Heidi & Mand
@laughbeforedeath.bsky.social
We have #metastaticbreastcancer
Our motto is: we are dying but not right now!
We have difficult conversations, we find each other funny. What’s not to like?!
Podcast👇
https://open.spotify.com/show/4L343Uhn1pHbJH8nDCFZvW?si=LUfKykErQieM5_96tMQLZw
Our motto is: we are dying but not right now!
We have difficult conversations, we find each other funny. What’s not to like?!
Podcast👇
https://open.spotify.com/show/4L343Uhn1pHbJH8nDCFZvW?si=LUfKykErQieM5_96tMQLZw
Pinned
Mand & I are coincidental friends with #metastaticbreastcancer in common.
We talk about what’s it like to live with terminal disease. A lot of cancer conversations are about recovery so we talk about death and dying so you feel you can too.
We talk about what’s it like to live with terminal disease. A lot of cancer conversations are about recovery so we talk about death and dying so you feel you can too.
We mightn’t be here for a long time, but at least we’ll have a good time!
This ‘oldie but goodie’ podcast episode is about gallows humour, and the importance of having fun when living with a terminal disease.
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
open.spotify.com/episode/56FT...
This ‘oldie but goodie’ podcast episode is about gallows humour, and the importance of having fun when living with a terminal disease.
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
open.spotify.com/episode/56FT...
February 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM
We mightn’t be here for a long time, but at least we’ll have a good time!
This ‘oldie but goodie’ podcast episode is about gallows humour, and the importance of having fun when living with a terminal disease.
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
open.spotify.com/episode/56FT...
This ‘oldie but goodie’ podcast episode is about gallows humour, and the importance of having fun when living with a terminal disease.
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
open.spotify.com/episode/56FT...
Before #metastaticcancer diagnosis, I didn’t know most spas/ beauticians aren’t trained/insured to give us treatment.
Imagine that, at a point when TLC is most appreciated…
Anyway, I’m beaming because I’ve just had a specialist massage at @macmillancancer.bsky.social
#cancer #cansky
Imagine that, at a point when TLC is most appreciated…
Anyway, I’m beaming because I’ve just had a specialist massage at @macmillancancer.bsky.social
#cancer #cansky
February 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Before #metastaticcancer diagnosis, I didn’t know most spas/ beauticians aren’t trained/insured to give us treatment.
Imagine that, at a point when TLC is most appreciated…
Anyway, I’m beaming because I’ve just had a specialist massage at @macmillancancer.bsky.social
#cancer #cansky
Imagine that, at a point when TLC is most appreciated…
Anyway, I’m beaming because I’ve just had a specialist massage at @macmillancancer.bsky.social
#cancer #cansky
The cancer treatments were on TODAY, were not available at the time of either of our diagnosis.
We both have metastatic cancer (post 10 years and post 4 years of diagnosis)
Research really matters!
#cansky #cancer #oncsky
We both have metastatic cancer (post 10 years and post 4 years of diagnosis)
Research really matters!
#cansky #cancer #oncsky
In the UK, nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Today is World Cancer Day – a global day to raise awareness of cancer, and take action against it 🌍
Share this post to help us raise awareness.
#WorldCancerDay #WCD2026
Share this post to help us raise awareness.
#WorldCancerDay #WCD2026
February 4, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Yep 🫡
Mand and I’ve retired due to terminal cancer. Although we live a good life and are part of our community, we both appreciate we are working age and NOT working. Living with cancer is a job in itself 😮💨 It ain’t a doddle!
#cancer #cansky #oncsky
Mand and I’ve retired due to terminal cancer. Although we live a good life and are part of our community, we both appreciate we are working age and NOT working. Living with cancer is a job in itself 😮💨 It ain’t a doddle!
#cancer #cansky #oncsky
People think being disabled is like being on vacation
They say “you’re lucky! I wish I didn’t have to work!”
Most of us would love to work. We would love to get out of bed. We would love to not be forced into legislated poverty
Imagine your worst sick day on repeat forever
That’s chronic illness
They say “you’re lucky! I wish I didn’t have to work!”
