I'm in remission since 15th October last year , but last year is still very real to me and in the present , I was told there was nothing wrong with me by the physio therapy department , so when I was then diagnosed with NHL , Diffused malignant High grade B cell lymphoma , after tests it was found out to be ( Burkitt's lymphoma ) I couldn't take it on , my mind went from 0 - like 10000 is a space of minutes when the consultant told me , but myself I was in so much pain I ended up asking my brother then my cousin to travel 25 miles to the nearest NHS24 both times sitting in the car was murder the pain was so bad , I was sent back to my local hospital and I was given a MRI , it found a mass where according to physiotherapist I had no pain , I was lucky that I went as the mass was the size of a Galla melon or a big Grapefruit and it had attached itself to my spine , I was then sent to Queen Elizabeth hospital 22 miles away from my home , I was immediately started on my treatment R-CODOX & M/IVAC , Last year was torture as my mind from all the steroids and chemo it went haywire , the things I thought of would blow your mind , but now I can sit and laugh about it , I was kidnapped.. I was gonna try and escape , a wormhole at the bottom of my bed & I was adamant if I jumped through it I'd be back home with my boys that's just the beginning.. my 2 son's had to go into care , I spent 16 weeks in hospital , I went into hospital in May , last time I saw mum was Mother's Day , she went into hospital and 15th October she passed away , this year so far I've spent 2 weeks in hospital as I had covid which for almost a year I was trying to hide from it , but it got me , so last year is one year I definitely don't want to repeat , sorry for the long post just had to get it out , feeling down at the moment as you can imagine , Everyone Have An Amazing Christmas And A Fab Start to 2023 , Best Wishes From Me , Andrew and Gary Xx
Hi again Gypsy rover you have indeed had a rollercoaster of a journey be you have done well to navigate this and let’s look for 2023 to be a much different type of year for you, Andrew and Gary.
I hope that you have a great Christmas ((hugs)) from Mike Thehighlander xx
Hi Mike , Thank you for your reply, I guess that's what I needed just someone out there that might be listening, My cancer recovery journey is real to me, lost mum on 15th October and my friend 23rd December, he didn't want me to know as I had just came through it, he wasn't alone he had his bbf.. it was him that called me that day with the news, I'm getting the boys on Thursday till Monday, then back again The following Thursday for the bells, this has been a truly quick year, in fact to quick, I hope you and the family have a fab Christmas and an even better start to 2023. 
Hi Gypsy rover
So sorry to hear that you've had such a tough time last year and I'm sorry for your losses.
I really hope that you and your family have a great Christmas and a great 2023, you deserve it.
Best wishes
Daisy53
