About SAMSPACES
Life is a step-by-step process after cancer.
As we recover from treatment and begin to take those tentative steps forward, things can feel very unpredictable and overwhelming and we can feel vulnerable. During my own cancer journey I noticed how much more emotional support I needed after treatment, while I processed what the hell just happened! I also realised how important the concept of Space is. Space to heal, love, learn, recover – and just to ‘be’.
The effects of any treatment can be far reaching, affecting us physically, mentally and emotionally. Patients will often have that ‘wake up call’ and naturally become more proactive in changing their lifestyle so as to prevent any further diagnosis; but we can’t do it alone. This is a great time to embrace radical and positive change, and Samspaces is a place for you to feel encouraged, supported and informed. We are all individuals with different needs and ways of healing, and while our loved ones high five and want to celebrate with us, we need our own team who understand that we may have reached the summit of the mountain but we still have to get down!
This nugget of a website is my way of offering a resource of information and solidarity to help us take control of our wellbeing again.
You can read about my three dances with breast cancer on my blog, and a few of the brilliant guest blogs from the amazing professionals and therapists I have met throughout my journey on the self care blog page.
There is more information about the Safe Space gatherings, the beautiful Samspace bracelets we sell, as well as other exciting projects, collaborations and the chance to connect on a one-to-one basis on the services page.
You can read more articles that I have been involved with or written on the Space to Read page.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Whatever you need, this is a space to feel reassured, empowered and a little less alone. This is your space to explore, read, learn and reflect while you learn to embrace the amazing, strong and brave person you are! x
As we recover from treatment and begin to take those tentative steps forward, things can feel very unpredictable and overwhelming and we can feel vulnerable. During my own cancer journey I noticed how much more emotional support I needed after treatment, while I processed what the hell just happened! I also realised how important the concept of Space is. Space to heal, love, learn, recover – and just to ‘be’.
The effects of any treatment can be far reaching, affecting us physically, mentally and emotionally. Patients will often have that ‘wake up call’ and naturally become more proactive in changing their lifestyle so as to prevent any further diagnosis; but we can’t do it alone. This is a great time to embrace radical and positive change, and Samspaces is a place for you to feel encouraged, supported and informed. We are all individuals with different needs and ways of healing, and while our loved ones high five and want to celebrate with us, we need our own team who understand that we may have reached the summit of the mountain but we still have to get down!
This nugget of a website is my way of offering a resource of information and solidarity to help us take control of our wellbeing again.
You can read about my three dances with breast cancer on my blog, and a few of the brilliant guest blogs from the amazing professionals and therapists I have met throughout my journey on the self care blog page.
There is more information about the Safe Space gatherings, the beautiful Samspace bracelets we sell, as well as other exciting projects, collaborations and the chance to connect on a one-to-one basis on the services page.
You can read more articles that I have been involved with or written on the Space to Read page.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Whatever you need, this is a space to feel reassured, empowered and a little less alone. This is your space to explore, read, learn and reflect while you learn to embrace the amazing, strong and brave person you are! x
SAM'S TIMELINE
December 2005 - Diagnosed with oestrogen receptive grade 2 BC in left breast
January 3rd 2006 - Lumpectomy
January 11th 2006 - Lymph gland removal op
February 3rd 2006 - started six months FEC and Taxotere chemotherapy in Guildford
September 2006 - Radiotherapy for six weeks in Kingston
October 2006 - Met Kylie Minogue!!
November 2006 - Reflexology introduction course
October 2007 - Met (now) husband
June 2009 - Married Peter Reynolds
October 2009 - Came off tamoxifen
February 2010 - Fell pregnant
October 2010 - Gave birth to baby Lottie
May 2012 - Walk the walk party and moonwalk raising £6000.
June 2012 - Diagnosed with secondary grade 2 BC in my left sternum. Back on tamoxifen. PET scan
July 2012 - Moved into our now home
September 2012 - Surgery and radiotherapy for seven weeks in Guildford
October 2012 - Mindfulness course
- Stated SamSpace blog
March 2013 - PET scan clear
August 2013 - Diagnosed polysistic ovaries and insulin resistance. Started metformin in addition to tamoxifen
February 2014 - Third diagnosis grade 2 oestrogen receptive in the right breast. Started Zoladex in addition to existing drugs. PET scan
February 2014 - Double mastectomy and reconstruction. No further treatment needed.
January 2015 - Samspaces website born!
April 2016 - Embarked on Developing Doula course
February 2018 - Hysterectomy and ovaries removed
December 2018 - Started my Post Natal Doula business MummaBaby Space
December 2005 - Diagnosed with oestrogen receptive grade 2 BC in left breast
January 3rd 2006 - Lumpectomy
January 11th 2006 - Lymph gland removal op
February 3rd 2006 - started six months FEC and Taxotere chemotherapy in Guildford
September 2006 - Radiotherapy for six weeks in Kingston
October 2006 - Met Kylie Minogue!!
November 2006 - Reflexology introduction course
October 2007 - Met (now) husband
June 2009 - Married Peter Reynolds
October 2009 - Came off tamoxifen
February 2010 - Fell pregnant
October 2010 - Gave birth to baby Lottie
May 2012 - Walk the walk party and moonwalk raising £6000.
June 2012 - Diagnosed with secondary grade 2 BC in my left sternum. Back on tamoxifen. PET scan
July 2012 - Moved into our now home
September 2012 - Surgery and radiotherapy for seven weeks in Guildford
October 2012 - Mindfulness course
- Stated SamSpace blog
March 2013 - PET scan clear
August 2013 - Diagnosed polysistic ovaries and insulin resistance. Started metformin in addition to tamoxifen
February 2014 - Third diagnosis grade 2 oestrogen receptive in the right breast. Started Zoladex in addition to existing drugs. PET scan
February 2014 - Double mastectomy and reconstruction. No further treatment needed.
January 2015 - Samspaces website born!
April 2016 - Embarked on Developing Doula course
February 2018 - Hysterectomy and ovaries removed
December 2018 - Started my Post Natal Doula business MummaBaby Space
