Big C, it’s all about me, me, me

[Notafraidtosayit]

We fundraised for my cousin (who is the same age as Shannen) who got his terminal diagnosis this year, due to ES which developed into secondary lung cancer. We found trials and treatment abroad that he could do but we needed to fundraise over 100k which would be purely for treatment. It took us a little over a month to get this money together and since then my cousin has been back and forward receiving multiple types of treatment. That fundraising we done was life or death, if we didn't get the money, there was no chance of him fighting this. Yes he is terminal but least now there's a small glimmer of hope that maybe these treatments might work.
When she fundraised it eluded that she was in a similar situation to my cousin. I donated to it as i could sympathise as we were also trying to raise funds. Not for his house, not for his gf at home, not for anything else but purely treatment and treatment alone. And he updates his gofund me regularly with updates on his treatments etc.
He's now in Mexico receiving treatment, if you could all keep him in prayers and send good vibes his way, it would be very much appreciated

 

[Airy-fairy]

Little girl on the Toy Show had money raised for her prosthetic leg after amputation because of a tumour....Ryan asked them what they did with the extra money, buy herself something nice? No....they donated all the leftover money to charties around Ireland.
Shannen needs to learn a lesson from this little girl.

 

[Wheres reality]

Sorry now but there's people out there with terminal cancer with not a penny to their name . This girl went and got a massive go fund me when it wasn't really needed for her. She made her situation sound like she was on the bread line and she is far from that ! There's people having to take public transport for treatment. I know a few who donated that said she made it seem like it was terminal until they found out the type of cancer she had was not going to kill her . She f**ked off the SAME weekend as the go fund me and flogged it on Jeeps , breaks away multiple times etc etc when she SWORE it was to be put by for future treatment if she ever got cancer back again , like treatment in America type treatment. I wouldnt doubt what she is going through is hard but she needs to have have some cop on aswell . Telling us to follow the rules . The girl has dined out and seen more family than I have in months , she can't be coming on preaching when she can't even do it herself . You know I have to have IVF in the future . It pisses people off they paid for her luxuries not for her treatment like she SWORE it was for . " give her a break " when she acts like a responsible adult . So many people have family with cancer and dont have the money she raised to flog and bullshit . It makes me so mad we are just suppose to bend down and bow because people don't like hearing the truth . Well there it is , people feel SCAMMED. That is my opinion and as your entitled to yours in entitled to mine .

 

[CailinDeas]

That child is a complete madam but she didn't get it from the wind her mother is so cheeky and such a chancer.

Why is she apologising for being quiet? Wasn't she off in Waterford at Santa not a bother on her. Didn't seem too anxious or worried then, nor when she was blagging for a free TV or free hotel in Cork.

I am in an Oncology ward, 3 of us between 25 and 45, young women all terminal, no go funds, you know what we want? To get home safely and wear Christmas pyjamas, drink not chocolate, spend time with family, and hope against hope that we get as much extra time as possible, all our families also take necessary precautions so we can spend time together. Covid is a huge factor in every decision we make.

I cannot understand her Blaise attitude especially with surgery approaching so fast, I had 2 Covid tests last week, I wouldn't have been able to get necessary treatment if I had it.

 

[YellowMellow14]

I think I’m going to have to unfollow her. I followed her at the start when I was diagnosed. The longer that goes on I find her totally unrelatable and the stuff she says at times are very unrealistic for cancer patients. I know she’s been saying she’s had a hard time this week which I understand, but more often that not she comes across unbearingly positive, which at times makes me (and probably other cancer patients) feel crap cos i can’t be that positive all the time.

Sending love.

Its not normal. I was in the absolute pits during treatment. Sick every day, barely looked at my children, argued with my husband every day because I wouldn't eat as I was so ill. What an absolute shite time. It was traumatic. My cancer is incurable but I'm currently enjoying a treatment free period. Its only now I have a tiny bit of positivity. Was still crying on Thursday night thinking about what I'm going to miss with my kids as they grow, though.

 

[CailinDeas]

I don't follow her anymore so I have no idea what her latest antics are. I had cancer at the same time as her second bout of cancer. We messaged a few times, she seemed sweet, nice. I have since unfortunately been rediagnosed as terminal and I find her whole story jarring. Her demeanor has changed so much. She is so smug and full of it. I hope people who are newly diagnosed don't think she is a reflection of what cancer is like. Texting her consultant in the middle of the night??? The thing I find utterly bizarre is the lack of Covid precautions. Before treatment I get three texts telling me not to attend if I am symptomatic, I am so aware of the dangers for nursing staff it makes me extra cautious, I can't get over the amount of contacts she has. Also cancer care is free in Ireland and she has private health insurance and is curable so she does not need money for foreign travel for trials, so what is the money for? So many young terminal mother's struggling to raise 20-40K highlight on their pages constantly what their money is being used for and why it's so helpful eg worthfighting4. It is hard to watch her flaunting her excess cash with no gratitude or regard. It's not her fault, the Kenny's set it up and should have pulled the plug sooner. I just wish she would show an ounce of grace or class or gratitude but she just comes across as utterly self obsessed. The night on the late late was creepy too, she was thrilled to be famous for having cancer. It is definitely a trend and seems to be a new career path, Georgie Crawford, Rachel Gorry, Denise and Ciaran Kenny, all creating careers from their cancer stories under the guise of helping others, but it's patently driven by self promotion.

