My Journey is coming to an end

 IN A GOOD WAY!

so over the past week its been good news, finally getting to a point where I can get on with living and enjoying life once again.

I have to admit I did not realise the inner strength I have had to get through this, tough is an understated word in this context, its been brutal and you need all the strength and belief in yourself to get through this.

 I think I may mentioned earlier the letter I got outlining what I would go through and thinking then that in words it sounded worse than when Prof. Winter explained everything to me in our meeting. Well I think I can honestly say its been traumatic - you question has it been worth it, there is an obvious answer of course but when the odds of this particular cancer returning within 5 years and what you might have to go through then, even if they will do anything is a difficult thought to take in. I would always choose to fight and live as long as I can to be with my family and give them as much as I possibly can whilst I still can.

So to the good news:

First it looks like my jaw surgery has worked and I'll find out on Thursday this week, the jaw feels much better and it has improved my swallowing, you wouldn't think a slight misalignment would make that much difference but oh yes - huge!

I've finished these antibiotics finally, that was weird, with weird thoughts and almost feeling depressed, so good to be off them

Been to the endocrine clinic today and basically have been told that they are not even sure if there is a tumour in my thyroid, so nothing to do, except over time now this will be reviewed as I have scans on my neck.

I start my lymphoedema recovery in a couple of weeks which will also help with my swallowing and to reduce the swelling in my neck, this is initially for 6 weeks but sound like it then reduces down but may continue for a while, we'll have to wait and see 😊

But, the best news, my cancer has gone, they have cleared it, and the MRI showed it was clear, the health warning is continual monitoring, which is fine, every month, then maybe every 3 months and so on, so can really start getting back to normal without this cloud hanging over me.

I will continue to post from time to time, but feel that as this journey ends I will start a new one back in the real world, and enjoying every minute of life, remembering that from here on in, everyday is special and to be enjoyed.

so, to all those that have followed this blog, thanks for your interest, I appreciate you taking the time to read this story, and for anyone who maybe suffering with cancer I hope this helps you in some way

THANKS! 💙😍