Welcome Message From Our Founder

I have had Stage IV Breast Cancer (metastases to the bones) since Sept. 2000, and was first diagnosed as Stage IIIB in January, 1992. The past decade has been a roller coaster ride and if you, a family member or friend has cancer, then you know what I'm talking about.

I began researching Stage IV Breast Cancer in the summer of 1999 when an X-ray during a checkup showed a suspicious sliver on a back rib. Many months later, this sliver was a huge tumor, but it had previously biopsied negative. I had a feeling something was not right so I began researching. I found there was not as much info on Stage IV as there was on Breast Cancer prevention and awareness as well as early stage, primary diagnosis and treatment.

So I created this website and the associated Survivor webring, email lists, research project and stores. My goal was to provide the information here that we all want to know at this Stage -- mostly associated with what we can do to prolong our lives. I am in the process of updating and adding but I hope this site will be of some help to you.

Diana Campbell

**Diana passed away on February 19, 2003. A set of special dedication pages for her were created by [link opens in new window] Divine Diva of the Web.

1.  I will keep all my appointments!
2.  I will maintain a positive and loving attitude.
3.  I will eat healthy foods in moderate portions.
4.  I will supplement my diet with herbs and whole or organic foods.
5.  I will gain strength by walking, doing water aerobics, yoga or Qi Gong.
6.  I will supplement my diet with Boost or Ensure to maintain nutrition when I have no appetite.
7.  I will do something for my spirit and soul every day.
8.  I will do a little housework everyday.
9.  I will get a Vidal Sassoon haircut when my hair grows another 2 inches.
10.  I will be aware of the warning signs of depression, such as sleeping too much.
11.  I will keep all my affairs in order, records together, etc., so it is all laid out for my family. Then I'll put it away and forget about it.
12.  I will take the time to word my Living Will the way I want it. I don't want some EMT letting me choke to death on a peanut just because I have cancer.
13.  I will begin and end each day in prayer and thankfulness for the wonderful life I have lived.
14.  I will continue to bring attention to the need for Breast Cancer Research.
15.  I will grow roses and orchids.
16.  I will do my breathing exercises and take short walks.
17.  I will act on warning signs and unusual symptoms early, telling my doctor everything.
18.  I will continue to set long-term goals for myself and my family.
19.  I will write a book! Maybe "The Dog Ate My Prosthesis" . . .
20. I will tell the ones I love that I love them every day.