My first MRI

Imagine lying down for a MRI scan and seeing a collection of nature photographs like these, projected up in the distance – cancelling the feeling of being in an MRI scanner. Weeks ago, I had agreed to do an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of my head to check for possible signs of cancer As the…

A new chapter in my treatment

It has been over 3 years of immunotherapy and a few rounds of radiation, and the time has come when the treatment does not seem to help any longer. A turning point, that is intimidating at first. I need to remind myself that this is a fact when living with cancer. One can only keep…

Getting ready for the summer

This is the last week before my summer holidays. I love the summer months for the flowers and the greenery, though the winter months are easier for me, no pollen allergy to deal with. The next three weeks, we plan to spend time together with our sons and their partners, travel a little, relax, do…