Life after cancer
Life after cancer is…
Category: Leukaemia
How I experienced a life changing mindset shift
In the past the concept of mindset was not something I had given much thought to and it was not something I particularly believed in either. However, over the past couple of years my beliefs have changed considerably and it wasn't until recently that I started to understand that this process is known by some… Continue reading How I experienced a life changing mindset shift
How my Charity work has helped me live with Leukaemia #Bloodwise
When I was very suddenly diagnosed with blood cancer my life went into a spin, with a whirlwind of emotions, thoughts, questions and fears so I can safely say that it was hugely life changing and I didn’t know where to turn. My life has remained changed three years on but in many positive ways… Continue reading How my Charity work has helped me live with Leukaemia #Bloodwise
My Huffington Post Blogs
So recently I have been invited to become a regular contributor to the Huffington Post blogging community which I am honoured to have accepted. Here are the links to my blogs approved and shared by them; Being in remission isn't all it's cracked up to be Telling your child about your Leukaemia Diagnosis What the… Continue reading My Huffington Post Blogs
Why I owe so much to our NHS
So 70 years ago the NHS was born, 70 years is a massive achievement and it has saved the lives of thousands of people since its birth, that is something no one can deny and doesn’t seem to get the same publicity as the negatives. The NHS provides many things that most people take for… Continue reading Why I owe so much to our NHS
Remission isn’t all its cracked up to be
I've written an article for The Huffington Post UK about how it feels to be in remission from Leukaemia Click here to read ~ ~ ~ Remission isn't all its cracked up to be
AML? What the Hell!!!! One life ending & another beginning
So it has been three years since that day... the day when one life ended and another began. When I was in that hospital room with what I thought was some sort of infection and the consultant came in with tears in her eyes to tell me I actually had a very aggressive form of… Continue reading AML? What the Hell!!!! One life ending & another beginning
What Cancer has taught me about friendships
Cancer has a profound effect on your life in many ways, the ripple effect seems to go on and on and on. Before you become part of this world you have no idea it will change you and how you see your life going forward. There's no denying that the emotions attached to a cancer… Continue reading What Cancer has taught me about friendships
What it feels like to have chemotherapy
A while ago I was asked by Healthy Magazine to share my experience with chemotherapy and I was happy to do so. I've always been open and honest about my Leukaemia journey and through this I have been contacted many times by others who, after reading my story, have felt touched or comforted. I am… Continue reading What it feels like to have chemotherapy
Understanding Acute Myeloid Leukaemia & its treatment
This post is aimed helping you understand the basics about Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and how it is treated. As with other cancers it is a very complicated disease with researches and the medical profession learning new things about it all of the time. With some confusing terms and words associated with it I have… Continue reading Understanding Acute Myeloid Leukaemia & its treatment
