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Cancer 64
Posted on July 11, 2023 Leave a Comment
Here I am, back in the chemo ward, the usual array of chemicals dripping into my body. This is only my third go of possibly 12, but it is a bit of a drag. The best bit is talking to the nurses, finding out about their lives, and the banter that flies around. Fortunately it […]
Cancer 63
Posted on July 7, 2023 Leave a Comment
I am getting into a routine with the chemotherapy. Yesterday the third cycle started with a visit from the district nurse to take bloods, clean out my PICC line and change the dressing on my arm. Tpday I do the 30+ mile trip to see the consultant who will or will not permit my treatment. […]
Cancer 62
Posted on July 4, 2023 Leave a Comment
Another successful break while undergoing chemo, or at least I hope so. It has been suggested that I am trying to do too much, which is probably true and might explain why I am incredibly tired all the time, my legs ache as though I have walked for miles, and I have actually slept more […]
Cancer 61
Posted on July 3, 2023 Leave a Comment
Does it make it easier or harder to know that you are dying? Even though I do not know how quickly I am dying, I do know I am. I would like to think it is easier, that I am pretty certain that I won’t be facing the real decay and distress of old age, […]
Cancer 60
Posted on July 1, 2023 Leave a Comment
We are on holiday again. Every fortnight, immediately after my three day chemotherapy, I get a six day period where NHS staff are not poking around, shoving things into me, pulling things out, and making me sit quielty while a chemical mix is dripped through my body, hopefully attacking the cancerous growths and showing them […]
Dr Nigel Hunt 