Week 19 - Thursday 6th August

Hello friends!

I've left publishing this post until the evening (currently it's 4pm), as I wanted to wait until I had my call with my oncologist.  Covid made the appointment turn to a phone call, which has been the story for my whole cancer journey, with exception of seeing the gynecologist when she confirmed I had cancer.

We discussed how I've been over the last 4 weeks, and overall, she's happy with the progress I'm making.  Especially so in terms of side effects, or more importantly the significant reduction of them.  She's suggested I have an appointment with my GP, due to my early menopause symptoms (waking in the middle of the night to cool down, as well as experiencing hot flushes during the day).  There's no hurry to get that booked, she recommended in the next month or so, as I'll be susceptible to osteoporosis. 

She has also requested an appointment to be booked for an MRI in the middle of October, and then I'll have an appointment with her after she's looked at the results.  That's the standard 3 month scan after treatment.  That will be a blog post in itself!

Speaking of blogs, I think now's the right time for me to stop the weekly posts, and I'll now post when I feel there's something worthwhile sharing.  Can you believe I shared my first post back on the 2nd April, the day I was told I had cancer.  What a journey it's been.  I've read back that first post, and I can't believe how incredibly calm I was about it.  I haven't been that scared about it all, more the fear of the unknown.  I did have a couple of really bad days, but bloody hell I'm made of strong stuff!

I'm making slow, positive progress and making these blog posts were in part, a way of documenting my journey, and sharing with those that wanted to keep in touch, what with the weird world that 2020 has brought us.  If I had to recall the last few months, I would find it near impossible to remember much, and wouldn't be able to share my raw experiences with those that may find these posts helpful.  Feel free to share my blog with anyone you think may find it of use.  Just remember this is my personal account, and in no way should replace professional expertise.

I'll share any new blogs in the usual way, and I'll continue to post on Instagram, if anyone wants to follow my posts on there.  I'm mainly posting food and potentially fitness updates.  Again, these are mainly for my own motivation, of eating a little better each day, and getting a bit stronger each day.  Slow, positive progress for the body and mind.

As I try and end my blogs on a positive, I'm going to share a link to a Instagram post I shared near the end of January.  I wouldn't have made this much progress without believing in positivity.  Whether that's self belief, or sharing your positivity with others, to help make their day a little brighter. 

As always, love to you all, stay safe, look out for each other, and get yourself checked out if you think there's something not quite right, be it physical or mental health.