Due to my wobble, MacMillan called and recommended I try the two day HOPE course. I was reluctant, it meant sitting in a room with other survivors and being all open. I wanted to know more people who had treatment – but I also didn’t want to be forced to be open or to make … Continue reading 26 November 2021 – Hope Course
19 October 2021 – Reunited with my surgeon
So I had a wobble, when I was trying to console my friend who got diagnosed with cancer I did something stupid, I looked on google about cancer survival rates over five years. IT WAS NOT GOOD. So I went in to a tail spin. Maggies were great, but they also recommended because there are … Continue reading 19 October 2021 – Reunited with my surgeon
13 October 2021 – Annual cancer check
I had my annual cancer review – a CT scan, followed up with a colonoscopy. I was terrified of the latter, the last time I had the procedure I found out I had cancer –a room full of students staring at a computer screen and me with a tube up my gaping butt, half stoned … Continue reading 13 October 2021 – Annual cancer check
04 August 2021 – My first Anniversary
I know I have not written for a while, I’ve been distancing myself to give me a break from cancer Bry. But apparently it’s my one year anniversary since my diagnosis so it’s apt I make an effort today. [Note this should involve actual presents or a tiara - I will write to Hallmark]. Since … Continue reading 04 August 2021 – My first Anniversary
06 May 2021 – Referral back to Surgeon Team
My colorectal specialist nurse called today, she was with me during my diagonosis and surgery (until I was transferred to the chemo team). We had a good natter and laugh (mainly about dogs – shocker) – we discussed that I would have a blood test in August to look at my tumour count(?), a CT … Continue reading 06 May 2021 – Referral back to Surgeon Team
15 April 2021 – Post Cancer Course
I left Bertie that morning with a friend, a five minute drive seemed like an hour as she does’t like the car and whined, cried and howled during the journey. As soon as I left I missed her, even her needle teeth – I’m starting to look like my hands have fallen in to a … Continue reading 15 April 2021 – Post Cancer Course
08 April 2021 – She’s arrived!!
My parents came up to visit me for a few days, it was a lovely experience to spend a few days together but without knowing there was a horrible cancer treatment coming. However, the reason for the visit wasn’t me, it was of course the beautiful Beatrice ‘Bertie’ coming home. Honestly, I’m writing this post … Continue reading 08 April 2021 – She’s arrived!!
26 March 2021 – the last pills
I took my last chemo pills, what an anti climax – there was no champagne or bubbles, no party. It was actually depressing - I cried a lot – I expected something, a little get together in the garden even. I beat cancer during Covid – I am angry how that will never be acknowledged, … Continue reading 26 March 2021 – the last pills
23 March 2021 – Pupdate
Bertie’s breeder has been in touch, would I like to meet her this week? We decided on the 25 March, the day before I take my last chemo pills, so it will be a very special treat. Honestly, Bertie looks like such a snugglebum – I’m in love and also a bit terrified. I hope … Continue reading 23 March 2021 – Pupdate
21 March 2021 – a weird anniversary
A strange day….well the start of a weird week, the big countdown to no more chemo. The weird part is the week itself. Exactly one year today the excruciating pain started to develop, who knew where this would lead? Should I have driven to Devon the next day to see the folks on Mother’s Day … Continue reading 21 March 2021 – a weird anniversary
19 March 2021
I had an appointment with Maggie’s this afternoon - I caught my counsellor up on recent events such as the Oxalyplatin stopping and chemo nearing the end. We talked about the post cancer course I was going to go on to help me with the next steps of dealing with cancer. My counsellor is the … Continue reading 19 March 2021
21 March 2021 – A weird anniversary
A weird day… Well, the start of a weird week, the big countdown to no more chemo. The weird part is the week itself. Exactly one year today the excruciating pain started to develop, who knew where this would lead? Should I have driven to Devon the next day to see the folks on Mother’s … Continue reading 21 March 2021 – A weird anniversary
19 March 2021 – Maggie’s
I had an appointment with Maggie’s this afternoon - I caught my counsellor up on recent events such as the Oxalyplatin stopping and chemo nearing the end. We talked about the psychotherapy course I was going to go on to help me with the next steps of dealing with cancer. My counsellor is the best … Continue reading 19 March 2021 – Maggie’s
17 March 2021 – Shine Cancer Support
My Mum reached out locally to a few organisations about my Blog. One of which was the Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust Foundation. She had a reply that said they work with a charity called Shine that specialises in cancer support for individuals in their 20s, 30s and 40s. I have now been on their … Continue reading 17 March 2021 – Shine Cancer Support
14 March 2021 – Mother’s Day
Luckily my folks were already staying with me for chemo (oh and Mother’s Day). I gave Mum a card and gift from me and one from Bertie to her Nana – maybe the cancer has spread to my brain, I’ve gone nuts! (Bad taste joke that only I am allowed to make!) I also got … Continue reading 14 March 2021 – Mother’s Day
12 March 2021 – Chemo, ROUND 8
This round only consisted of going to hospital and picking up my pills – but what a trip! My parents came up the day before as I think they wanted to see out every cycle, plus I had never taken the pills on their own before, so they could be there just in case my … Continue reading 12 March 2021 – Chemo, ROUND 8
10 March 2021 – Oncology chat
My oncology nurse called me today, it felt weird because this is almost it. I am to pick up the last of the Capeciteabine tablets at the hospital and she was wondering whether steroids would help with the foot-hand syndrome. I await the surprise on Friday when I nip to collect them. The purpose for … Continue reading 10 March 2021 – Oncology chat
07 March 2021 – Idiot
There was sunny weather today, as a result I went for a walk to check my feet, there is still remnants of blood blister from the last one. I'm an Idiot, i'm crippled again! I have heard the phrase don’t try to run before you can walk – where is the saying for don’t try … Continue reading 07 March 2021 – Idiot
05 March 2021 – Udder cream 2
BUY IT!! It’s a weird moisturiser, it leaves no residue, you don’t even feel like you have applied anything after 30 seconds. I have bathed my feet in it all this week and the blister has almost dissolved as well as where the burns broke the skin. I am now using it on my face … Continue reading 05 March 2021 – Udder cream 2
27 February 2021 – Udder cream
Today I woke refreshed, and had the joys of spring, it was a sunny weekend, I have no more Oxalyplatin and I felt a little bounce in my step. I needed some food and thought why drive – it’s only about 1.5 miles (3 mile return) to the shop – DICK! Honestly, when do I … Continue reading 27 February 2021 – Udder cream
Bryony vs. Bowel Cancer 