Most of us would love to work. We would love to get out of bed. We would love to not be forced into legislated poverty
Imagine your worst sick day on repeat forever
That’s chronic illness
February 1, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Gentle morning run before heading to hospital for #chemotherapy
I’m practicing what we ‘gently suggest’ in our latest podcast on exercise. Fancy a listen?
open.spotify.com/episode/2nnx...
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
I’m practicing what we ‘gently suggest’ in our latest podcast on exercise. Fancy a listen?
open.spotify.com/episode/2nnx...
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
January 29, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Gentle morning run before heading to hospital for #chemotherapy
I’m practicing what we ‘gently suggest’ in our latest podcast on exercise. Fancy a listen?
open.spotify.com/episode/2nnx...
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
I’m practicing what we ‘gently suggest’ in our latest podcast on exercise. Fancy a listen?
open.spotify.com/episode/2nnx...
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
Anyone else get that peace-disrupting feeling of #nausea from ongoing #chemotherapy?
I wrote a poem about this on Instagram. If you fancy a look (too many (but not too many!) words for here);
search for @healingkeeling
#metastaticcancer #cancer #cansky #oncsky
I wrote a poem about this on Instagram. If you fancy a look (too many (but not too many!) words for here);
search for @healingkeeling
#metastaticcancer #cancer #cansky #oncsky
January 17, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Anyone else get that peace-disrupting feeling of #nausea from ongoing #chemotherapy?
I wrote a poem about this on Instagram. If you fancy a look (too many (but not too many!) words for here);
search for @healingkeeling
#metastaticcancer #cancer #cansky #oncsky
I wrote a poem about this on Instagram. If you fancy a look (too many (but not too many!) words for here);
search for @healingkeeling
#metastaticcancer #cancer #cansky #oncsky
Reposted by Heidi & Mand
Head & neck cancer means you don’t fly business class, you fly…
1. warrior class - every mile earned the hard way.
2. survivor class - no upgrades, just raw spirit.
3. resilience class - turbulence included.
4. courage class - seatbelt permanently fastened.
1. warrior class - every mile earned the hard way.
2. survivor class - no upgrades, just raw spirit.
3. resilience class - turbulence included.
4. courage class - seatbelt permanently fastened.
January 13, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Head & neck cancer means you don’t fly business class, you fly…
1. warrior class - every mile earned the hard way.
2. survivor class - no upgrades, just raw spirit.
3. resilience class - turbulence included.
4. courage class - seatbelt permanently fastened.
1. warrior class - every mile earned the hard way.
2. survivor class - no upgrades, just raw spirit.
3. resilience class - turbulence included.
4. courage class - seatbelt permanently fastened.
Reposted by Heidi & Mand
#Cansky
Don’t let your thoughts dominate your day. It’s hard I know. It’s hard to not try and process everything at once.
Simple. Hour by hour, day by day. Take each moment as it is. Some days are batter than others.
Don’t let your thoughts dominate your day. It’s hard I know. It’s hard to not try and process everything at once.
Simple. Hour by hour, day by day. Take each moment as it is. Some days are batter than others.
January 3, 2026 at 11:37 PM
#Cansky
Don’t let your thoughts dominate your day. It’s hard I know. It’s hard to not try and process everything at once.
Simple. Hour by hour, day by day. Take each moment as it is. Some days are batter than others.
Don’t let your thoughts dominate your day. It’s hard I know. It’s hard to not try and process everything at once.
Simple. Hour by hour, day by day. Take each moment as it is. Some days are batter than others.
Life’s too short for exercise, right?
We’re not evangelising exercise, nope!
Our latest episode is about cancer and functional exercise. It’s also about avoidance (Heidi’s) AND about the real impact of fitness on Mand’s general health.
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
open.spotify.com/episode/2nnx...
We’re not evangelising exercise, nope!
Our latest episode is about cancer and functional exercise. It’s also about avoidance (Heidi’s) AND about the real impact of fitness on Mand’s general health.
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
open.spotify.com/episode/2nnx...
