Hi Again,
Well alot of things have happened since I last posted, some exciting and some scary but needed.
I told you in the October post that I am working with Manchester Cancer and MacMillan, well since then I completed my induction training and am now down to attend several meetings over the next few weeks. I am very excited because I am in such a PRIVILEGED position being able to research and work towards my PhD in psycho-oncology, resulting in me earning a Dr title, but I am able to pro-actively work to assist in changing cancer services in the North West. My PhD work is coming along now, im getting to grips with what I need to be writing, I have had days where Ive been ill, but I have managed to get a bit done on them days so its slowly but surely on its way. As for my voluntary role I am able to take part in as littel or as much as I can which is perfect. The people I work with are amazing, the group ethos is that of change through experience and education, having service users inform how health care needs changing is the most valuable part. No one but the users know what its like being at the end of something that doesnt work, or equally that does and so we ask for more of it. I finally feel VALUED as my RAMBLINGS seem to have a place now, outside of driving my Mum mad with them
Our first Christmas tree 2015! With many more to come ❤
50! My first love, my Dad has turned 50 this January, I cant believe it. Ive seen my parents turn 30 and 40 now its 50! The years just disappear, I try and get to see them when I can (more than once a week, poor sods thought they were rid of me).
My Dad and Baby Brother x
My Mummy and Daddy ❤
Oh and I went to the Dr for my dementia test (they used a test used to assess dementia to get a crude reading of my neurocognitive function), this is relating to PCCI (Post Chemotherapy Cognitive Impairment). She asked 5 Qs then stopped and said its clear I have great difficulties! I will be nothing without my brain as my body is packing in on itself gradually. Please spare me a thought as I will be seeing the Dr tomorrow to see how we move forward, fingers crossed it shouldnt take too long!
Anyway im going to finish with some piccies of the band from Friday night.
Thanks for reading, and Good Night! x
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