Dignity Pants and other misnomers

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High Noon was the end of part one of my cancer journal, covering the first 8 months of 2023 and my transformation from a fit, healthy and active 59 year old to having cancer, with secondaries, and a bonus heart condition. And a poor prognosis..... Pa...
- 15 Nov 2023
High Noon

Dignahtee

High Noon This marks the end of 3 months of tests and consultations and the end of part one of my journaling of my life with cancer. It’s a bit of a tear jerker…. The classic 1952 western has a memorable theme featuring the line &...
- 31 Oct 2023
The sequel...part two of 'Responsible Adults and a Big Knife'

Dignahtee

Responsible adults and a big knife – Part 2 Everyone has gone and there is a new nurse present. The recovery nurse. She asks me how I am feeling. Good, I think except my throat is a bit sore? She removes the air-way; a plastic tube that keeps y...
- 25 Oct 2023
Responsible Adults and a Big Knife

Dignahtee

Friday 18th August is biopsy round two. A second visit to the rectal verge to collect tissue to enable an accurate diagnosis and decide on the medical approach. Last week’s attempt using gas and air for pain relief failed to gather enough mate...
- 28 Sep 2023
Taking Stock, and an update on the heart

Dignahtee

Last weeks biopsy failed to gather enough tissue to progress a treatment plan and this afternoon I am off to day surgery at Musgrove Park for another go, this time under general anaesthetic. This will allow a surgeon to remove what they need without...
- 20 Sep 2023

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High Noon

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Taking Stock, and an update on the heart