Wednesday 22 September 2010

Let Battle Commence

My treatment, by way of participating in the Real 3 clinical trial starts today in the relatively pleasant surroundings of St Luke's Cancer Centre, Guildford. Not so much 'D' day as EOX day! I am not in the mood to add a detailed update to this blog as since the relaxing weekend away the tempo has increased again and the information overload has addled my brain.


Hopefully later today, while resting after my first bout of chemotherapy,  I will get round to posting all the latest news and more photos from the New Forest (see Albums page).



Wishing "Happy Birthday" today to  my lovely daughter Jennie and so glad that, after our final preparation visit to Guildford, Geraldine and I enjoyed a celebratory lunch with you and your Mum; it meant the world to me.  It was also lovely collecting Ellen and William from school while you had your consultation with a specialist and how mightly relieved we are to know it's nothing too serious. Love from Dad XXX
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3 comments:

  1. Anonymous22 September 2010 at 10:06

    Today, my birthday, and the day you start your treatment, I received a card from a dear friend with a passage by Douglas Pagels whose words I want to share with you:

    "I know it hasn't been easy,
    I know there are times when it's tough
    I know that things aren't always fair
    But that doesn't mean it should be this rough
    The journey should be a lot smoother,
    and life should play by the rules
    Time passes too quickly in everything
    except when it heals our wounds
    With all my heart, I wish I had more answers
    I want to let you know how much I care
    I wish the path ahead was clearer to see
    I want to walk beside you all the way there
    I want you to listen closely to your heart,
    for it will always speak the truth
    I want you to have faith in tomorrow
    It will guide your steps today
    And I know things haven't been easy
    but I know things will be okay"

    Love Jen

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  2. Carole22 September 2010 at 12:41

    Happy EOX day David - am glad it's all starting now and am sure you'll be so well looked after on this trial.
    I know what you mean about the information overload - you need time to digest it all.
    Take that time, relax and read and share when you feel ready to. Don't let it all swamp you.

    Lovely picture of Geraldine and your gorgeous dog...

    Happy birthday to Jennie :-)

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  3. Thin Lizzy22 September 2010 at 21:38

    Momentous day, David, hope it wasn't too exhausting. The poem your daughter sent you was beautiful, way too emotional for me at the moment though! You're so positive I'm sure you're going to spit in the eye of this devil. Liz xx

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