Dani Akrigg

Treatment:December and January

December Treatment I can’t stress how important it is to keep well. Radiotherapy will make you tired, very tired. You have to rest and let your body cope. The cancer is going to take a year out of your life. Control the pain. Ask for different pain relief if yours isn’t working. Some people seemContinue reading “Treatment:December and January”

My Journey through thick and thin: August to December 2018

August Believe in your body and in your second sense. Usually if you know there is something wrong there is…trust me; women are particularly good at this. My GP couldn’t appreciate much to see but at my insistence he arranged a fast track referral. September A quick word here about waiting. You get used toContinue reading “My Journey through thick and thin: August to December 2018”

My Story

The first part of this blog is retrospective though based faithfully on my diary account. I’ve always been a “Glass Half Empty” girl. It’s the way I am. It’s a form of self defence. Expect the worst then be prepared for it. Positive mental attitude doesn’t cut it for me but I luckily have aContinue reading “My Story”

I am 67 years old, retired and living in Rural Wales

Once upon a time there was August 7th 2018 The whole world changed for me that day. The earth continued to spin but stopped dead for me. That was the day I discovered my cancer at the back of my tongue. I knew what it was the instant my finger found it. I sat onContinue reading “I am 67 years old, retired and living in Rural Wales”