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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
