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Thank you for all the positive comments about my last post: interestingly, it was one of the easiest to write...Anyway, today I went to the Royal Marsden, Sutton, to see Dr Saran, who is in charge of my cranial radiotherapy. I'd met him before when we were planning Total Body Irradiation, so it was quite … Continue reading Touring the hospitals

I realised the other day that it had been a year since I finished my exams. That's probably the best way to date the end of my student career, since I haven't actually graduated yet, and everyone took their leave of Oxford at different times. I well remember 2nd June 2005: I remember a few … Continue reading Annus mirabilis?

Just quickly: I went to St Richard's this morning and had a full blood test (as well as getting the stitches attaching my Hickman line to my chest removed, as was due). The results? Well, apart from a white cell count of 2.6, a platelets count of 56 and a haemoglobin count of 9.9, I … Continue reading The Return of Neutro Phil

OK, a competition. Here are two fine-looking fellows (though one might still have an overly fat face), of which just one is Granpa. Which one?Unfortunately no prizes are available, apart from a pat on the back or a kiss if you're pretty.The photo was taken just after Grandma's funeral: it was lovely to see Granpa … Continue reading Spot the Granpa

This evening, myself (Freddie) and Harriet came to Tomandalices for the night. After a lovely barbeque with some of Tom's friends from climbing, we were told that there was a hedgehog on the front lawn. And so Harriet befriended it. And that was that.P.S. A message to all you 'animal friendly' people out there: This … Continue reading Harriet has found a friend

Today I discovered the Ford Ward at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, and a very nice ward it seemed. It's a lot more spacious than the Ruth Myles Unit, and it was odd to see lots of patients' doors left open. All in all, I wouldn't complain if I had to be rushed in there, though … Continue reading The Fall and Rise of Neutro Phil

Naturally, with the sun shining so gloriously, I was loathe to spend much time on my computer yesterday. I read 'The Great Gatsby' while enjoying the gorgeous weather, and apart from my left arm, I didn't get burnt. It's lovely again today, so I'll be back on the sun lounger in no time, but I … Continue reading Full Circle Fund and Race for Life

It seems my neutrophils are down at 0.7, and they need to be at least 1 for this chemo, so they're sending me home, from where I'll have to go into St Richard's, Chichester, to have blood tests until I reach the necessary neutrophil level. Then back to Tooting! Of course it will be lovely … Continue reading Erm… Home again!?

I am back in St George's! After an early start, we got here a good time before my suggested arrival time of 11am, and I was put into room 12b. I've been here before, but only for one night - it's pretty small, though the bathroom's big. There's still ample room for my bits and … Continue reading 12b or not 12b

Right, I'm heading back to Tooting tomorrow morning to get cracking with the next batch of chemo, as there is now a bed available for me. I could have gone this afternoon after all, but given that I'll start the chemo at the same time either way, I decided an extra night at home sounded … Continue reading Thursday to St George’s; funny FA Cup Final