Tag: Lymphoma

A flaming tar barrel being carried through crowds of people on Paternoster Row, Ottery St. Mary, 5th November 2025.

Transplant +2,680: Ottery St. Mary

Posted on 13 January 202613 January 2026 by Tim

The last time I wrote we were in the process of moving home. I’m pleased to say that it all eventually came together and as of last August we are

Gnu (the yellow Caterham 7 in the foreground) on the Black Mountains Road, Brecon Beacons, Wales. There are two other Caterham 7's in the background.

Transplant +2,484: Still kicking the arse of the bastard beast

Posted on 1 July 2025 by Tim

It’s quite a while since I last updated the blog. The good news is that there really isn’t a lot to report. It will be my 7th transplant anniversary in

Transplant +1,903 : Stable

Posted on 28 November 202328 November 2023 by Tim

No news is good news! A little over 5 years after my stem cell transplant and I remain stable. I think. I have a hospital appointment in a few days

The view towards Beddgelert from the 'moderate' walk from Craflwyn, Snowdonia.

Transplant +1,598: Normal!

Posted on 27 January 2023 by Tim

Well, very close to normal – as close as I’ve been in five years. Latest blood test results show normal neutrophils (2.04), haemoglobin (148), platelets (159) and lymphocytes > 1.0.

A photograph showing cartons of Co-trimoxazole and Aciclovir

Transplant +1,528: Am I Normal Yet?

Posted on 18 November 2022 by Tim

It’s been an eventful few weeks. I had my 6th dose of Covid vaccine and annual flu jab in mid-October – which wiped me out for a few days. I

Transplant +1,467: Fourth Birthday

Posted on 18 September 2022 by Tim

As is now traditional, the anniversary of my stem cell transplant was marked by a birthday card from Jane. This one is fun as it’s an interactive game. You follow

Piper Tomahawk flying over Tollerton Airport

Holding Pattern

Posted on 26 January 202226 January 2022 by Tim

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.

Badge declaring that I believe in the Loch Ness monster

It’s a mystery

Posted on 1 December 20211 December 2021 by Tim

Today 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!

Ouch

Posted on 7 November 2021 by Tim

An 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,

Transplant +1,097: Third Birthday

Posted on 13 September 202127 October 2021 by Tim

Yesterday 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

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