I am an extremely lucky lady.
I casually mention on here my requirement for matching sets of lingerie given that my Melanoma diagnosis means I have to frequently strip off to my smalls, The Mr, who is not (bless him) … Read the rest

The first of the three scheduled 2014 appointments was last week.
I went slightly unsure and apprehensive;…I didn’t know what the appointment was for. The letter said an appointment with Professor Middleton’s Melanoma Clinic….but what did that mean. Was I … Read the rest

It’s the middle of January….it hasn’t stopped raining for weeks (minor exaggeration)….add to that the fact that it has just started to get cold. Layers are recommended ; warmth, snuggles with little people under blankets…..oh but wait….all these layers means … Read the rest

Sounds dramatic….needs music…da da dahhhhhh!!!!!!!
(did you do it!!)
The message is clear, I am starting 2014 with a positive mental attitude.
I have had a lovely Christmas break with my family, completed by a fantastic New Years Eve.
Last … Read the rest

I suppose I should apologise for the long wait for a Blog update…..
… it hasn’t been because I have been low, or because I was still struggling to feel seasonal.
The truth is far more boring – I have … Read the rest

I have a confession….I have been avoiding you.
Since my last Blog update I have felt a bit like I had been “dumped” & forgotten about because I didn’t get onto the trial.
I have spent the last 5 months … Read the rest

I decided I wasn’t going to do another blog post until I “knew” what was going on with me, with the trial, with everything Melanoma / Cancer in general.
I have been in a constant state of stress & limbo, … Read the rest

Friday 15th was a great day for so many people…especially the little people celebrating Children in Need with school. Up early and face painting done they bounced down to school.
I wasn’t bouncing having not eaten since Wednesday evening & … Read the rest

There are a few final tests required before I can commence with the trial…these are what they call the base line tests. They will then be repeated (some quite frequently) over the course of the year long trial & afterwards, … Read the rest

Malignant Melamona is in many ways a rare cancer. It is on the increase –a  rapid increase unfortunately. But when I refer to it as “rare” I simply mean that in comparison to something like Breast Cancer or Prostate Cancer … Read the rest