 

[Aprillady]

That was Seamus O’Reilly in the Mercy she claimed said she was ok to go out as her bloods were ok. I highly doubt he thought it was going to be a night out with so many other households. He probably thought it was a dinner out with Barry.
I know if I was in the mercy having treatment I’d be concerned if she was in the same room as me after her night out.

Agree. Prof O’R is a true professional and I hate to see his credibility and professionalism discredited by Shannen Joyce’s lies for attention.

She took all of 5min to block me for liking a post that challenged her behaviour.

I know you read here Shannen. I was involved in your care at one stage so I hope you will think again before putting your team and other patients at risk. You can choose to put your own and your family’s health at risk, but consider other families who jeopardize their own health to take care of you.

 

[YellowMellow14]

I don't have the same blood cancer, but i do have an incurable blood cancer. I'm not currently on treatment but still at high risk to covid. I go everywhere. Do everything. My life is already being cut short so I'm not spending what's left of it stuck inside. I don't preach to others about the rules though. If I had a stem cell transplant in the near future I'd be a bit more careful. I'd not risk anything to have that cancelled.

 

[Quackers]

So sorry that your son went through this I cant imagine what it was like, I hope he is doing well now.
She had private health insurance so goes private for all her treatments so she didnt need a go fund me

Sadly he passed away. I will be heartbroken forever.

 

[Airy-fairy]

I don't think she is trying to buy one at all. But I don't think she'd get a mortgage because she has no steady income to prove she can pay it back.
At the end of the day in my opinion, people donated to help a girl who is sick. (the Gofundme actually didn't specify what the money would go on it just stated her history of cancer and to donate to relieve financial stress on the family). She is still sick. And yes there are so many other families fighting this same fight, or worse. But should we not be wanting funding or facilities to make it easier for every family instead of tearing down a girl who's fight was made a little easier? As someone who has immediate family who have gone through the exact cancer and procedure, with no help, the guts of 2 full years in a hospital far away from home, that is what my hope would be!

So you're incorrect as regards how the gfm page was set up.
At the beginning the gfm was generated to allow Shannen be accompanied by her partner to treatment, pay for accommodation, rent on the house they are in. As funds grew, she herself came in and said she was thrilled and that the funds would allow her to persue further treatment abroad if a transplant wasn't viable in Ireland.
There was nothing else added to her list of needs at that time while the gfm was growing, being reshared, and promoted.

It took an awful long time for the gfm to be closed. A disgraceful amount was raised.
Literally about 10 days later, a new car was purchased.
Then the #ads started, along with eyelash extensions, nails, clothes hauls, makeup, the list goes on. There was then an additional expenditure wish of ivf treatment where the money might be used. That's fine, but if she came clean and said she gets it free from the state anyway???? The accommodation in Dublin is also covered, but they're preferring to go private accommodation now
During restrictions, she was on holidays, suite break, lunches with friends, dinners out, christening, to name a few. Restrictions tightened, went shopping with mam for new floors and furnishings.
She then comes on and has the cheek to tell people to respect restrictions, when she herself is carrying on like there's no Covid.
So she did spend and splash.
She didn't disclose her intention of expenditure when raising her cash.
And NO stage has there been any ill health been wished upon Shannen. Nobody would want to be in her shoes. Of course she should live her best life. Of course she wants the best for her child.
But transparency is key here.
And also she needs cop on, to the fact she's in a privileged position, there are thousands worse than her. Be respectful and mindful of that.

 

[KimKardash91]

A young woman fighting for her life, losing her identity, worrying about her daughter and future, lost fertility & probably forced into early menopause amongst countless other issues as well as probably not having a great prognosis....
Give her a break ffs!

 

[Lipgloss93]

Very well said

 

[dontcome@me]

Tragic circumstances don’t give you a free pass from being called out on dodgy behaviour I’m afraid.
When I was having cancer treatment I wasn’t on social media at all for days or weeks at a time, never mind on flogging sweets and doing swipe ups every day.

