shank's blog

Well not so good news this week. After having my op to remove a sarcoma in my thigh (successfully) 4 months ago and then 6 weeks of radiotherapy, I had just started to get back to "normal" when I get the flu. At least I had flu like symptoms. Then I get a cough. Go to the doctors, he gives me antibiotics. 2 weeks go by cough getting worse and now I'm coughing up blood. He gives stronger antibiotics and sends me off for…

It seems as with most other pressing issues that the South West is lacking a support group for Sarcoma patients and carers. My consultant came to me the other day after meeting with people from the Sarcoma UK South Support group and asked if I would be interested in setting one up. Under the umbrella of Sarcoma UK there are many resources available to us but, having an opportunity to meet with others close by could be…

It's been 2 months since my op to remove a Pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma Grade III from my left thigh. I'm on day 4 of a 30 day radiotherapy session and I start physio in a fortnight. I'm down to one crutch if I leave the house and can hobble around on my own inside, as long as something is close by to hang on to. My profession is as a self employed IT Engineer/Consultant and I haven't had the motivation, energy or mobility…