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Inge

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Hi everyone,

It's been quite a while since I actively participated in the forum, and I'm glad to turn the page on 2025.

In March 2024 I was diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma (a form of ovarian cancer). I had two surgeries, followed by 5 months of chemotherapy, and another month of radiation therapy in January 2025.

With chemotherapy came the hair loss, which I found reasonably ok to deal with. I had a short pixie to begin with, and managed with nice hats. My hair has all grown back now, and I'm sporting a short pixie again. Other side effects of chemo, like the extreme fatigue, I found much harder to deal with, and as a result I struggled with depression for quite some time.

I'm through the worst of that now, and health-wise everything was looking good during my last check-up in December. A huge relief! Hopefully that will continue to be the case and I'm looking forward to a much better and much more positive 2026. (there's already some brilliantly fun things in the works!)

I've missed YLF and all you Fabbers, and hope everyone is doing well. Thank you so much Angie and Greg for continuing to give us this amazing platform for such a kind and supportive community!!

Wishing everyone a beautiful and healthy 2026 with lots of joyful moments.

Inge

xxx

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citygirldc

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I'm so sorry to hear about your illness and want to send lots of well and healthy good wishes for the new year.

JAileen

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I was sorry and mystified when you disappeared from the forum. I glad you’re on the upswing. Happy New Year!

Suz

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Inge, welcome back! It's so good to know you are feeling stronger and better and more yourself again after that horrible ordeal! So scary and debilitating.

It seems a number of forum members have dealt with various types of cancer over the last year. Perhaps not surprising, but extremely sad, nonetheless. When health is your problem, it requires 100% focus, so time away from the forum made sense!

Happy New Year! We missed you and are happy to see you return!

Star (Lise)

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Lovely to hear from you Inge and that you are in a good place now. Wishing you a healthy and fab 2026!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Inge, I missed you! Welcome back! What a trial you've had. I'm so glad to hear you are through the worst and your checkup last month was good. Wishing you a healthy year full of things that fill you with good energy and joy.

MsMary

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Big hugs, Inge!! It's so good to have you back on the forum and I am so happy the worst of it seems to be behind you!! Here's to much better things ahead!!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Oh, Inge. My dear, sweet precious friend. I'm tearful as I read this and relive it with you. You went through hell and are a warrior. You were brave, beautiful, strong, and extremely resilient through the darkest time of your life. And came out on top!

IT IS ALL BEHIND YOU!!! YOU DID IT AND ARE AWESOMELY INCREDIBLE!! Soooo relieved and grateful with you. You are an inspiration, and I have nothing but deep affection, respect and admiration for you.

Onward to a fun and fab 2026 with excellent heath! You know I adore you. Lots of love, always. xo

Laura

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You went through a horrific ordeal and came through it like a champ. I have so much admiration for the way you walked through that nightmare and came out the other side. I'm overjoyed to hear the good news from your December appointment! What a huge relief to know everything is looking good. I hope you'll share some of the brilliantly fun things as they happen so we can cheer you on!

pirouette

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I missed you on the forum as I consider you our European expert as many American and Canadian brands are not readily available here. I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis and tough treatment. I am glad things are looking up for you and please God it will be all good for you in 2026. Welcome back.

kkards

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Inge what an ordeal. So glad you seem to be doing better and that the worst is behind you

Goodbye 2025, hello 2026.

Inge

(website)

citygirl, JAileen, Suz, Star, Sharan, MsMary, Laura, kkards and pirouette - Thank you all so much for your sweet words and kind wishes. You Fabbers really are the best!

Angie, sending you warm hugs and much love, I'm tearing up too and can never thank you enough, I could not have done this without you and am hugely grateful. xxx

Debbie

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Welcome back! I am so happy you are feeling better. Your check up is definitely good news. I hope the fatigue is definitely a symptom that is almost debilitating as I have seen in my friends.
For this year I hope you are happy and healthy and engage with the forum. Come to states for a vacation so you can be pampered.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Inge, no need for thank you's! You are family to me, and we did what we could to support you. You have come SOOOOO FAR, and I couldn't be prouder. I'm tearful again as I type. Happy tears, this time

A new beginning and fun times lie ahead. EXCITING!!

Irina

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Inge, glad to see you are back!

What an ordeal! I’m happy to learn that you are doing well and your health is improving. Cheers to that! And happy and healthy 2026 to you!

annagybe

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Inge!
I have all sorts of not nice words for 2025, and 2024, and well others too. Anyways I’m glad to see you again. All the long distance hugs.
Also I know those check-ups can be all sorts of scary/anxiety ridden events.

Jenni NZ

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Oh Inge that’s very hard. So pleased you are doing better after that ordeal. What a curse cancer is. Unfortunately something that seems to be increasing in younger people as well, at earlier ages than before.
Would look forward to any posts if you feel up to it.

Olive Green

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Inge, looking forward to seeing you here again. We did miss you.

aloha emily

Welcome back, Inge!! I’ve thought of you often over the past years- and I’m rejoicing in your recovery and strength!! I hope this new year is FULL of joy and health and adventure for you!!!

judy

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Good to see you back, Inge. Glad to hear you are now doing well! You were missed!

avicennia

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Welcome back Inge-your insights on outfits and styling have been missed. What a lovely new years gift it is to hear from you.

Dee

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Inge, so happy to hear from you again. What a frightening ordeal you have been through, very relieved you that are doing well. May 2026 bring you lots of joy, vitality and fashion fun.

Kate

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Inge! I'm so glad you are back. I'm relieved to hear you are doing well after your cancer ordeal, and that your last check-up brought good news.

May 2026 be a much better year for you with good health and joy.

Kyle

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Inge, we have dearly missed your generous, kind spirit and fashion intelligence here on the forum, and seeing you back is just so wonderful. I’m happy and thankful that your treatments were effective and you are regaining your health. I would imagine this new year has special significance as you close out a challenging chapter and look ahead to a healthier and happier 2026. I wish you all of this and more, dear Inge.

Aquamarine

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I’m so sorry you went through this, Inge. I’ve logged on tonight to catch up on the forum after several busy weeks, and immediately learned of three cancer diagnoses from forum members. How sad yet how inspiring you all are. I wish you good health in the new year, Inge. Glad you are back.

LJP

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So nice to hear from you again, Inge. Your presence here has been greatly missed in so many ways. I'm so happy to hear that your health has turned a corner!

Carla

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Oh, Inge! I have no words. Missed you, and glad to see you back.

The Cat

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Dear Inge, I have missed you and often thought of you. Very sorry to hear that you got cancer and have been through such a difficult time. But glad to hear that you feel better now. Take your time to rest, recover, and do things that give you joy. Warm wishes and careful hugs.

Inge

(website)

Debbie, Angie, Irina, Anna, Jenni, Olive Green, aloha emily, judy, avicennia, Dee, Kate, kyle, Aquamarine, LJP, Carla, The Cat - I have tears in my eyes reading all your thoughtful comments (happy tears), you really are all so sweet and supportive. Sending warm hugs to everyone!! xxx

Echo

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What a very frightening ordeal to be going through: I am so sorry. I am beyond relieved that you latest check-up came back with good results, and I wish you continued healing and strength in the new year!

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