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See how yesterday I ended my post with 'At last!'? At last the chemo was starting, thought I. Silly boy! There were still a good sixteen hours for plans to change. And those who believe in fate, and the possibility of tempting it, may well have cried out in horror, "But George, don't celebrate until … Continue reading Don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched…

Well, today's been jolly, as well as pretty long, as we had an early start to get up to the Marsden for my appointment in the Mould Room. Don't worry, it's not a room where they store everything that ever grew a bug or failed a Health & Safety test - it's where they make … Continue reading Numero uno: the masked man

I'm always talking about myself on this blog, but today I've something to say about someone else as well, so will relegate myself to the end of this post...A message from a very good friend of mine:Hello! I'm a 23 year old teacher and looking for a houseshare in either Woking, Ascot, Guildford or Twickenham … Continue reading 1. Room at the inn? 2. Room at the inn!

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