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PICC Me!

May 4, 2026March 25, 2015 by Crystal MoonCat

So I turned up at the hospital this afternoon expecting to have the PICC line inserted, but it turns out it was just the Meet and Greet session. I chatted to a lovely chemo nurse who even made me a cup of coffee. I’ve decided that free coffee and biccies are very important elements of … Read more

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New Friends & Nicknames

May 4, 2026March 17, 2015 by Crystal MoonCat

My first new friend is named Fezzy and comes round to visit twice a day. Sadly not for my scintillating wit and conversation but rather for the handfuls of wild bird seed I throw out for him. Yes, Fezzy is a boy Pheasant and a very handsome one at that. Even the cats are impressed … Read more

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Dem Bones, Dem Bones!

May 4, 2026March 6, 2015 by Crystal MoonCat

I had a letter on Wednesday asking me to call and make an appointment for a Bone Scan (item 3 on The List) at the hospital. I called and was lucky enough to get a cancellation appt for the next day. I got there for 12.45pm when they gave me a mild (I hope!) radioactive … Read more

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Everything but the Kitchen Sink!

May 4, 2026February 28, 2015 by Crystal MoonCat

Dressings have been removed and a bit more fluid released in to the world. My surgeon is very pleased at how the healing has been progressing. She had 2 nurses with her who helped with prising off the dressing (which was painless btw). In my head I kept imagining that it would be like the … Read more

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Free Bird

May 4, 2026February 21, 2015 by Crystal MoonCat

I’ve been removed from my dreaded drain and have managed to get my consultant’s OK to go on half medication now. Yippee!  Apparently I was supposed to have been given a spare bag for when the first one filled up. I did wonder about that as it was starting to get heavy and I had … Read more

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Warrior Woman

May 4, 2026February 18, 2015 by Crystal MoonCat

Well I’m now a fully paid up member of the Amazonian Women’s Archery Club and I’ve been told that for a while if I row a boat I will go round in circles. I’m so lucky to be living in the UK and being looked after by the NHS. The level of care and professionalism … Read more

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