It’s been a busy and interesting month, starting with us finally getting the decorator booked to do the hall, stairs, landing and downstairs loo. Had to change our ideas about a few things, and I still can’t find a wallpaper that we both agree on!! There is so much on offer out there, but boy … More Everyday Life and making new friends
Another great blog from Ronny Allan paying tribute to all the fantastic nurses out there, keeping us going from day to day Ronny Allan – Living with Neuroendocrine Cancer I had minimal exposure to nurses throughout the first 55 years of my life. I did spend a night in hospital when I was 16 having … More Always thank your Nurse – sometimes they’re the only one between you and a hearse!
Happy to report that the visit to the see the surgeon went well, Dr Fulford was a lovely guy and went through everything with us, explaining what the options are and the risks. We even got to see my CT scan and view my resident aliens, he even drew a diagram showing their positions, didn’t sign … More Still Learning
Its been a tiring and uncomfortable few weeks, and I am not to sure what the actual cause is, or if in fact it can be put down to any one thing. Partly I think it is down to the higher dose for my injection, it took me a good few months to get used … More Still lots to learn!
I cannot believe that we are half way through March already, and how busy my life is. Following my initial visit to the Christie at the beginning of February I have already been back three times, and have another 3 visits over the coming weeks. However, once all the tests and results are out of … More Moving forward
On the 24th January I celebrated my birthday, my 54th year on this earth my first one with cancer, and as a grandma; and on the day itself it felt no different to any other, which was good. In fact I had a lovely time, out for a meal with family and friends the night … More Birthdays and Consultations
It’s been a funny old week, I got my latest MRI results on Monday, and it was not what I was expecting. It could have been worse, but then again it could have been better… I had my appointment Monday morning, and over the weekend I had been looking at flights and places to stay … More Down to Earth with a Bump
It’s been a busy, fun and tiring few weeks, and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world:-) I re-joined the gym, in an attempt to keep fit, starting with swimming, yoga and pilates. Two weeks in and I strained my knee doing pilates of all things, so think I will be giving that particular … More December Fun and Family
Well it has been a while, so I thought it was about time I got my finger out. It’s not like me to be quiet, but is has been a busy few weeks. Just after my last blog I was laid low with a urinary tract infection, not something that I am unfamiliar with, but … More Its Been a While…
I am happy to report that my first injection administered by my husband, under supervision went well. Well I didn’t scream!! This will make life so much easier for both of us, as I will not have to worry about appointments, and he will not have to worry about taking me. I am very grateful … More Me and My Monthly Jab
On Monday 5th October, I was back at the hospital to get my first set of results for bloods and 5HIAA. Needless to say on the day I was tired and a bit apprehensive, I hadn’t slept very well on the Sunday night, neither of us did! Thankfully, it was all good. My liver function is … More A Good Result & Keeping Busy
So, following on from my last post I continued with my return to work, in that I did another two days the following week as part of an agreed gradual return to work plan. However, I quickly realized that only 10 weeks after diagnosis and still getting used to my medication, as well as the … More Work & Holidays
It has been busy and tiring few weeks, a birth, a short break, a family birthday, and a return to work. I am very happy to announce that we have become proud grandparents for the first time, to a gorgeous baby boy, born on the 7th August to my youngest daughter and her husband, Arthur … More Getting Back to Normal!
So, after causing some confusion with my last post (now updated), I though I would look back at the various symptoms I have had over the years, and how once they are all put together maybe the profile fits. I have had various stomach problems over my life, which I just put down to genetics, … More Putting a puzzle together…
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