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Cancer 124

I am writing this while in hospital, waiting for my Hickman line to be inserted. I have signed my consent form and been given information about the procedure. I love the bits that can go wrong. The best two are that they could puncture a lung or an artery. Even without mistakes they slice open […]

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Cancer 123

I am in the last week before my treatment restarts, and I feel physically better than I have felt since it started last year, nearly a year ago. Today I walked further than I have walked since my operation. It was under two miles, but it was hilly. I am absolutely knackered now, with even […]

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Cance 122

It hasn’t been a good day, either practically or psychologically. In practical terms, we were off to see the kids and only got as far as Birmingham before we had to turn back due to car trouble. My first new car. I thought they were supposed to be reliable. It seems overcomplicated to me. Perhaps […]

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Cancer 121

Tomorrow we will be home from our latest holiday. I wonder why I haven’t lived in Scotland. The scenery is spectacular, the food is British untainted by the Mediterranean influence so common in the south, the cost of living is lower and the people are friendly and generous. There are downsides of course, tartan, kilts, […]

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Cancer 120

I have complained about various illnesses and troubles recently. I might as well continue with the theme. I have toothache. At the best of times, toothache is a pain, a severe pain. When added to my list of failing biological systems it is more than a pain. I dread going to the dentist. I am […]

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