I know that started this brilliant idea so I wanted to carry it on for her and as the forum has become a little gloomy recently as we face loosing them both soon.
So
1. daloni and dizzie outlasted their prognosis by years and I am sure proved that you can have quality of life despite doctors best guesses and we all benefited from knowing them on here.
2. I just got back from a fabulous holiday in Galicia, northern Spain. I walked more than I have for months (chemo pushed me into a wheelchair) the food and wine was fab and I met old friends and laughed a lot.
3. Macmillan have admitted that their upgrade has been a bit sh*t and are working on improving it. Hurrah for Macmillan who have admitted it didn't go well. How many organisations actually come out and say that.
I don't like to think that newbies think that we are a miserable lot, what struck me on here when I came was how much joy, laughter and living went on despite cancer.
Nicky
A man of hidden talents good to know
In my case this was simple case of cause & effect. Moved to a hospital bed, then had no care for the next 12 days and no effective pain management. Things are looking up now, the parties involved are working well together, there are fewer highs and lows and there's more time between them. My niece is working from here today and have asked a friend to come for coffee this afternoon, all good! A huge thank you to everyone for the support and encouragement it really, really does help xx
You must be so excited about your daughters wedding ruthjp & it’s good to know the weather is improving.
The physios have just been and were absolutely lovely.They estimated my pain score as ‘severe’ above 6/10 so we didn’t try any movements today that could be provocative. I’m hoping the Consultant will agree to an epidural as there’s absolutely nothing to lose. xx
Three good things
1. I am now half way through the 3 months wait the consultant wanted before considering treatment so only 6 more weeks to go and 4 weeks to scan
2. I still feel ok (but have discovered along the way that doesn't mean nothing is happening inside)
3. Finally off to whitstable to see family this weekend for first time since before covid
Hope everyone has a peaceful bank holiday x
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