Some of you may have realised that I haven't uploaded a blog in quite some time. I can only apologise for my absence but I'm sure most of you, if not all of you, will understand. In a quick synopsis: I've been on holiday to Spain, I've passed my driving test, Christmas happened, I've upped … Continue reading I’ve Been Gone + Update
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My Heart Update
No, this isn't about my love life... Most of you might know that I was diagnosed with supra-ventricular tachycardia if you don't know then I suggest you read my blog or carry on blind... up to you. Anyhow, I and my cardio team decided that I should finish my cancer treatment and wait until I … Continue reading My Heart Update
25th May, One Year Onward
One year ago today I received confirmation of my cancer diagnosis; primary mediastinal large diffuse b-cell lymphoma. I've completed the most awful, horrific, and brutal treatments over the past year, I honestly wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. 1 cancer diagnosis 1 bronchoscopy/biopsy 1 collapsed lung 2 weeks in hospitals 2 days in intensive … Continue reading 25th May, One Year Onward
Wiggin’ It
Losing my hair to cancer was a massive shock to me... for some reason, it didn't cross my mind that I would lose my hair until they mentioned it to me. You lose your identity, and cancer takes that away from you. But fear not, once I braved the shave, I never looked back. We're … Continue reading Wiggin’ It
Scanxiety – Poem
An uncontrolled state of mind, the intoxicating sobriety and the induced anxiety. The feeling of the unknown is bliss, but both are brutally co-existing. The evil and the good, tugging the rope of war, battling the thoughts inside my brain. Push and they pull, tethering the nervousness. Picking me apart like pigeons in a park. … Continue reading Scanxiety – Poem
Life Lessons Cancer Gave
No person should ever have to experience cancer and all of the downs it brings. But with any life experience; there's always something valuable you can learn from it. I definitely wouldn't recommend cancer to anyone... it would get 0 stars on yelp from me, alongside a very negative review - it would probably look … Continue reading Life Lessons Cancer Gave
Chemo Number Five
I can't do this. I don't want to do this anymore. Those were the first words that came to my head in the morning. Remember what you're doing this for. The pit in my stomach was nothing like I've ever felt before. After this one, I'll have one more left, I convinced myself. Just get through this. … Continue reading Chemo Number Five
Chemotherapy: Three’s A Crowd
My third chemotherapy was at The Churchill and this time I was upgraded to the big recliner chairs - get in! It was a long wait before they even started the chemotherapy, they looked really busy and a few nurses were dotted around attending to people. I didn't mind the wait, I had brought a … Continue reading Chemotherapy: Three’s A Crowd
CLIC Sargent – ‘Look Good, Feel Better’
Today I took a trip to Maggie's Centre in Oxford and attended the event 'Look Good, Feel Better' for teen and young adult women who also have or had cancer. This was my first time getting involved with any type of event within the cancer community - and it was fantastic! Usually, I would dismiss … Continue reading CLIC Sargent – ‘Look Good, Feel Better’
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