Linda, Lung Neuroendocrine Cancer

Linda, Lung Neuroendocrine Cancer

I was 64 when in February 2020 I was diagnosed with a carcinoid tumour in my left lung. I’d had pneumonia for three months the previous year which began in April 2019, and on one visit to A&E was told I had lung cancer – only to be told three months later...
Daily Affirmations, by Huw

Daily Affirmations, by Huw

For years I’ve done simple affirmations each morning to help wire the foundation of my internal dialogue to one of thanks and wonderment. When I brush my teeth each morning, I’ve a visual reminder how extremely blessed I am to still be here. So before you check your...
Tips on finding your way through the NHS system

Tips on finding your way through the NHS system

So you have received your diagnosis from your Multi-Disciplinary Team and if, like me, have just learnt very long, new words all you heard was “cancer”. What do you do first? After getting home in a bit of a daze, cried, had a cup of tea (or something...
Wife/Carer/Companion

Wife/Carer/Companion

I was a partner when Neuroendocrine Cancer came into our lives. We had been together for 26 years, had talked about getting married, but just hadn’t gotten around to it. Finally in 2018 we tied the knot. We forgot about the Neuroendocrine Cancer that day, Carcinoid...