Distracting myself, hopefully!

  • A diagnosis stuns me

    Later on Tuesday my phone rings and I see it's the hospital.  Consultant says they wouldn't normally do this over the phone but they have decided that in my case it's the best thing to do.  Checks I am sitting down and is h...
  • New worrying symptoms appear

    Sleepless night for me and my husband.  This morning I use a mirror to check how the wound from yesterday's procedure is healing.  Give my entire mouth a good inspection and for the first time I spot four new symptoms which are red flags fo...
  • Looks like the cancer may be back

    Lots of developments since the last post.  Spent 2 days at the hospital.  Whilst sorting out the abscess they find something else worrying.  I find this blog a great place to cope with all my thoughts so I will be back at some poi...
  • Now I need to distract my husband from worrying

    I'm feeling in good spirits this morning.  The antibiotics have kicked in already and I'm feeling much better.  The pain has almost gone and the swelling is reduced.  The symptoms are manageable now and it won't be a proble...
  • Chasing the hospital

    It's a week now since I was referred to the hospital so I have set aside today to find out what's happening about my appointment.  I am now hearing stories of neighbours who have been on out patients waiting lists for mont...