Never give up hope – still being adventurous after losing my calf
This summer we visited Indonesia. We dived with whale sharks in Papua, saw amazing coral gardens in Cenderawasih Bay and then went to see the Orangutangs before they are wiped […]
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Four and half years cancer-free!
Every six months I go and see the Marsden people. This year I was slightly more anxious than normal – ie not very, but a bit – as my sarcoma […]
Update on the ‘best pins in Africa’
‘How are the best pins in Africa?’ This is how my chum Patrick Mavros greets me. I keep telling him they ain’t wot they used to be, one calf-less leg […]
George Monbiot: I have prostate cancer & I am happy
Here’s a shining example of taking control of your illness. Monbiot’s positivity, encapsulated by the English saying, Cheer up it could be worse, will see him through this. We need […]
Half of Britons mistakenly believe stress causes cancer
Well, I m not sure I buy this new research. I am 100% convinced that my soft tissue sarcoma was caused by the effect of our bereavement over Louise’s death […]
Four years cancer free – and the rest!
The festive season has for the past four years been cause for real celebration for me. Yesterday I went to the Marsden, had my chest x-ray and a good chat […]
All about oily fish – a great source of lean protein and all sorts of added benefits
I am a great fan of oily fish. I avoid tinned tuna for conservation reasons, but I eat smoked mackerel for lunch at least 2-3 times a week; and ordinary […]
Exploding the myth of #cleaneating
I have never used the words or hashtag #cleaneating in any of my blogs; as you know I have always been sceptical about the claims of Ella and her […]
My hip replacement…
“Mrs Cattell? This is University College Hospital. I am sorry to have to tell you that we have had to cancel your operation. We will let you know when we […]
Lifestyle changes could prevent a third of #dementia cases, report suggests
I know it’s not cancer, but there is more evidence that lifestyle choices can affect your well-being, this time dementia. Here the research highlights the importance of exercise and the […]
healthy living with cancer 