For those who have followed our story thus far – Rick has seen his oncologist since returning to the UK, and yesterday had a ‘just in case’ ultrasound. He has been doing really well but still struggles with a lot of food due to not producing saliva normally. Also, his mouth is very sensitive –Continue reading “Update June 2020”
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Cancer in a Camper – Part Three
Cancer treatment sucks. It’s really, really tough. But you hang on to the magic words the consultant uttered at the start, that this treatment is curative, and armed with that as battering ram, you wade into the battle. Rick’s treatment was part of a trial, and was to consist of 5 weeks of chemo onceContinue reading “Cancer in a Camper – Part Three”
Cancer in a Camper Part Two
The problem with cancer is it really messes up your plans. You have this great idea to travel across Europe, stopping wherever the mood takes you, enjoying stunning vistas, delicious food, foreign voices and making magical memories. But instead you end up navigating the NHS, the benefits system, and making a completely new, temporary life.Continue reading “Cancer in a Camper Part Two”
Earning a bit of pocket money
What do a very upmarket public school, a pub, a racecourse, a garden centre, a country manor, the Queen’s holiday home and a kids outdoor activity centre have in common? Well, that’s probably a rubbish question and they probably have many many things in common, but one of them is their requirement for chefs andContinue reading “Earning a bit of pocket money”
Cancer in a Camper Part One
Rick came up with the heading. Kinda pithy, isn’t it? And I guess, not strictly accurate, but it started out that way. We were driving through the Italian mountains down to the Lakes when he announced there was a lump in his neck. We weren’t too concerned, assuming a bit of a bug, swollen glands,Continue reading “Cancer in a Camper Part One”
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