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My life was going good til I got this news.
Let me start by saying I'm only 29 and I have 4 beautiful children, my life tuned upside down when I did a pregnancy test because I was gaining weight an my periods had been absent for 2 months. I did 3 tests and they came bk positive. I was over the moon as I thought this would change my life forever but it turned out I was wrong. After a few days I started bleeding heavily. I went to the hospital and had countless blood tests and scans before they...
This post explains the "singing" part of the blog title.
When I received my terminal diagnosis (1 to 10 years) in May 2015 I think I reacted like a lot of people. I felt my life was over, as if I was as good as dead. My oncologist saw this in me and suggested I go on one of the Odyssey weeks that run a few times a year. I had a look at the Odyssey website and confirmed I would like to have my name put forward as a participant.
In September 2015 I went on the Odyssey week. It was life-changing...
Thursday 4th May 2017.
Well it's been a while since I've blogged. Not a lot has happened really except that I've been very busy work wise with our holiday business with the Easter holidays and bank holiday, also I've had both daughters and partners staying over the last month and of course my gorgeous grandson. It's been lovely because it's taken my mind off things.
On 28th April I had my final results appointment with my surgeon, she had a big smile on her face when...
I was asked my opinion on pain on another blog post, in one of the comments - and I thought that the reply warranted its own post. So, here we are.
Pain, sucks.
It's really that simple, and in my own opinion, I'd say it's the worst thing about this disease when it's all looked at as a whole. For myself, the pain is what's stopping me from; going out and doing things, cleaning my house, enjoying things when I am out, working, baking, gardening, performing, etc. If I didn't have the pain then I'd...
Always involve partner in any treatment they won't feel so alone
Prostate cancer never go for surgery without looking at all options discuss fully with partner . Side effects of surgery affect your life for ever and should not be taken lightly. The word cancer is very frightening but decisions concerning treatment should not be rushed. After having surgery you could be told you need more treatment (radio therapy) because some of the cancer has been left in your body and is no longer contained with in your prostate.that is very cruel but necessary treatment if...
Apologies for not updating sooner but lots have been going on and to be honest I’ve been too exhausted to do anything. It’s been nearly 4 weeks since my operation and 3 weeks since my discharge from hospital so I thought it was about time to give an update.
The day itself started early. I duly arrived at 7:30 and was booked in. I saw my anaesthetist and a member of the surgical team and waited for them to confirm they had a bed in high dependency. Once confirmed I made my way, on foot...
So, I think I've mentioned before about feeling like friends have dropped me like a hot potato since I was diagnosed, and a couple of days ago I learnt about a possible reason why it may feel like this. In fact, in the last week or so, I've learnt of a couple of reasons now I think about it...... and I'm not sure how to feel about it.
The first is what people didn't feel like they could talk to me about their probems and all that was goin on in their lives anymore. So where we'd get...
I am 59 and sporting the slight fuzziness of a new growth of hair, and I am amazed to see, having been amazed at how beautiful other women are when their heads are shaved, that I too am beautiful.
Having attended the 'Look Good, Feel Better' workshops, I have learnt finally to enjoy playing with makeup and have used my face as a canvas rather than wearing my wig or scarves (although I do resort to hats when out walking in the cold). I love the feel of my new hair and seeing the wayward directions...
I'm sure you can guess from the title what this post is going to be about..... YUP! Constipation!
So, you've got cancer, you've maybe got a surgery or two to go through, and then treatment to endure. Then comes all of the side effects from those, be it; pain, lethargy, nausea, dizziness, drop in appetite, bits not working as they once did. There's the stress and concern over what this means for your future, and any family you might have or have wanted. Then there's the loss of your work/job...
