Charlotte, Daniel and Alison here (John’s wife and children) AKA The Bairns and our lass. Sadly, our wonderful dad and husband John passed away peacefully with the three of us at his bedside on May 7th 2023. John loved writing his blog and updating people on his battle. Despite being given 12 months to live …
Tag Archives: oncology
Continuation
I hope everyone is OK. Apologies for the lack of communication bit up and down down affair since my last post. The consultant has decided to reduce my current chemo treatment from 10 days to 3 days over a sixth week rotation as the side effects were affecting me with as I said with the …
Happy 2023
Happy New Year fellow downhillers. I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and New year. I enjoyed a lovely time over Christmas, relaxing with my family. On 29th December I had an MRI and saw my consultant yesterday for the results. It wasn’t the best of news. The consultant informed me I have further progression. …
Merry Christmas
Festive greetings to you all. I hope you are all OK? I think about individuals we have lost this year and the rest of us still battling it. Cancer is a sh1t. I was supposed to have my chemo a few days later but it was decided by my medical team that the chemotherapy drug …
The life of Brian
Apologies for the delay in posting. I hope everyone is OK 👌. So what has happened to me since the last chapter. I have spent more time in A&E for two further transfusions as I was struggling for breath again. Chemo has been postponed as the consultant and nurse agreed the chemotherapy was affecting my …
Still no chemo
Afternoon fellow downhillers. I trust you are enjoying the sun but still taking care. I had a call from my doctor yesterday asking how I was. I thought read my notes instead of asking for my opinion. He hasnt seen me since the universe was created (slight exaggeration there it was actually 10 minutes after …
Cancervissary 3rd year of battle
Morning fellow downhillers. It is 3 years today that Brian entered my life and still resides although in a stable state I am pleased to say. Pleased to say I have had my cross match last Thursday and yesterday had to be in the hospital for 9am to have my first blood transfusion. 3 hours …
More Transfusions
Where am I upto in regards to treatment and health. Well I had my last chemo the end of April and was told to chill. Treatment wise aftereffects I was lethargic and constipated (I know some will say I was already full of s’,t). Mind you I have had a test to check for bowel …
Latest update
Good morning/afternoon/evening depending where on this planet you are reading this. I hope everyone is OK. It was awful to hear of the passing of Tom Parker from the band The Wanted with our shit condition. He was far too young (33) to be taken and his drive to try and make people more aware …
Latest news
I have just had a routine call call from my oncology nurse to catch up (you know the “how are you feeling questions”). I explained I was having my bloods taken today and if OK will start my chemo on Friday. I then enquired if she had the results of my last MRI as I …
Brain Man 