Blogging can be a great way to journal your experiences and share with others. Why not create your own cancer journey blog, or have a read of other blogs created by our members?
Unsure how to get started? Take a look at our help pages on blogs.
Eulogy for a Veteran
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the Gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the mornings hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush of
quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
I have a job.
It is as a casual lunchtime supervisor, covering when the main lunchtime supervisor's are off sick.
One is currently off on long term sick so I have worked last week, this week and due to work all next week. They never mentioned that at the interview. Also is it just me, or do schools have a different meaning of casual?
When I accepted the job, I thought that's fine I can work 2-3 days (while someone is sick with a cold) and have a couple of days off.
The last time I work...
Part one: Balloons aka Check up day
Normally GC keeps everyone waiting for hours (I think it’s cos we all swoon at his lovely shiny face and he takes ages to shovel us up off the floor and out. Today I go to get my coffee and she’s just pouring it out when...
“Little My to be weighed please...” booms the tannoy
Oh that’s me.. I’ll come back in a mo... save my coffee please...
Get weighed, get coffee and put in blood form and sit down to wait for blood tests...
Nige went for results yesterday for stem cell transplant he had over the summer ! To say we were a tad nervous was an understatement. Appointment wasn't until 3:50 so went and did some Christmas shopping first. Arrived at hospital and waiting was nearly empty which is a first , got into appointment more or less on time and the verdict is ............ 'IN REMISSION NO TRACES OF CANCER AT ALL' Wooo Hooo bring it on we are totally buzzing at the moment and looking forward to the future
...Hi Everyone,
My husband has returned home after 3 weeks 1 day of his stem cell transplant. He received Donor cells on 20th October and is now resting at home. He has coped remarkably well so far but I know this is only the beginning and we have still got a long way to go. Having him home is wonderful but I just wonder what is around the corner regarding infections! I know there be will some, I am told there will, I just have to sit and wait.....
The only issues he encountered were extreme fatigue...
Hi everyone,
First time I have discussed this stuff somewhere like here but need some guidance....
My mum has advanced malanoma... its been metastatic for the last 3 years including bones, lungs, breast, brian and so on.. blah blah. She is under an amazing prof at southampton, Christian Ottensmier who is leading in new medicine so that has been a benefit in someways.
Last year in October she had femour and knee bones removed in oxford and at the same time was tested for the BRAF mutation...
http://rayandmave.wordpress.com/2011/11/10/mesothelioma-my-diary-week-5-day-1-of-the-chemo-and-trial-a-busy-day-at-the-hospital-and-a-full-moon-tonight/ I have update my blog as i have had another Trial Drug day and chemo
My mum has got skin canver on her leg she has had the tumours removed twice.Went to hospital the other day and when they come to check this they said they had come back more aggressive so had blood tests to see if this had spread any where else in her body.They told her she would have to have her leg removed above her knee.She has had no chemo or nothing just 2 ops to remove the cancer.
Realy need someone who has been though the same thing to help me with this has i am finding it hard to take in...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007
