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8th July 2015 It’s three months since my New Life started – three months since my stem cells were transplanted back into my body following the chemo that destroyed my dodgy immune system – three months since Dr F pinned … Continue reading →

… I know that as I’m about to swallow my last anti-viral tablet and Dr F had given me a month’s supply.  I  miss the spasibos and pozhaluystas and the camaraderie of the Pirogov but I’m continuing to do well … Continue reading →

I find it hard to believe that this time last week Stu was shoving the last of my bits and bobs in our bags and hoping we weren’t going to have to pay excess baggage again; Dr F was taking … Continue reading →

Just a very quick update after what has been a rather tiring and emotional day. Arrived back in England a couple of hours ago – and were greeted with beautiful sunshine, green fields, and blooming flowers.  What a contrast to … Continue reading →

Monday 20th April 2015 So my final day has arrived and what better way to spend it than to be hooked up to my final final infusion that is slowly dripping in as I type.  Very slowly as it will … Continue reading →

… as my days here in the AA Maximov Hematology and Cell Therapy Department of the Pirogov Hilton come to an end I wish to thank all that have made such a profound and positive impact on my life over … Continue reading →

Sunday 19th April My hair is now falling out beautifully – well not beautifully in the sense that it’s coming out evenly; it is a bit patchy and it looks like I’ve had a short-haired very hairy dog sharing my … Continue reading →

Out of isolation yesterday, and today allowed (encouraged) to venture outside and breath air that hasn’t been filtered (is that safe?), take a few steps around the hospital grounds, smell the roses … and it felt wonderful and liberating to … Continue reading →

End of Isolation Friday 17th April I’m in shock!  The good Dr F has just told me that they’ll be opening my room today!! Well I sure wasn’t expecting that – the end of isolation! Mimi’s door is opening too … Continue reading →

Isolation Day 7 of .. Thursday 16th April Dr F really seemed to enjoy gentle tugging out a tuft of my head hair this morning as he completed my chart and said “See it’s working”.  Look at this – my … Continue reading →