Seizure Poem

Radiotherapy almost done

2010-03-10T18:31:37Z

My six weeks will be finished on 22/03/10.

No, it doesn't hurt at all, can't feel any heat or anything strange.

If you have transport arranged by the hospital you may be waiting around, a lot, but it's a chance to get to know other patients 0: )x

Be prepared to feel very tired.

First radiotherapy

2010-02-11T09:48:51Z

I don't know how I'll be in 6 weeks time, but today will be my third zap and for anyone who is worried... it's not as noisy as an MRI scanner and it's much quicker. You can hear the swirling noise of the beam, but you feel no heat or pain during the treatment.

Best of luck 0: ) x

life insurance policy- critical illness cover

2010-01-20T10:12:18Z

Tell me your good or bad experiences... this is a minor problem in the bigger scheme of things. I'm with Aviva through Tesco life insurance. I was advised by call-centre staff I must be diagnosed as terminally ill (within 12 months) and there must be at least 18 months remaining on the policy. My oncologist is unwilling to co-operate with claim submission at this time, because he wants to know how I respond to treatment. Fair enough.

If I don't get a critical illness claim pay-out there are still two years remaining for a life insurance pay-out (upon death) and if I'm lucky enough to survive another two years, I'll be able to renew my policy, but they won't pay-out if I die from this "pre-existing condition." Same goes for most insurance companies.

Is a critical illness a terminal illness?

Radiotherapy

2010-01-20T09:55:51Z

Seven years later, a second tumour has sprung up in my temporal lobe. Radiotherapy preparation begins next Tuesday... anyone been through or going through this, please get in touch. Doc is vague re prognosis with or without this treatment, but he is keen to get started.

Artificial sweeteners may cause brain tumours?

2010-01-09T15:27:58Z

Internet evidence on some sites is damning.

Do you drink diet soft-drinks, chew sugar-free gum, or use artificial sweeteners in your hot drinks? (I'm guilty).

I've been reading about Aspartame and Phenylalanine. It seems there is a problem, but evidence is inconclusive.

http://www.mercola.com/article/aspartame/fraud.htm

Seizure

2009-11-07T17:55:25Z

Seizure

I’m all right. I have more highs than lows, it comes and goes. Walkin’ down the street with aching feet and my antique laptop, in a strop. Started a fit that didn’t fit; it just kinda hung. I didn’t have time for it or to sit on the floor for more so I kept on walking, and talking to myself for good health. One foot in front of the other. What a mother! People stare, in a blur, but I only care about her; my kid in school’s no fool………………

Traffic carbonated, colour painted, fizzed sideways, lengthways, always too much rush. Catch the next bus. Don’t push. Can’t get a cab! I wish that lad would take his hands out of his pants, in public, sicko, here I go: Don’t stress! Rest. My lips are numb. I’m dumb. This is no fun. Nearly there, wrong bus, more fuss, lost. Found, just gotta walk around, barrier. Carrier bag bust, fixed, just gotta keep goin’ - showin’ I’m all right.