by daniel@webhq.uk | Jul 19, 2024 | Mark Howard, Stories
February 2024 (day 1703 since the journey started). I have an appointment at the Royal Marsden. It is my third visit and we find out if I have been selected to take part in the trial. I had been aware since my first visit that I was anaemic with a haemoglobin result...
by daniel@webhq.uk | Apr 11, 2024 | Mark Howard
Back in October 2019, when I first came under the care of the wonderful Oncology team at Worcester, I knew that my future was the palliative pathway. I would undergo a series of delaying treatments, but eventually I would exhaust the options and that would be it. So...
by daniel@webhq.uk | Apr 11, 2024 | Mark Howard
15th December 2023 (day 1648 since my diagnosis): Find myself in an ambulance on the way to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. 45 minutes earlier I was undergoing an ECG at the medical centre as part of the investigation into my low blood pressure. I went to stand up...
by daniel@webhq.uk | Sep 8, 2023 | Mark Howard, Stories
I decided to go up to Blackpool to spend my 65th birthday with my younger brother and niece. Once again, I found myself at the bowling alley and crazy golf course. I am not claiming victory at either contest, but I did get a strike and a hole-in-one. The highlight...
by daniel@webhq.uk | May 31, 2023 | Mark Howard
It may seem strange to hear from an individual that is well into his 3 to 5 years – but I have enjoyed the last 18 months. Even ignoring some health scares, one including putting a camera where adults really should not put cameras. The pandemic was a challenge,...
by daniel@webhq.uk | May 31, 2023 | Mark Howard
The last few months have been difficult. My PSA has been rising since the start of the year. In September, as you are reading the magazine, it is likely that my doctor will be offering another course of treatment. I thought I would cheer myself up by going to...
