I am quite pleased with myself!!! I managed to wangle almost a month off my treatment !! Now, I'm not stupid, we are dealing with a critical illness here but put it all down on paper with a clear head and as I always say...... don't ask, don't get!! 29th Jan - End of cycle … Continue reading A Month Off….. →

In any situation, in life, through loss, through grief, with cancer, birthdays, a new job, an achievement....... you don't need a million friends.... you just need a few real ones! I have a brilliant support network! Well I should do. The journey of life has brought me some real gems! Some of my best carefree … Continue reading Friends and The Journey of Life →

At 8pm the night before my birthday, I managed to get an appointment in Windsor to see my oncologist!! BINGO!!! I couldn't have waited any longer for these results and really didn't want to either. Didn't want this hanging over my head on my birthday so was quite lucky to get an appointment. Had a … Continue reading The Results are out……. →

You put the needle in, you take the needle out, in out, in out, wiggle it all about. You do the hokey cokey and try the other arm, thats what its all about!! Oooohhhhh these veins are crappy Ooohhhhhh theres no getting in here Oooooohhh lets try the hand now.... We need to use the … Continue reading CT Anxiety….. →

As many of you have realised from my last few blogs, this Cheema has been in a bit of a dark place for about a month. Anyone who truly knows me, knows this is not like me. I am a pretty strong lass and I can take a lot of this crap. I've had to … Continue reading A Spiritual Awakening…. →

Cancer is fear, darkness, loneliness and uncertainty. Cancer is constant pain both physically and mentally. Sadness and hopelessness. Sleepless nights, night after night unable to get a routine. Cancer is just existing, not being a proper wife, mum or friend. Waiting, waiting, waiting for the next day, the next scan, the next consultation. Infusions, tablets, … Continue reading cancer, depends how you look at it! →