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And Finally by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Losing someone as special as Jane has left a massive impact on all our lives. Jane posted on an earlier entry that she didn't think I was prepared for her death. That was a ... Read on »

Miss Me, But Let Me Go by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer A poem, found by Jane by an unknown author that she wished read at her funeral...... When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in ... Read on »

Journeys End by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Jane passed away this afternoon. She looked so peaceful after months of so much pain. I just wanted to take her home and care for her all over again. People say that I wa ... Read on »

Tears and goodbyes.. by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer I am sitting here typing in the early hours of Sunday morning in tears and yearning for my Jane.. I received that phone call from St Mary's last night... "Mr Thompson, Ja ... Read on »

Update.. just when you thought it was going smoothly by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Nothing goes smoothly with cancer, I've learned that the hard way. Friday night/ Saturday morning Jane developed an infection in her chest. Her temperature rose to danger ... Read on »

Homeward Bound ? by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer 22 days Ive been in St Marys now - doesn't time fly ?And what a lot has happened too. In this time we have apparently elected a most unusual government - run by twins. And ... Read on »

And the winner is........ by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer ....... well, we don't actually know yet. But 'Kidney Cancer - Jane's Journey' has been shortlisted for 2 awards, one of them a major PR award. I don't know any more det ... Read on »

Pain xxxx Pain by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Mostly, when pain starts creeping in and making itself at home, dealing with it swiftly and firmly is enough. Pain killers taken, position altered , then just try to relax ... Read on »

My Man by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer I'm really worried about Martin. Terribly worried in fact. He is under such strain at the moment - and for once I'm not talking about me. Its his job. A short while ago ... Read on »

Reality Bites by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Getting though this isn't easy....this time it's taking more than a smile and positive attitude. Now it's a grim determination to see this through to the bitter end. No matt ... Read on »

'The Poo Busters' by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer The one side effect you quickly become acquainted with when using the pain killer morphine is constipation. No escape for anyone. And very soon the state of your bowels/mo ... Read on »

A Life Before by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer I did have a life before cancer - really I did - although at times its difficult to remember it now. Out of my 51 years only 3 1/2 have been blighted by Rcc. The rest were ' ... Read on »

Night Angels...... by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer I'm still not sleeping too well.. For some time I've been waking in the early hours, unable to get back to sleep for ages. But recently things have changed - I wake becau ... Read on »

On my knees but still staring at the stars by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Once the decision had been made, things happened very quickly - very quickly indeed for the NHS which usually saunters along at the pace of a constipated snail. There was l ... Read on »

Just a glimmer... by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer You are in a long dark tunnel and its absolutely pitch black. Suddenly up ahead there is a tiny speck of light... just a glimmer.. but it makes your heart leap with hope. ... Read on »

Almost the end of my journey by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer * Written by Jane at St Mary's.. typed and posted by Martin. What a difference 24hrs can make. Its almost unbelievable really. I'm sure I'm still in shock, I know Martin ... Read on »

There are no words.... by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer I really don't know what to say... Janes's condition has deteriorated suddenly in last 24 hours. She can no longer move her legs without severe pain. We had all and sundry ... Read on »

Hairgate...... Part Two by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer My hair is falling out again - in handfuls. I first noticed it when it completely blocked the sink last time I washed it. And now it covers the kitchen floor and needs sweep ... Read on »

Annual dinner contd..... by Jane Thompson Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer Thank you Nick for replying so quickly on behalf of the JWF - although I was a little surprised to see it here on my blog ! I was delighted to hear that last year a numb ... Read on »