Life's too short for exercise, right?
open.spotify.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Life’s too short for exercise, right?
We’re not evangelising exercise, nope!
Our latest episode is about cancer and functional exercise. It’s also about avoidance (Heidi’s) AND about the real impact of fitness on Mand’s general health.
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
open.spotify.com/episode/2nnx...
We’re not evangelising exercise, nope!
Our latest episode is about cancer and functional exercise. It’s also about avoidance (Heidi’s) AND about the real impact of fitness on Mand’s general health.
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
open.spotify.com/episode/2nnx...
Outside socialising because the weather is glorious (but cold) AND because I’m keeping well away from all environments that could harbour risk of cold, flu, or COVID to keep me fit for next round of chemo therapy.
#LivingwithMetastaticCancer
Happy #NewYear fellow Skeeters
#cansky #oncsky
#LivingwithMetastaticCancer
Happy #NewYear fellow Skeeters
#cansky #oncsky
December 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Outside socialising because the weather is glorious (but cold) AND because I’m keeping well away from all environments that could harbour risk of cold, flu, or COVID to keep me fit for next round of chemo therapy.
#LivingwithMetastaticCancer
Happy #NewYear fellow Skeeters
#cansky #oncsky
#LivingwithMetastaticCancer
Happy #NewYear fellow Skeeters
#cansky #oncsky
Morning cancer friends 👋
Prepping for our next podcast episode: cancer & exercise
Exercise is good for everybody (we know that 🙄). So our focus is on the multiple excuses and our gradual physical build up since getting ill (Rocky theme, anyone?)
open.spotify.com/show/4L343Uh...
#cansky #cancer
Prepping for our next podcast episode: cancer & exercise
Exercise is good for everybody (we know that 🙄). So our focus is on the multiple excuses and our gradual physical build up since getting ill (Rocky theme, anyone?)
open.spotify.com/show/4L343Uh...
#cansky #cancer
November 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Morning cancer friends 👋
Prepping for our next podcast episode: cancer & exercise
Exercise is good for everybody (we know that 🙄). So our focus is on the multiple excuses and our gradual physical build up since getting ill (Rocky theme, anyone?)
open.spotify.com/show/4L343Uh...
#cansky #cancer
Prepping for our next podcast episode: cancer & exercise
Exercise is good for everybody (we know that 🙄). So our focus is on the multiple excuses and our gradual physical build up since getting ill (Rocky theme, anyone?)
open.spotify.com/show/4L343Uh...
#cansky #cancer
New #cancer line of treatment,
extra checks rightly made = 90 minutes before the we got down to business.
Sent this photo to my husband as this was just about the time we were supposed to sit down for his birthday lunch
All the best laid plans and that…
#cancer #cansky #oncsky
extra checks rightly made = 90 minutes before the we got down to business.
Sent this photo to my husband as this was just about the time we were supposed to sit down for his birthday lunch
All the best laid plans and that…
#cancer #cansky #oncsky
November 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The ol’ chemo flush,
or is it the accompanying steroids?…
not bothered as long as it’s doing its business 😌
#chemo #metastaticcancer #oncsky #cansky
or is it the accompanying steroids?…
not bothered as long as it’s doing its business 😌
#chemo #metastaticcancer #oncsky #cansky
November 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The ol’ chemo flush,
or is it the accompanying steroids?…
not bothered as long as it’s doing its business 😌
#chemo #metastaticcancer #oncsky #cansky
or is it the accompanying steroids?…
not bothered as long as it’s doing its business 😌
#chemo #metastaticcancer #oncsky #cansky
Waiting for my Portacath* surgery, gives me time to read this fella. Ohh intellectual 😆
*catheter to support blood tests, intravenous & other needle based treatments. It helps cancer patients whose veins are taking a bruising from ongoing treatment.
#oncsky #cansky #cancer
*catheter to support blood tests, intravenous & other needle based treatments. It helps cancer patients whose veins are taking a bruising from ongoing treatment.
