Athens was fantastic, as always (cor my throat doesn't half hurt nowadays from the pollution, until I get out of the city), aside from having to avoid some of my fave places due to extreme violence and tear gas. I have a rather good couple of tales to tell , but at the mo, I'm feeling very down in the dumps and a bit frantic.Those who have been around for a while will remember I lost my 37 old cousin to ovarian cancer almost 3 years ago.
Now my 36 year old cousin ( a girl too), on the same side of the family, has been diagnosed with a brain stem glioma (an aggressive cancerous brain tumour).
Aside from being very upset and worried, I am also feeling quite frightened, that I and other members of my family might be at risk too. A selfish thought, but what the hell is going on, I don't know. Is it cruel, cruel coincidence or is there something more sinister afoot? I'm going to have a chat with my doctor tomorrow, in the hope that she'll give me a bit of sound advice.
So sorry for being elsewhere, but right now, I don't know whether I'm coming or going....
Update: Doc has put my mind at rest about family connections and lack thereof.
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Why am I not surprised that you have a lovely picture up? ;0)
Sending you and Prince Fur the bestest of wishes for a very fabulous holiday season and an even more wondrous 2009.
Happy Christmas, Princess!
(Will finally post a long, dreary novel re the events of this interminable year. In a day or so.)
Oh, dear, maybe I should have read te post before I posted. >:-(
Sorry to hear about your other cousin; how far is the tumor stage and is she receiving therapy?
It's not selfish to be concerned that you and other members of your family may be at risk. You're definitely taking the right path to discuss this with your doctor. Family history is very relevant in everyone's history.
Please let me know how the discussion goes. Sending all my love.
~Tea
Merry Christmas to you both.
Thinking of you.
Hoping your New Year Resolution will involve more bagging and less (zero)fagging.
;)
xxxxxx
I am pleased to know that you don't have to worry so much about your personal health. But at the same time, I am so saddened to learn of your cousin's plight. Hold her tenderly and lovingly, Fuff - as shall I, in my thoughts and prayers.
PS: As much as is possible, I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas!
Ah, the dreaded family history, glad you have dodged that bullet. None the less make sure you get regular checkups, no sense taking any chances.
Happy Christmas to you and hope things are calmer in the upcoming year...
Glad to hear your mind has been put at ease. Live each day fully and hold your dear ones close to your heart.
XOXO
Thanks chaps and expecially T for resurfacing :)
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas. I am currently recovering from a trip to the outlaws, so apologies for being brief...
xxxxxx
A trip to the outlaws? Noooooooo! All my best to you and yours in 2009 Fuff!
Happy New Year fuff, hope you have a great and healthy New Year...
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