Hi All

Welcome to my blog, as most of you know I was diagnosed with Bone Marrow Cancer in July 2008, after 6 months of treatment with Chemo and Steroids my cancer has reduced tremendously, I have now had a stem cell transplant which will keep the cancer dormant for longer, my stem cell treatment started on January 5th with Chemo and I had the transplant in March. I am now home but having to take life very slowly while my cells build up, I will be back to hospital several times over the next few months for blood tests and treatment.
Please feel free to pass this address to anyone and to add comments and join in to help keep me sane (or is it too late for that).
Thanks to all at Royal Liverpool Hospital who have made this year possible, and to all the staff who have worked so hard to eventually harvest the cells and the wonderful staff on the transplant unit, A special thanks to Jamie who is as daft as me when I need humour but an absolutely fantastic support from day one (shame he and most of the staff support LFC but I can't hold that against them).

Ivan 07957361356
ivan.thomason@ntlworld.com

13 April 2009

First full day home

Had a great Easter Day at home and a nice sleep in my own bed.
Have been out this morning to the garden centre and spent a busy afternoon watching Averil gardening. Now it's time to light the chimenea and get the braai (South African BBQ) going.
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  1. Diane13 April, 2009

    Remember the Chiminea code - look right, look left, look right again. If no washing out, light the chiminea. It's that last bit that Mike seems to have got wrong! I'll watch out for the smoke! Enjoy.

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  2. GP Runner13 April, 2009

    I bet that was the best night's sleep you've had for a while. Welcome back home! Even the weather has stayed good for you.
    I'll be watching for the thick pall of smoke covering the sun over Appleton...

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  3. Adam C14 April, 2009

    Hi Ivan,

    Dad's just sent me a link to your blog, so I thought I'd post a quick note wishing you all the best for a good recovery.

    However, I am a little disappointed to note that in the chocolate poll, the Cadbury's Double Decker has been shamefully ignored. It's combination of "two layers of crispy cereals and nougatine wrapped in delicious Cadbury chocolate" excels as a mid morning pick-me-up and represents excellent value for money.

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