8 – THE NEWS I DREADED

8 – THE NEWS I DREADED

Back in October 2019, when I first came under the care of the wonderful Oncology team at Worcester, I knew that my future was the palliative pathway. I would undergo a series of delaying treatments, but eventually I would exhaust the options and that would be it. So...
9 – BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE

9 – BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE

15th December 2023 (day 1648 since my diagnosis):  Find myself in an ambulance on the way to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. 45 minutes earlier I was undergoing an ECG at the medical centre as part of the investigation into my low blood pressure. I went to stand up...
6 – GETTING BACK TO NORMAL

6 – GETTING BACK TO NORMAL

It may seem strange to hear from an individual that is well into his 3 to 5 years – but I have enjoyed the last 18 months. Even ignoring some health scares, one including putting a camera where adults really should not put cameras. The pandemic was a challenge,...
3- IS IT ME?

3- IS IT ME?

The last few months have been difficult. My PSA has been rising since the start of the year. In September, as you are reading the magazine, it is likely that my doctor will be offering another course of treatment. I thought I would cheer myself up by going to...
5 – I’M NOT THE SAME PERSON NOW!

5 – I’M NOT THE SAME PERSON NOW!

I was always a solitary individual. My nature ultimately served me well working in Borneo and Sulawesi in Indonesia. A team of engineers would install a radar, then one of the team stayed for a period, usually four months, to help train and offer advice on the...