My health perspectives this week come with some self-inflicted increases in pain and discomfort. As I was writing last week’s update, Alanna and I had just put the finishing touches to a very last minute trip decision (more details below). The impact of that trip was notable, but to
The health aspects begin the update, as usual. I had my latest round of blood tests and medication renewal. As part of the blood test conversation, I asked if it was possible to move to the 3-monthly tests and medication renewal. That was discussed with Dr. Rahman at our last
This past week started on a low. I was working on book cover aspects first thing, but by lunchtime, my head had become very tired, which then affected my eyes. It may have been due to me not eating enough during the morning, unsure. However, the knock on impact was
Hello supporters and readers. This update will cover the past 2 weeks, as it has been a fairly normal period of time. From the health perspective, I have been noticing a gradual increase in my back pain and that pain appears to be moving around different parts of my lower
Morning Folks, Health updates this week are (thankfully) scant, with some back issues and, what I think is, lower back muscular pain. A new development and I am unsure if it it connected to the start of the consumption of the supplements (Vit D and Calcium); time will tell. I
One year ago, I was admitted to hospital and spent 6 days there, being pumped full of intravenous antibiotics, with the sole aim of allowing my neutrophils to recover and my immune system to build. That was one of the low points in my journey to date and at that
A shorter update this week, but one that begins with a key anniversary, that of my final chemotherapy session, one year ago. I did not know that then, as a further session was planned. However, that would not take place and inbetween, I would have some of my most challenging
HI Folks, will start with the usual health aspects and this week, they were mostly ‘self-inflicted’. I went to London on Thursday, in connection with the consultancy work I am currently doing. That was by train and the journey was fine. However, being on my feet, combined with not very
This week began with the bi-monthly blood test, followed by the medication renewal two days later. As highlighted previously, this is the main ‘check-in’ now, with regards to developments with the disease. So, although routine, there is a degree of trepidation ahead of each test. This is the second of
A much quieter week, following the busy birthday week. From a health perspective, and following on from the birthday week, I have been going over the many images we took during that week and two things stood out. 1. How my features have been impacted by the disease and the
Birthday week, so buckle up, as we had a busy one! Despite the many rabbit holes my mind has gone down, since being told I had cancer (not long after, had the terminal prognosis) and working through the various physical and additional mental challenges over the past 18-months, I am
Hello readers and supporters. I will take this opportunity to thank all of you who took the time to answer my question, regarding the frequency of these updates and their content; your time and input is appreciated. The current health situation is currently dominated by the lower back pain. Notable