The visit to see the oncologist came round yesterday and meeting Dr Winter for the first time was a strengthening experience. I was impressed by his manner and his approach. He was purposeful, efficient without being insensitive, delivered the facts as he and the MDT assess them, and put a plan into action immediately.
There are still unanswered questions so many more diagnostic tests, MRI scans etc to be done but we are now engaging with the cancer in order to slow it down, perhaps even halt its growth. It cannot be cured but plans are afoot to work against it escalating.
It’s hard to explain but yesterday I felt I was dying with cancer. Last night, after the meeting, something seismic changed within me. I had become Pauline Bristowe, a person LIVING with cancer. It makes all the difference to your head space! I had a good six hours sleep and feel ready for my hair appointment.
I am under no illusion that the next few months are going to be tough. But what a powerhouse of beautiful people I have backing me.
It’s my responsibility to be positive, to show some guts, to apply my trust to God working through skilled medics, to continue my journey, short or long, over rough terrain just as millions of people are doing all over the world.
“Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy strengthen me and fellow travellers.”
Pauline
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Momma B's blog of hope 
So glad it was a positive meeting Mum. Hope Dr Winter doesn’t mind me using a photo of him in a vest! The relief of reading about the shift in your thinking has made my day x
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I am glad you got some answers and are feeling so positive about your path ahead.
We will all be with you every step of your journey
💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
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Glad you are feeling the positive power we’ve all been sending to you. Keep that spirit up. Enjoy the hairdressers!xx
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Hi Pauline, we were thinking about you yesterday, so pleased it went well and to hear the positivity in your blog.xx
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Pauline your blog this morning brought tears to my eyes. “SHE IS BACK”. So pleased yesterday was positive and a plan is in place. You are a strong woman and I know you will give it your best .Our prayers will be with you every step of the way.
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Great riposte to your condition! Keep up the positivity. It’s what mum had in bucket loads. Hope to see you over Easter.
Chris xx
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Hi Pauline
So glad you had some positivity and you are turning this around,!! yet again you never cease to amaze me
Huge love , My hero !!!!
x
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Lovely to hear such positivity Pauline. Love & prayers
Emma xx
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Hello Pauline, very pleased to hear that yesterday’s appointment provided reassurance and a positive perspective. Sounds like you are in excellent hands. So impressive that Dr Winter runs in support of his day job. Onwards and upwards!
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Brilliant! I knew you would feel better once you knew what you were facing. I am sure the treatment will be very tough, but you will face it with great resolution. We will be praying every inch of the way. What a lovely Consultant!! xxx
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I am so happy you are feeling like this after your meeting Pauline. Not everyone can. But ‘living with Cancer’ is what we try to advocate at the Hospice every day. Your positive attitude will help you through all of your challenges ahead.
Onwards and upwards!
Stay strong 💪🏻 x x x x 💚
Vicky
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