• 5 years and all clear, but now what?

    5 years and all clear, but now what?

    Content Warning: Whilst yes, it’s good news that I’ve had the five year all clear after my cancer, this update comes with a warning: this post isn’t celebratory. If you’re expecting a good news, positive vibes update, this isn’t it. read more

  • Cancer has taken my fear away

    Cancer has taken my fear away

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    At work I write a lot about the importance of protection, you never know what will happen, everyone can get cancer, etc, etc. But still… read more

  • Everything is awesome!

    Everything is awesome!

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    It’s serendipitous that my operation was when it was so that my recovery was during the last two months of a really crappy year. I’m… read more

  • Welcome 2018! (Also, 9 weeks post op!)

    Welcome 2018! (Also, 9 weeks post op!)

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    I think I can safely say all my goals for 2017 went straight out the window the moment I was diagnosed with cancer. That I… read more

  • 6 weeks post op!

    6 weeks post op!

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    Tomorrow is 6 weeks post hysterectomy!! With the exception of heavier than normal lifting (no full washing baskets etc!) I am pretty much doing exactly… read more

  • 261 Days

    261 Days

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    Today is 261 days since my cancer diagnosis. I don’t know why but it seems a lot longer than that! Today is also 31 days… read more

  • 4 weeks post op already!

    4 weeks post op already!

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    My lack of activity over the last month made it seem like it has dragged on but in reality I’m already two thirds of the… read more

  • Thankful

    Thankful

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    Whilst I no longer do the whole turkey and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving, much to Hubby’s displeasure, I do still give thanks for what… read more

  • Recovery is boring! Randomest post ever.

    Recovery is boring! Randomest post ever.

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    I have so many things I could do but my concentration is at an all time low so I don’t want to do anything. I… read more

  • Books, music, and telly, oh my!

    Books, music, and telly, oh my!

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    I’m home for what feels like forever and it’s only week 3 and I’m already tired of watching telly and sitting on the sofa and… read more