In November, I went back on the dreaded low iodine diet and was given a low dose of radioactive iodine, in order to have a full body scan. The full body scan was to show whether or not I still have any residual thyroid cells or cancer cells left in my body. There was also […]
mum with Cancer
Wednesday Words : Geiger Counter
This is a poem I wrote last week, whilst I was radioactive and not allowed near my children, due to receiving radioactive iodine 131 for Thyroid Cancer. The aim of this, was to illuminate any cancer and thyroid cells on a full body scan, to see if my radiotherapy in May 2013 has worked or […]
Cancer and Depression
I didn’t want to write this post. I’m not even sure if I should. I was warned that Cancer and depression go hand in hand, but I didn’t think it would for me. My blog is supposed to be all about my three wonderful daughters. It’s supposed to full of my natural positivity, happy anecdotes, […]
The Ghost of Cancer Past and Present
Does Cancer ever really go away? Does it? If it goes away physically, does it go away in your head? I’m in limbo land, so I couldn’t know either way. I have to wait until November to find out if my treatment has worked or not, and I was coping much better since the school holidays […]
Preparing for radiotherapy: A little kindness goes a long way
I’m starting to feel weaker and pretty exhausted now I’m fully hypo. I go into hospital for my radiotherapy and isolation, in just under 5 days. There are more things to prepare than I thought. It’s not just about sorting a few paint splattered / bleach-ruined clothes, which can be thrown away after wearing. The […]