Hi Everyone - and thanks ever so much for the lovely messages. It made me feel happy reading them, knowing they were sent by people who are battling this coward and also by those who are carrying the heartache of losing someone they loved.
So, this is the first time I have been on site for what seems like ages, and I've missed all of you. I am still plagued with the breathlessness, but I went out with Mick today for a walk (a very slow walk) along Regents Canal in our part of Hackney, so at least I am back into getting exercise, albeit at the same speed as the Six Million Dollar Man, when he was in slow motion, lol. When I logged on, I noticed that I have rather a lot of PM's, and whilst I promise I will get around to answering them, I thought this wee update would let you all know that I was back in town. I start my course of radiotherapy on 25th February, which will hopefully do something to alleviate the breathing problems, plus deal with the small localised mass of cancer which is at the centre of my chest. I'm feeling very positive about the whole busiiness, even though I loathe radiotherapy - absolutely loathe it. My GP has prescribed extra Lorazepam for me to take on the days when I am being zapped, so that puts my mind at rest, as they do calm me down. I think that's all, but I have to tell you that it feels great being back on site, able to read your Blogs and get your PM's. You've all been so supportive, which has done wonders for my self esteem - it does lift you up when so many people reach out to you. Finally, I would like to thank you all for being the kind and caring people that you are. I hope all of you are well and that someone is caring for you, with lots of love kate xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Hi Kate glad you are feeling better and able to get out for a walk, Six Million Dollar man in slow motion is fine. Its good to see you back.
I just wanted to say hello to you my friend - I hope the radiotherapy went okay yesterday and that over the course it does it's job and zaps the little blighter to the size of a pinhead!!!
I was sent some photos of my mum from one of her friends in Kenya, mum had had them all over her walls in her little bungalow retreat - and as I looked through 30 years of her life, I realised that in every single photo she is smiling a big broad smile. Made me feel good knowing that when she said she'd had a great life, she really meant it!
I think of you often although I only really come on the site now a couple of times each week and I hope you continue to fight the beast and enjoy time with your wingless angel, laughing, smiling and walking - whether in slow motion or not!
