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 …
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Addendum
I knew I said that was was the last blog, but how can I keep my dry quips from my all. It has been a week yesterday since I finished with the NHS as fingers crossed I feel alright from a slight change in my voice, bit of a setback, (sound like Quentin Chrisp, with …
Battle number 1
We are now heading into the Spartans Battle of Thermopylae and as per my previous blog post the writing is on the wall. Unfortunately the commander (yours truly) received the news that hospice care is now the only thing required and chemo has ceased to be an option so I am in palliative care. Support …
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. …
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 …
Sixth and Hopefully last chemo
Had to ring the chemo unit once again yesterday morning as I had bloods taken on Friday and no update. Once more I had the results so was a waiting game on my behalf. My HB was 91 and my levels were 213 so was unsure if was going ahead or not. The answer was …
Further Waiting
Morning on this bitterly cold morning, sat here like an Inuit inside a freezer wrapped up. So what news I hear you ask. Well I had my bloods taken last week (trouble finding a vein) three attempts. I was having my chemo two days later so I naively thought they will fast track to say …
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 …
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 …
Back on Chemo
Morning everyone. Are we all ready to celebrate 🍾 the Royal weekend with a street party or a more intimate gathering. We are having a garden party with Pimms (I know can’t get much posher than a jug of Pimms). Lol. As it says in the headline I started my chemo last Friday after my …
Brain Man 