Kris Hallenga

carbonaracatsandglitter asked: I remember watching Dying to Live a couple of years after my mum died (bile duct cancer, which seems like a ridiculously insignificant body part, but turns out you really need it to stay alive). She was a fair bit older than you at 36, but still young. Anyway, what I wanted to say was that sometimes when I'm drinking my morning tea or waiting for a bus I will think about you and hope that you are okay, and that you get more time. Cancer seems to find its way to even the most obscure body parts.

It feels good that it’s not just cancer that has monumentally changed me, but just the simple, normal and precious passing of time too. It’s a full time job, for both of us, that of course pays very poorly and allows for very little time off. It’s really important to me that I don’t hide any of the facts, that I am as honest and open about what’s happening to me, otherwise what is the point in this blog? It’s pretty hardcore, it fries your entire brain ensuring they get every last little cancerous cell.

At 23 and 3 months I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. At 23 and 5 months I founded CoppaFeel! , the first breast cancer charity in the UK to educate young people on the importance of getting to know their boobs, and today I talk about boobs, a lot. It's my little mission to let y'all see it's possible to LIVE with this disease. What we have on this blog is some of my thoughts, other peoples thoughts, pictures of me #livingwithcancer, food inspo and stuff

At 23 and 3 months I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. At 23 and 5 months I founded CoppaFeel! , the first breast cancer charity in the UK to educate young people on the importance of getting to know their boobs, and today I talk about boobs, a lot. It's my little mission to let y'all see it's possible to LIVE with this disease. What we have on this blog is some of my thoughts, other peoples thoughts, pictures of me #livingwithcancer, food inspo and stuff