I have a CT scan for my heart booked for the middle of September and an appointment with the oncologist on 14 August at 2 separate hospitals. My nights are still punctuated by waking at 3-3:30am. Are others going through this? Please let me know. I am finding myself becoming irrational and angry whereas before …
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Where am I now?
I have found lethargy is a huge factor. Sitting watching tv is soul destroying (no disrespect to the makers of day time television programmes) but it sends me to slumberland. Monday my inner sanctum took me to Moseley Old Hall (amazing day out). Laughs, food and history. Owned by the National Trust, Charles ÌI hid …
Waiting for the next stage
As I mentioned previously, my early departure was delayed due to my heart ache (no pun intended). Further ECG tests and an echo showed the left ventricle of my heart was irregular. Is there anything regular about me I hear you ask? I was released from hospital 2 weeks ago and I am now back …
Night before operation
Tuesday 15 July I was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham at 8pm ready for my operation the following morning. Yes I was more than scared and not just for me but for my family. The consultant had explained that due to the position of my tumour I would need to be awake for part …
Day 2 – 12
My background is I was adopted at 3 weeks old and I have a half sister, but we aren’t close. My parents died in 1982 of breast cancer and 1984 of leukaemia so I have a fear of hospitals. My wife who I love totally was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago and is …
My 10 battle campaigns
I am currently fighting an enemy not of my choice. I did not start it and may not possibly not finish it. My enemy chose me based on no particular qualities. My enemy is cancer. It has no respect for age, diversity, religion, gender or political affliction. It does not see you as a number …
Brain Man 