy ground. My joy is in laughter .. Thanks so much for posting the link. The story has given me some things to think about .. Love Tina x x

[MargaretJ]

Just goes to show how TV oriented we all are! It is on Radio 4! I recorded it and you can catch it on iPlayer!

Inevitable death makes good drama but we, who are still living, have nothing to feel guilty about! Life gets us all in the end.

[osborne1963]

I made so many changes to my lifestyle and have been religious with my diet but at the end of the day it came back. I now think that for some of us what will be, will be, regardless of what we do. Just have to stay as healthy as possible to be able to have the treatments is my new philosophy.

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Thanks for that - I will listen out for it!

I.