We’ve all heard of cancer; the dreaded “C”. While there is still much to learn about cancer, and many lives lost to or affected by it, there are lots of charities to support these people and their families and a…
Recently, my health has deteriorated again. Last year was a fantastic year despite my health and, though I was poorly, I was relatively stable in some aspects. I pushed myself harder than I thought possible to sit up, building up…
I was asked to write a piece by the National Council for Palliative Care and Together for Short Lives about whether young people with life limiting conditions want to talk about their end of life, and if so, why, where, with who and how, and if…
Christmas is a lovely time of year. I know not everyone enjoys it, and we all feel the pinch after buying presents; but I quite like it. Not because I get presents, not because of the food (especially since I…
A few weeks ago I was rushed to hospital with another bowel obstruction. I have them frequently, but most resolve themselves. This one however, didn't. Fifty four hours it took before a surgeon managed to pass a catheter through my…