So the scan is good thank god, no shrinkage but no progression either. Another 4 months reprieve to live and to give my alternative treatment the extra time it needs to hopefully kick in. So wonderful not to have to consider chemo just yet. Very gratefull Kitty xx
While I was at the hospital today I overheard this obviously distressed woman having to make the decision between taking her last round of chemo which has been causing her serious side effects that could be life threatening, and not finishing her current treatment with the risk of having her cancer return. Heartbreaking Death by poison or death by cancer? Why are we still having to make these impossible decisions. 🙁
My last few days in Barcelona before I head home on Sunday. My hosts are holding a ‘little’ party tonight and I wake up looking like this! I have a really bad reaction to mosquito bites and go figure Valldoreix has a super tiger mosquito strain. It was off to the docs for a jab this morning. Was feeling a bit sorry for myself but feck it could be worse! X
I’m on my way back to Spain with a heavy heart, seems like the words ‘died from cancer’ are all I’ve heard, seen and read for the last few days.I know people just as important, loved and valued as these stars lose their lifes to this poxy disease every day, but Barcelona made me forget, the novelty made me forget, the sunshine made me forget, the having no hospital visit for a month made me forget, the being with people who know nothing about what…Continue Reading “I forgot”
So last Monday the 14th I met this lovely lady Dominuque, a complete stranger, friend of a friend of a friend of my brother.Dominique got in touch having read a post Fergus put out before I left home. Dominique and her family live in a town/village 25 mins outside Barcelona. I have not only been invited for christmas, I have been invited to stay on if I wish. Dominique is one of several people who have reached out to me on this crazy adventure, I…Continue Reading “Valldoreix”
It is three years today since my initial Breast Cancer diagnosis, apparently I am now hitting my statistical expiry date, scary thought. So while I can’t guarantee anything I can promise you that right now I am doing everything I can to stay well and stick around for as long as possible. Yes the last 3 years have been a bollox, endless treatments, needles, side effects, surgery, scans, progression, sadness, terror and then there is it the good stuff, the love and support and honesty…Continue Reading “3 years”
So i’m on the move again, a bit of a nomad at the min, not sure it is my natural state, I like somewhere to lay my hat and all my other rubbish lol. Still in hostel/apartments, double room, with kitchen, cheap,clean, safe,convenient, really quiet but this one is so dark and grim. Next one I have a balcony and a street view!! I could nearly spend the whole time flitting from one place to another. Sometimes I wonder what the hell am I doing…Continue Reading “Barking or wha”
After a bit of a shaky start and a lot of sleep, what can I say I’m feeling very lucky.Roamed around this gorgeous city listening to the bee gees, came accross christmas markets, carol singers, an opera singer in a little street at the back of the cathedral. It’s gonna be great and please god it’s gonna work and if not what memories I’ll have. Xx
I know you are probably sick of looking at my mug but It’s really important and nobody else seems to be talking about it like this, 722 deaths last year. Early detection does not guarantee a cure. 30% of people diagnosed with early stage disease will go on to develop Metastatic Breast Cancer which will claim their lives as it will mine. This can happen 5, 10,15 + years later. Some experts believe that very early stage diagnosis can make matters worse, as treatment supresses…Continue Reading “More options”