#oncsky #cansky #cancer
November 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
#BraveNewWorld
Meet-up to work out the details of recording our next podcast online, by doing a trial run (topic; exercise and cancer 🤫)
Video recording was invented in the 90s yet the process feel like a temperamental beast we’re yet to master 😆😂
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
Meet-up to work out the details of recording our next podcast online, by doing a trial run (topic; exercise and cancer 🤫)
Video recording was invented in the 90s yet the process feel like a temperamental beast we’re yet to master 😆😂
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#BraveNewWorld
Meet-up to work out the details of recording our next podcast online, by doing a trial run (topic; exercise and cancer 🤫)
Video recording was invented in the 90s yet the process feel like a temperamental beast we’re yet to master 😆😂
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
Meet-up to work out the details of recording our next podcast online, by doing a trial run (topic; exercise and cancer 🤫)
Video recording was invented in the 90s yet the process feel like a temperamental beast we’re yet to master 😆😂
#cansky #oncsky #cancer
“Hope takes on many different forms”… and that is exactly what we talk with Kevin about in our later podcast episode.
@storiescancerhope.bsky.social
See link below 👇
#cansky #cancer #metastaticcancer
@storiescancerhope.bsky.social
See link below 👇
#cansky #cancer #metastaticcancer
October 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
“Hope takes on many different forms”… and that is exactly what we talk with Kevin about in our later podcast episode.
@storiescancerhope.bsky.social
See link below 👇
#cansky #cancer #metastaticcancer
@storiescancerhope.bsky.social
See link below 👇
#cansky #cancer #metastaticcancer
We’re dying, but not right now.
So we keep going, and we keep enjoying life.
On this picture we’re celebrating Mand’s birthday (and her fancy new dress, which I made for her).
#oncsky #cansky #metastaticcancer
So we keep going, and we keep enjoying life.
On this picture we’re celebrating Mand’s birthday (and her fancy new dress, which I made for her).
#oncsky #cansky #metastaticcancer
October 25, 2025 at 8:03 AM
We’re dying, but not right now.
So we keep going, and we keep enjoying life.
On this picture we’re celebrating Mand’s birthday (and her fancy new dress, which I made for her).
#oncsky #cansky #metastaticcancer
So we keep going, and we keep enjoying life.
On this picture we’re celebrating Mand’s birthday (and her fancy new dress, which I made for her).
#oncsky #cansky #metastaticcancer
Thanks for sharing our link. We really appreciate it ❤️
The podcast recording with you is being edited as I type!
Great to meet you and lovely to be part of an ever expanding circle of friendship across the #cancer community.
#cansky #oncsky
The podcast recording with you is being edited as I type!
Great to meet you and lovely to be part of an ever expanding circle of friendship across the #cancer community.
#cansky #oncsky
It was lovely to meet Heidi and Mand in Chesterfield last week and to have a wonderful chat. They are both living with secondary breast cancer and host the amazing Podcast Laugh Before Death open.spotify.com/show/4L343Uh...
@laughbeforedeath.bsky.social
@laughbeforedeath.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
After an afternoon rest (@cancerfatigue can do one!) I’ve been reflecting on Kevin’s talk today. @storiescancerhope.bsky.social is life affirming and a cancer community hug, all in one.
Podcast episode completed (recorded with Kevin) and ready for editing. Watch this space…
#cansky
Podcast episode completed (recorded with Kevin) and ready for editing. Watch this space…
#cansky
October 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
After an afternoon rest (@cancerfatigue can do one!) I’ve been reflecting on Kevin’s talk today. @storiescancerhope.bsky.social is life affirming and a cancer community hug, all in one.
Podcast episode completed (recorded with Kevin) and ready for editing. Watch this space…
#cansky
Podcast episode completed (recorded with Kevin) and ready for editing. Watch this space…
#cansky
Packing up and ready to go to the #Macmillan #cancer event focusing on #hope. I’m excited to listen to Kevin speak about the @storiescancerhope.bsky.social project ❤️
October 16, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Packing up and ready to go to the #Macmillan #cancer event focusing on #hope. I’m excited to listen to Kevin speak about the @storiescancerhope.bsky.social project ❤️