First trip following Chemotherapy and Surgery for Breast Cancer
Miriam Kennedy
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An overnight trip to cycle through the wonderful Gap of Dunloe and climb the spectacular Purple Mountain in Kerry. The start of the Gap of Dunloe is approximately 13km from Killarney and is 6km long. I accessed Purple Mountain from the head of the gap and camped overnight at Glas Lough which is approximately half way up the mountain. This was a long awaited trip as I've been undergoing treatment for breast cancer in the previous 6 months. I felt very strong for this trip and although only 5 weeks since my surgery, I felt ready and it is important for my recovery to do more of what I love when I feel able to.
I've now completed my chemotherapy treatment plan and I've had surgery - initial scans and tissue sample results currently show no trace of cancer which is great. I've to continue taking Herceptin (targeted treatment) for a year and Tamoxifen (hormone treatment) for 5 years.
Maybe this video might show someone who gets a breast cancer diagnosis that they too may have the ability to do what they love again soon after their treatment. Doing a trip like this is a valuable part of my recovery process - to be active, out in the elements and feeling my life force increase!
Some Gear Used:
Tent - Durston X-Mid 1
Mattress - Thermarest Neoair XTherm
Sleeping Bag - Rab Neutrino 600
Cameras:
Drone - DJI Mini 4 Pro
Action Camera - DJI Action 4
Music (Epidemic Sound):
Band of Cubs - Isobel O'Connor (start of video & 19:54 - 21:21)
Against A Paler Sun - Hushed (1:52 - 4:12)
Midnight Textures - Silver Maple (8:54 - 10:52)
There's A New Day - Staffan Carlen (12:02 - 14:37)
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First trip following Chemotherapy and Surgery for Breast Cancer
Miriam Kennedy
9,379 views
An overnight trip to cycle through the wonderful Gap of Dunloe and climb the spectacular Purple Mountain in Kerry. The start of the Gap of Dunloe is approximately 13km from Killarney and is 6km long. I accessed Purple Mountain from the head of the gap and camped overnight at Glas Lough which is approximately half way up the mountain. This was a long awaited trip as I've been undergoing treatment for breast cancer in the previous 6 months. I felt very strong for this trip and although only 5 weeks since my surgery, I felt ready and it is important for my recovery to do more of what I love when I feel able to.
I've now completed my chemotherapy treatment plan and I've had surgery - initial scans and tissue sample results currently show no trace of cancer which is great. I've to continue taking Herceptin (targeted treatment) for a year and Tamoxifen (hormone treatment) for 5 years.
Maybe this video might show someone who gets a breast cancer diagnosis that they too may have the ability to do what they love again soon after their treatment. Doing a trip like this is a valuable part of my recovery process - to be active, out in the elements and feeling my life force increase!
Some Gear Used:
Tent - Durston X-Mid 1
Mattress - Thermarest Neoair XTherm
Sleeping Bag - Rab Neutrino 600
Cameras:
Drone - DJI Mini 4 Pro
Action Camera - DJI Action 4
Music (Epidemic Sound):
Band of Cubs - Isobel O'Connor (start of video & 19:54 - 21:21)
Against A Paler Sun - Hushed (1:52 - 4:12)
Midnight Textures - Silver Maple (8:54 - 10:52)
There's A New Day - Staffan Carlen (12:02 - 14:37)
I understand the need to not film, but I’m glad you did!
I think you’ve touched more lives than you realize, and I’m certain that as you scroll through the comments you’ll see that you really have been missed!
My mom had breast cancer at the tender age of 32, she’s now 82 and continues to ride her bike and golf! Science is a wonderful thing and I can imagine the stress your situation has caused in your life!
Needless to say I am delighted to hear you’re on the mend and that you are getting back on the saddle.
YouTube is a wonderful thing ( most of the time), and it always strikes me that I feel connections that seem disproportionate towards some content creators.
I felt it in my heart when I saw your title, and after watching the video I felt relief, that always amazes me, connections to strangers a half a world away!
Soooo, thank you for taking the camera along, for the content and the warm calm that your films bring to my turbulent life, sincerely thank you!
Take good care!
Rick
PS, I just finished dehydrating vegetarian chili for my first week long trip starting next week, scalloped potatoes and chow mien too :)