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So when do you get results?

19th February 2018Leave a comment

I’ve been really open about my life with cancer. I have written and tweeted through all of the ups and downs and tried to be as honest as possible. I want to give others real insight into what it’s like. Read More

In which my last good vein takes a proper battering

16th February 201819th February 2018Leave a comment

Last Wednesday, I had to go for two scans in a row: an MRI followed by a 3D CT. This is part of the pre-assessment for SIRT, to make sure my arteries are suitable and that the procedure is “technically feasible” for me. Read More

Chemo failed. Treatment plan update

26th January 201826th January 20183 Comments

As many of you know, I was really trying to get on the EPOCH trial as it evaluates SIRT plus chemo vs chemo alone. I was disqualified on Tuesday as a pre-trial CT scan showed more progression. I was dissatisfied with the scan as they chose to cannulate a tiny vein in my hand so... Read More

Life doesn’t stop when you are sick

15th November 20172 Comments

This year, 2017, has been a heck of a year for me. While I’ve been in a fog of grief, illness, surgery, chemo and hospitals, life has carried on as normal. I thought that I would describe what life is like when you’re seriously ill. Read More

Bowel cancer perks

13th November 201713th November 20171 Comment

The other day, I tweeted something with the hashtag #cancerperks and I’ve been thinking about them ever since. Here’s the silver lining: Read More

Cancer really does your head in

10th November 201710th November 20174 Comments

When you have cancer, every little pain or twinge really starts to freak you out. I would generally consider myself a logical, pragmatic person. But cancer has turned me into a bit of a panicky mess. Read More

How I’m coping… now

2nd November 20172nd November 2017Leave a comment

The first few nights after being told that my chemo had failed were a horrible blur. I suppose it wasn’t too far off how I felt the first few nights after Leo died, where you wake up and realize all over again that the nightmare is actually your real life. Read More

How I’m feeling lately

29th October 201729th October 2017Leave a comment

A lot of people ask how I’m feeling on a regular basis, so I thought I’d post a quick update here. In summary, I still feel great… Read More

Do Something

3rd October 20173rd October 20174 Comments

I appreciate every message that says, “I’m thinking of you.” It keeps me going on tough days. I’m grateful to have had so many kind people reach out. But here’s the thing… Read More

Amy Mattingly bowel cancer

My chemo has failed and my cancer has progressed

27th September 201727th September 20174 Comments

Today is World Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Day and I am writing this post to tell my story as it relates to the #GetPersonal campaign. Bowel Cancer UK is a charity who has really helped me. Read More

Get Personal campaign bowel cancer

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Hi there! I’m Amy and I am a web designer who lives in England with my husband and two cats. I am a host to stage 4 bowel cancer.

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