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Hi everbody and Happy New Year to you all. I have been catching up on the blogs and older postings and felt after reading some of the responses that I needed to make a few things clear as regards to what I do!
well i've got the biggest grin i've had all year!
I was on SSP from my employer for 28 weeks then applied for Incapacity Benefit, I have been on it six weeks and have been called to attend a work based interview in 2 weeks, they said that they left me until I had finished all my treatment ( had my last radiotherapy 6 days ago) how kind of them! I guess they assume that now treatment is finished I am 100% fit and healthy and ready to get a job!!!
We all know that people dont really know what to say to a cancer patient but I think there are some things that should be avoided!!!
1- How r u? I always wanted to say, bloody awfull, but that makes them feel bad.
2-You'll get thru this! Well, I hope so!!! Have no plans to do otherwise.
3- You r so strong! Do I have a choice????
Look away now if you do not wish to delve in to the female 'nether regions' or read anatomical descriptions!
We were on a much needed holiday when we got our first clue that all was not well. Bert had had Bronchitis all through our holiday and against his better judgement he went to see the Dr the day we were due to fly home.
Hi guys......................After 9 months of hell and kicking my own backside and fighting my cancers like a mad woman, I thought about stopping treatment, giving up and just wanting to die and get it over and done with. Anyone who has read my blogs will know how much I've fought this, how much I have relied on having a sense of humour and how positive I have been.
Well, I'm really unsure how I should feel. I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago and am still waiting to feel angry or depressed or whatever, but I don't. I just keep thinking "Thank God it's me and not one of my girls, or one of my grandchildren".
Hi all, just wondered if we can rouse some more support for Jennieg who is in hospital poorly with a temperature. I am sure when she is well enough to come back on the site it will cheer her up to see supportive messages. Jennie has been on a very long course of treatment and this is a big setback for her. Get well soon Jennie we miss you!! Jools x
Another poemy thing. A bit negative I'm afraid.
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This thing within me,
Lurking, silent, hidden;
Waiting, undetectably.
This thing within me,
Growing, spreading, changing;
Revealing itself, unexpectedly.
This thing within me,
Cut out, removed, analysed;
Weakened, temporarily.
This thing within me,
Lurking again, hidden;
Waiting, as we wait fearfully.