Andy
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« on: March 12, 2020, 08:35:59 PM » |
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Sad news from Miranda Sykes of Show Of Hands, etc. on Facebook
Hi everyone,
Well what can I say; I have had a tough few weeks. I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. As you can imagine this has come as an enormous shock to myself and my family. I was going to wait and make this announcement once we knew more (I am awaiting a CT scan before I start treatment in the next couple of weeks) but keeping it to ourselves is exhausting us. We are going to need your support, especially as we have Wilfie to think about throughout this.
I don’t know how my treatment is going to affect my current solo tour but I fully intend to do every gig I can and in a couple of weeks this will be without my hair!!! Steve and Phil are very kindly keeping the option open for me to join them as and when I feel able for the 4 piece gigs for the rest of the year as well. My nurse specialist is working with me to explore how this can happen over the next few months. I will know my pattern of how I will feel once I start treatment. From now on, my Manager Vicky will be looking after this Facebook page and will pass on any messages. I have to concentrate on my recovery. I look forward to seeing you over the next few months and hopefully in a field somewhere over the Summer!!!
Miranda xxx
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Amethyst (Jenny)
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« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2020, 08:39:34 PM » |
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Very sad news, really hoping she will be ok.
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« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2020, 09:15:32 PM » |
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Awww, bless her. Long term survival rates with breast cancer are very impressive these days (my other half is diagnosis + 14 years). Here's hoping she helps add to the positive stats.
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« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2020, 01:14:26 AM » |
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Tough times.
For what it's worth, Miranda will be in my prayers and and I truly hope that she makes a full recovery.
As David suggests, as awful as it is, breast cancer needn't be fatal these days. With a bit of luck and lots of love, she'll will make it through this!
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« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2020, 09:19:45 AM » |
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Oh that is sad news  I do hope she'll be OK |
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« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2020, 10:41:59 AM » |
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Sad news, nice lady, very talented.
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« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2020, 03:37:35 PM » |
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Very sad, but my wife is still going strong 26 years after surviving breast cancer.
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« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2020, 04:26:49 PM » |
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A lovely and talented woman, I hope Miranda makes a full recovery. A friend of mine was 36 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, about 16 years ago, She had a double mastectomy, which she endured bravely and is now fully recovered. Hopefully Miranda won't have to undergo that kind of treatment, but fingers crossed she'll pull through.
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« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2020, 10:11:42 PM » |
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Miranda has stated that she will do a gig at 7:30 Saturday evening, and will stream it.
She is wonderful solo, as well as a rock behind Show of Hands.
Paul
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« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2020, 09:01:44 PM » |
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Miranda has stated that she will do a gig at 7:30 Saturday evening, and will stream it.
She is wonderful solo, as well as a rock behind Show of Hands.
Fab gig on Facebook this evening. Especially enjoyed the covers of songs by Karine Polwart, Roger Wilson and Nancy Kerr & James Fagan. She said there were over 1000 people watching at one point. Hoping all goes well with her treatment which starts in a few day's time. |
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« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2020, 10:14:52 PM » |
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Miranda has stated that she will do a gig at 7:30 Saturday evening, and will stream it.
She is wonderful solo, as well as a rock behind Show of Hands.
Fab gig on Facebook this evening. Especially enjoyed the covers of songs by Karine Polwart, Roger Wilson and Nancy Kerr & James Fagan. She said there were over 1000 people watching at one point. Hoping all goes well with her treatment which starts in a few day's time. That was wonderful. Don't know how she didn't cry, I was close. Figures peaked at 1.2k. Paul |
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« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2020, 09:42:53 AM » |
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Will it appear again anywhere to watch?   If so add a link please. |
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« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2020, 10:17:42 AM » |
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If you know of a nice property to rent in 'Mid Wales' (Powys really, possibly Ceredigion/Monmouthshire) for a year from Aug 2020 do please drop me a line. Many thanks!
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« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2020, 12:28:03 PM » |
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Definitely worth a watch. Drop something in the tip jar too, eh?
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« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2020, 03:36:04 PM » |
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....may my love be your protector; and walk with you 'til next we meet
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