Holding Pattern
National Geographic’s “Air Crash Investigation” is an endlessly fascinating watch for me, if sometimes rather grim. The step by step piecing together of the evidence is what holds my attention.
Continue readingkicking the arse of the bastard beast ™ since 2014
National Geographic’s “Air Crash Investigation” is an endlessly fascinating watch for me, if sometimes rather grim. The step by step piecing together of the evidence is what holds my attention.
Continue readingToday was results day. My consultant was able to give me some very good news – my PET/CT scan shows that I remain in complete molecular remission from lymphoma. Hurrah!
Continue readingAn update. Weeks of low neutrophil and lymphocyte counts have led to a (permanent?) suspension of my rituximab maintenance sessions. After regular g-csf injections failed to shift the dial much,
Continue readingYesterday was the third anniversary of my stem cell transplant. This year’s card was more of a story book than a card … With the Covid-19 pandemic still raging and
Continue readingAfter a stop/start year for treatment I had my first maintenance dose of Rituximab since September on Friday morning. Strictly speaking I was below the neutrophil count required (1.3 vs
Continue readingSaturday marked the second anniversary of my stem cell transplant. With everything that’s happend since last year, it was a much more muted event. I did get a fantastic card
Continue readingThe world has changed dramatically since I last wrote here. The phrases “social distancing”, “self-isolation” and “shielding” are now common currency. I’ve been working from home since March 11th as
Continue readingThe last time I completed the Cancer Research UK walk 10,000 steps a day challenge was after I was diagnosed, but before I had chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant
Continue readingIt’s been five years since I was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). I’ve always wanted to know what to expect from treatment. In 2014 the general consensus among haematologists
Continue readingHow am I? There’s a simple answer – worried, anxious and fatigued. But that’s far too simple an answer, as I’m also hopeful, grateful and optimistic. I feel as if
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