'There is no fat lady' - Helena's cancer battle returns

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Fri, 17 Feb 2012 7:00p.m.

'Nothing stops me' - Helena McAlpine

'Nothing stops me' - Helena McAlpine

Campbell Live brings you the story of a remarkable woman who has let us come with her through the most harrowing moments of her life.

Helena McAlpine was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, and Campbell Live followed her on that journey.

Women live with breast cancer every day, but not all women let us into their hearts and minds every step of the way.

Now, Helena’s cancer has returned – and she’s been told that this time, there’s no cure.

As always, Helena is dealing with her cancer with incredible courage and bravery, but the latest news has come as a real shock.

Helen Vaughan spoke to Helena – watch the video for the full story

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19 Apr 2012 10:19a.m.

LC wrote:

In the UK when a woman gets breast cancer in one breast, they remove both to help prevent the spread to the other. Why is NZ not paying attention to this & following lead - could we not save more lives & healthcare costs? So often you hear of cancer coming back in a woman's other breast. Stay strong Helena. I hope you find peace within yourself & let go of the blame and remorse you are feeling. Thinking of you.

28 Feb 2012 06:38a.m.

me wrote:

...from a spiritual perspective, cancer offers us a chance to look deeper within and connect with ourselves. I had testicular cancer 7 years ago...and I had to make the choice to change my life in order to heal. If you view cancer as an inconvenience and try to "beat it" or ignore it or take the view of 'she'll be right mate', then not only have you missed an opportunity for change but you haven't created a space within yourself for healing. There are many alternative holistic therapies and of course the medical path (which only treats the body)...also every human being has the ability to self-heal (to some degree), but first you have to make the choice that you want to work through it and get better. I see denial, dis-ownment and delusion at work here...

24 Feb 2012 09:20a.m.

Catrina wrote:

Keep being brave, keep being beautiful. My heart, hope and admiration is with you and your daughter.

20 Feb 2012 08:47p.m.

Awhina Klein wrote:

Tena koe Helena, I would like to get in contact with you, if you wish? I felt something important, I should share with you, when I saw your face on Campbell's live tv 3.I am deeply involved in my spiritual path, and felt your energy, knowing in my heart you should not have to be in doubt or any fear. I so want to be able to help you.......I am still in the 'asking', for there are many ways to heal from cancer. It is important to find the doorway for you to open for complete healing. And as you said yourself: "Its not my time yet, I know this is not the way I suppose to be living with tubes in my body laying in a hospital bed." In that moment I wrote down your name, so I will not forget to write this letter to you. Its an inner knowing, sort of a message from the heart, that I need to be in contact with you. I, sincerely, hope you will be in the receiving end......arohanui i nga wa katoa, Awhina Klein - Hamilton

20 Feb 2012 02:12p.m.

Dean wrote:

As much as I admire helena's fight and will to keep going, sadly having a positive attitude doesnt beat cancer. My 38 yrd old wife died last year from Breast cancer. She had similar traits and fought this horrible thing for 5 years but even she couldnt beat it. Good luck Helena, show me Im wrong!

17 Feb 2012 08:02p.m.

Bernie Ryder wrote:

If Helena wants to try something different get her to check Thedontolman.com website. I am happy to pay for a consultation with Don if she is open to this and wants to try an alternative option.