 

[watchyourwan]

I haven’t posted on Tattle, ever...but the level of clownish-ness from this girl is drawing me out. She is well aware of how many people she is reaching on her platform. It is imbecilic of someone like her - who actually needs as many people as possible to get the vaccine in order to bolster her own security as an immuno-compromised person - to try to start up a debate on the Covid vaccine (or any vaccine, for that matter). She is a recipient of all sorts of crazy medicines and she knows well the ill-effects of some, which she acknowledges are necessary evils to make her better. There is nothing yet to show any such ill effects related to the Covid vaccine, with 10s of thousands already vaccinated in trials. Yet here she is, a week after her last chemo session and after a bit of ill-advised socialising at the weekend, sitting in front of 100k followers saying she’s on the fence about the Covid vaccine. The only thing we have that will allow us to eventually recapture sustained normality. What an absolute moron - and I say that not because I believe her ‘oh I was only saying....’ innocent-little-me act, but because I think she knew exactly what she was doing and did it anyway because a bit of drama and attention on Instagram ultimately matters more to her than anything else.

Which. Is. Mad.

 

[CailinDeas]

She would really want to lay off the AF links.
She was so greedy all black Friday week, let it go now and show some class.
In Fact all the bloggers need to take a long hard look at themselves and their behaviour.

I could not give a hoot about presents this year(I have them all bought as there's a chance I can get sick at anytime so need to be organised).

What most people have learnt this year is the importance of family and shared experiences and time together. That's what Christmas is about, nobody needs 20 pairs of trainers or more stretchy leggings or hair stylers or fake tan or lounge wear.

Hopefully we will all get time with the people we love. Hope you're all looking forward to some nice family time, what a year!

I think if I had just come through my third chemo journey and heading into a second stem cell transplant I would be focused on time with my family, get off social media for a few weeks and make some special memories.

Being a media hub, does seem to be her life goal right now, it's a pity she hasn't learnt more from her journey but I think she's really quite vacuous.

I was told last week this is most likely my last Christmas, my heart is broken, but it really makes you grateful for everyday and grateful for such wonderful support. Family is everything x

 

[Mona86]

I previously said here I donated €100 as I was one of the first to donate. Since then I have been disgusted by the greed. So luckily I paid via PayPal and I raised a dispute today in the hope to get my money back because I informed them i was under the impression the money was for hardship not luxury and the target of €10k exceeded by 17.6 times and there has been no transparency on funds over over spending on frugal items.

 

[CailinDeas]

When is she in Cork for the restaurant meal she was begging for last week? The absolute self pity is unreal.

Everyone I know with cancer myself included, we're SO grateful to be here for Christmas, to get to see our families, I got out of hospital tomorrow, I feel like I have won the lottery.

I have a very uncertain plan next year, but I am embracing today, living in the moment and I will worry about everything else when I have to.

I actually feel sorry for her that she has not learnt that live in the moment more. None of us know what's ahead, why waste precious time now worrying when you could be embracing the moment creating new memories.

I think the GFM has destroyed her, she has everything she ever wanted except what money cannot buy. I fear she will realise too late that greed and possessions will never make her happy.

I would apply the same to practically every blogger, they look so unhappy and devoid of joy, I think Covid has truly exposed it as a hollow vacuous profession full of extremely shallow wannabes.It makes me sad for them.

 

[Base2019]

I’m so glad this thread is here now... thought i was alone in thinking this! I’m going through cancer treatment at the moment - it’s not the same type as Shannon, but cancer all the same. I haven’t left my house from June/July, bar going to the hospital. I haven’t seen my family in months. She is constantly out and about going for lunches and hotel breaks. They tell you when your going through treatment that those things should be stopped until your treatment is over, and that’s aside from the fact that we are in a pandemic She seems to just do what suits herself. She’s turned into an insta hun influencer off the back of all this and I don’t think it’s right.

 

[CailinDeas]

reading this has really broken my heart what a strong inspirational lady you are , getting that news and still carry on everyday I don’t think I’d be that strong if it was me . I am praying for you so so hard , praying that you have the most magical Xmas with the ones you love and praying that 2021 brings wonderful memories and special times for you but most of all I’m praying and pleading with him up stairs for a miracle for you and I’ll never stop praying . Wishing you all the best And if you ever need anything like absolutely anything at all it doesn’t matter what it is please please message me or any of the ladies on here and I am sure we will do everything in our power to help with your request xx

Thanks for your kind words, you have made me cry , the compassion of strangers is overwhelming, I am down but not out, I don't feel like it's my time right now, I try to find joy in every day, it's a beautiful way to live, none of us know what's around the corner x

 

[Smurfett 23]

Non hodgkins lymphoma

This is type cancer that my mother in law has and she was advised to limit contacts, do not be around her grandchildren and no one to come into your house unless they wear a mask and keep their distance, ( dropping off a few groceries and seeing how she is) She is taking over 50tablets a day, has no appetite and won’t leave her house unless absolutely necessary.
And Shannon flying around all over the country on gifted and non gifted staycations... and no mask in sight.... yeah she’s really taking her cancer seriously