28. Undies, Moles & Folds


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

27. Optimism & Neon


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

26. Winter Skin


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

25. New Year New Me!


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

24. The First Noel!


20131218_170951I 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

23. Moody Cow Hat


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

22. Limbo Land & Bump!


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

21. Invasion Day!


IMAG0449Friday 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

20. Bottom Line Tests!


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

19. What Trial & Why


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