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Posted on June 19, 2026 Leave a Comment
I had a bit of a crisis the other day. My stoma bag was full so I went to empty it. For those who don’t know this involves leaning over the toilet, releasing the bottom of the bag and squeezing outmthe contents that then hopefully flow into the toilet – always flow for me rather […]
Cancer 258
Posted on May 22, 2026 Leave a Comment
Apparently it was supposed to be hot today, by British standards. If that is the case why did I need two blankets and a hot water bottle to sit outside? I have justmcome inside and my hands are very cold. I have got my inside blanket on so hopefully I will warm up soon. It […]
Cancer 246
Posted on April 11, 2026 1 Comment
Well, that was an experience. I have some advice for those of you who have a terminal diagnosis of one sort or another, don’t wit until you are dead to have a wake, especially if you have a wonderful set of friends. I don’t really know where the idea ame from. It was originally going […]
Cancer 240
Posted on March 13, 2026 Leave a Comment
My tiredness and dropping off to sleep is getting serious. I am sitting reading the draft of my thesis (yes, draft complete and printed out – long way to go yet though) and found myself with my head down, fallen asleep. OK, last night I got virtually no sleep, because no matter how tired I […]
Cancer 225
Posted on January 9, 2026 Leave a Comment
It is the middle of the night (0347), it has been snowing, and we are supposed to be going on holiday to the Lake District today for few days – that 6 day period I get between hospital visits every fortnight. I am not sure yet whether we will be able to leave in the […]
Dr Nigel Hunt 