We are still awaiting the results of the CT scan. Meanwhile, M's temperature spiked again and as it was a Sunday evening, we were told to go immediately to A & E. Once again the anti-sepsis treatment was administered by very slow drip and I e...
End of June 2022: Things came to a head when M developed a fever again and developed very painful stomach cramps and severe diarrhea that threatened to dehydrate him, especially with the difficulties swallowing water. Again we had to rush...
May 2022: Cycle 5 and 6 proved more of a struggle, with low-level pain and fatigue setting in and digestive issues getting troublesome. The strength of chemo was dialled back to 80% because of the toxicity, especially the neuropathy ...
April 2022 M was a real hero throughout Rounds 1-4. He continued to work 3 days a week for Citizens Advice. Helping others helped him to put things into perspective and gave him a focus away from his own problems. Both of us wo...
November 2021: It all started with deteriorating acid reflux problems and associated pain and discomfort, with some mild swallowing issues. My husband (M), aged 63, no longer enjoyed pizzas or door-step sandwiches. He was getting a bit fussy an...
