I am really blown over by the response to my blog last week. People (in particularly Irish people in my uneducated opinion) are just amazing. I am so grateful for everyone who continues to share my story, my sister Siobháin said 5 people she knows got their smears last week as a result.. amazing.. well done ladies. I would be so happy to think that … Continue reading Another week of cancer treatment is underway

Disclaimer: I am still not a medical professional but as each day goes by, I remain in complete awe of the cleaners, health assistants, nurses (and there are man many different types), porters, doctors and all the other staff members that help me and other cancer patients daily with such warmth, professionalism and genuine unwavering care. I am in complete support of the nurses action … Continue reading Week one of cervical cancer treatment done and dusted

Same disclaimer applies as before I am not a medical professional. This was clear today when I had to go visit the nurses on the chemo ward to run through the million medications I’ve been given. This was after the doctor, nurses and pharmacist went through them yesterday in great detail as I took notes. Suffice to say it’s a good job it wasn’t anyone … Continue reading A day in the life of someone getting treatment for cervical cancer

Disclosure – I am not a medical professional, although I am getting better with the jargon and terms used by the wonderful medical staff that treat me. My blog is little more than a diary of my experience of having the big C and the happenings of my big crazy life. Little bit about me My name is Eileen Rushe, I was brought up in … Continue reading I have Cervical Cancer