Distracting myself, hopefully!

  • A recap on a whirlwind last few days

    To recap what's been going on. I had gone from being fine last Saturday night, to waking up on Sunday morning very ill and terrified that the infection could start spreading through my body.  I had rung 111 to ask for advice.&...
  • 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...