We’ve left summer behind and are now well into autumn, in fact almost at the beginning of winter.

I’ve celebrated a second birthday since diagnosis, something I had not expected really, because of my misconceptions about cancer and treatment.

I must acknowledge publicly how well I have been looked after by the local NHS, especially in light of the interview with a woman which is trending on Facebook. She was also diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer but was without hope.

Someone I saw again recently was surprised when I said I had cancer, which can be controlled for now but not eliminated, and he said “You look well”. Fortunately I feel well apart from mobility issues. Max and I have taken up Pilates led by my brilliant physio, which is a sight to behold.

I have been in scan world again. My body scan was once again described as stable. No changes noticed on scans. A real bonus!

However the brain scan wasn’t as clear. Something indefinable was showing which could be nothing and so the neurologist and my consultant agreed that another scan might be the sensible way to go in a few weeks time. So another scan at the beginning of December.  No expense spared even for a 76 year old pensioner. And for this and lots of other things over the last 21 months, I am extremely grateful.

Please continue to pray for me but also for others who are suffering far more and are much younger. I am blessed with a loving family and many friends.

Many face uncertainty on their own. Many are without hope. Let us remember them.  Blessings to you all.

I will let you know the findings.

Pauline