Twelve months ago today (30th July) I was at a neighbours wedding, helping them celebrate their special day. The previous day, we'd had friends over and enjoyed a nice summers evening over some great food, conversation and the odd glass of wine. Fast forward twelve months and I would never have thought I'd be sat … Continue reading The Cancer Journey Begins
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Diagnosis, Week 2, the MRI scan!
Being someone who doesn't like confined spaces I wasn't looking forward to having an MRI scan. It didn't help that both my parents had previously had an MRI scan and neither of them spoke positively about the experience. Anyway, the day arrived. MRI scan here I come! My wife accompanied me to the hospital and … Continue reading Diagnosis, Week 2, the MRI scan!
Week 2, The Friday phone call…
Friday's, day of the week that everyone feels great. The weekend is only hours away and all the stresses of the work week seem like a distant memory. Well that's how I usually felt on a Friday afternoon, however this Friday was going to turn out that little bit differently. The previous week when I … Continue reading Week 2, The Friday phone call…
Week 3, The results!
As we entered the last week in January and week 3 of my diagnosis the fun memories of NYE seemed a very distant memory. Monday morning was here. My wife and parents around me for support we got in the car and drove the 5 or so miles to the hospital. Never had a I … Continue reading Week 3, The results!
Week 4, Urology team & telling friends.
True to Dr Watsons word, a day after my appointment with him and his team I received an appointment to have an Ultra sound on my testis that week and an appointment with the Urology consultant the following week. The NHS once again performing in a time of need. I arrived at Doncaster hospital (DRI) … Continue reading Week 4, Urology team & telling friends.
Taking time out…Trip to Chatsworth.
Ok, so my last blog finished with the line....Next stop, Sheffield Cancer hospital....however I thought a trip Robin (my wife) and I made to Chatsworth House the weekend before was an important part of this journey so here's a bit of context. Apart from being one of the grandest stately homes in the UK and … Continue reading Taking time out…Trip to Chatsworth.
Week 5 & 6, My 34th Birthday, & Western Park
February. Some may describe it as a dull, dark and uneventful month. Me on the other hand has always loved February, why? It's my birthday month and I love birthdays!! February 2018 though, was no normal birthday month. My birthday fell on a Monday (12th February) and as luck would have it, so did my … Continue reading Week 5 & 6, My 34th Birthday, & Western Park
