It's not summer yet, but we are on cancer support thread 69. Join us if you've got cancer or are having cancer-related tests.

[WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo]

Good evening lacies and welcome to another thread. We filled the previous one rather quickly with dog stories

Hello to any new posters. Feel free to join us if you've got any sort of cancer, or if you're waiting to find out if you have it. We are always happy to share our experience and hold hands, and even happier when we get to wave goodbye to people who have had the all clear :) (please do come back and let us know either way - sometimes people just disappear into the sunset, leaving us wondering whether they were OK or not!)

It's helpful if you can post a quick (re)introduction, even if you're a regular on the thread, to save people having to remember or to refer back to previous threads. There's no need to "catch up" - just join in whenever you want to.

Thankyou Idontlike. I'm quite content at the minute, pain free and spending time with my family

Another one here (under a different name) who posted when I had a breast lump, and has read the thread ever since.
I have always been in awe of the lovely Leslie.
I always imagined her as a much older lady and was so shocked to hear she is my daughters age.
Leslie you are such a selfless, kind, wonderful young lady. The world needs more Leslies.
I sincerely hope you know how loved you are.
My heart is breaking for you and your wonderful family.

This is such a good idea—separating out the threads. Leslie: thinking of you and your family. 💐

Don't write on this much. But Leslie, you were the wise one who got me through the darkest hours between breast cancer diagnosis and pathology results and treatment plan.

Your physical life has been cut way too short, but your thoughtfulness, kindness and generosity of spirit lives on every day in all who have received comfort from you.

Thankyou, all the way from Australia.

I've been lurking on here since my dad became ill last year & earlier this year passed away, it wasn't cancer in the end, but he had suffered from it previously. Leslie, I've spoken to you on other threads & thank you for your warm, wise & kind advice. You are an old soul in a young body, my thoughts are with you & your family.

Just jumping in to send thoughts to Leslie and her family.

Another occasional lurker here (started reading after an urgent referral last year due to abnormalities on a routine dental x-ray, which thankfully turned out to be artefacts) sending love to leslie.

Another lurker here. Both pils currently battling breast and prostate cancer and have found this thread a source of comfort and help these past months. I have been in awe especially of Leslies' unfailing compassion and support of everyone else despite her own suffering. A wonderful human being whose legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of many. Sending love to Leslie and her family. Shine bright lovely lady.

@leslie you were there when I needed advice. Thank you. Sending peace and love xxx

I hope Leslie is dozing,comfy and calm.

much love and strength to her family

Delurking in the hope that Leslie takes a tiny piece of comfort from all of us who are thinking of her.

I have posted a couple of times on these threads since my diagnosis in November last year. I spent one sleepless night reading some of the old threads. I hope Leslie knows what an incredible support she has been to so many people. I think it is on this thread where somebody referred to the long shadow cast by cancer? At the risk of sounding obvious or trite Leslie has been a light for all of us when the shadow feels so dark.

Thank you, Leslie. Thank you.

Sending much love and light to you and your family. Xxx

Some really beautiful tributes to Leslie here. I'm delurking to pay my small tribute to a young woman who has shown such maturity, compassion and humour in the face of all she has faced. I wish you a safe and peaceful journey, Leslie 💜🙏

I've been lurking on these threads for quite some time now, after you very kindly told me to fuck off and never darken your door again after getting good news at the breast clinic a couple of years ago.

Leslie you are a very special woman indeed. Peace and light to you xx

Clipoetty we like waving goodbye and showing people the door...

Dearest Leslie You are so very special and so very loved.

I have the socks you sent me...they made me laugh then and they make me laugh now. I treasure them as I treasure you!

You will leave the greatest legacy of everything that is important in this life. You, and everything that your are, will never be forgotten.

Travel safely.
xxx

Another lurker.
Wishing a wise compassionate young lady a peaceful journey. Xx

Dearest Lesley. I am truly humbled by the love, support, strength and humour that you give. You are always in my thoughts. Fondest love sweetheart, to you and your family. xxxx

Ive posted once but mostly lurked too. Leslie, you are in my thoughts. It is so incredibly unfair that such a compassionate and wise person has to leave so soon. I have felt very humbled by your selflessness and incredible courage. God speed xx

@TwitterQueen1 never have I been so happy to be told to get lost

It's amazing really, tens if not hundreds of women have probably passed through these threads as I did. Each one of us was given a warm welcome, a handhold, great advice and somewhere safe to unload all the emotions. All this by women who are living the nightmare we were all so desperate about and then so very relieved not to have to live ourselves. That support was given freely and willingly and with grace and humour. It really is such a special thing.

Leslie is obviously a stalwart but you, TQ, and all the other regulars are just as important to these threads and I thank you all for what you do, even indirectly whilst chatting between yourselves. The effects of cancer, or any illness with a poor prognosis, isn't really discussed enough in RL

I'll stop now, I'm getting mawkish but thank you, all of you.

Thank you Clipoetty - even if you have made me cry..

We try not to do self-pity but let's just say that cancer is fucking awful.

(Delurking)
Leslie has a rare gift in her ability to connect with people, but also to connect people together. She is the architect of a series of threads that embody the absolute best of MN. Woman sharing their stories and support to raise each other up.

Leslie, you helped and calmed me when I was scared.

You are so very loved and you will leave an epic legacy in these parts.

Thinking of everyone on this thread affected by this awful disease. You are all amazing.
(Re-lurks)

clipoetty

You have summed it up so beautifully.

@Clipoetty thank you for summing up these wonderful women who let me wander in with my dodgy, lumpy boob in September and have held my hand ever since.

They truly are just the absolute best throughout this fucking awful bollox

ChippingIn of course I remember you smile you're WH royalty! It was lovely to meet you in September and I'm sorry we won't get a chance to meet again

Oh Leslie, I really wish you were coming again this year 🧶 I know how much it took for you to get there last year, but I was so pleased you were able to make it, it was fabulous to meet you in person.

You’re an old head on young shoulders, you’ve helped SO many people & have such a lovely, thoughtful, caring way about you.

If admiration & love could make you well you’d be running back to back marathons!! X