Sunday 11 September 2022

Re. phone consultation.

Regarding my phone consultation with a doctor I've never actually seen, it appears there is no more treatment available for my cervical cancer. Palliative care team were supposed to have contacted me but I've not heard yet. I feel reasonably well still, so not that bothered. My new prognosis is from few months, to 1 to 2 years,  but outcome unpredictable. Nice to know anyway. Hopefully I'll make my holiday to Italy. My friends can always take my ashes with them if not -   and say I actually went!

I find dark, gallows type humour helps, so I'll probably publish more of it, as I get nearer the clog popping experience.

Wednesday 7 September 2022

My Cancer Prognosis

 It's a while since I posted on here, not that anyone reads it very often.

I was diagnosed with the big C, (cervical cancer) last summer and after various tests at my local hospital I was referred to Addenbrookes in Cambridge for light chemo, radiotherapy and also brachytherapy. After initial promising results, it unfortunately came back aggressively and my condition is now terminal.

A big, up to 18 hour op, was deemed out of the question due to my age. They may be able to delay the inevitable with treatment and I'm waiting to speak to consultant on Friday to discuss options.

I'm feeling quite well considering and intend to enjoy what time I have left, so Italy here I come next month! I might even get my bum pinched!

I bought some new anti-wrinke firming face cream the other day. Hopefully, by the time I pop my clogs, I'll look "dead" good in my coffin!