It’s been a year
It was a year ago this past weekend that I began my journey with kidney cancer. I’m fortunate that it has gone so well.
Tracking well
It’s now a bit more than 6 months since I had major surgery to remove my cancerous kidney. All the signs are positive. I’m healed, clear of cancer, and feeling fitter.
Centrelink circling
Our governments spend hundreds of millions of dollars on computer systems to support online access to services. Sometimes they work. Other times they simply send us round in circles. That’s what happened when I tried linking myGov to Centrelink.
Nothing to see here
I’ll still be having my bladder inspected every three months for the next couple of years but my PET scan was clear so for the moment I’m free of cancer.
Strange viewing
My recovery from surgery continues well. This week I moved into the next phase of the process and looked deep within myself.
Cleared to fly
My need for surgery earlier this year constrained our travel plans. Now that my first stage of healing is done and the surgeon has confirmed I am on track we can begin to do some serious planning.
Pasta milestone
The road back from my operation may be long but I think I passed a milestone when I managed to make our regular Saturday night pasta dinner.
Recuperating
It’s going to take weeks and months to get back to ‘normal’ but I am making progress. I’m able to exercise and seem to be gaining energy and strength each day.
Kidney cancer
Those interested in knowing more about my recent hospitalisation for kidney cancer might read this. Others might say TLDNR – too long, did not read. This post includes an image of my tumour that some might find confronting.