2020-09-29 18:31
(written during #bloodcancerawarenessmonth 2020)
Why is raising awareness of blood cancer symptoms so important that we need a whole month to talk about it?
For one very good re… Read More
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2020-04-21 18:38
Not only is the 21st of April World AML Awareness Day but it’s also the day that I was given my life changing diagnosis. Four years have now passed since that day, the day the li… Read More
2020-01-30 17:06
Recently I was the keynote speaker at the 2020 Haematology Nurses & Healthcare Professionals Educational Conference in Zurich. Here is a snapshot of what I spoke about.
I am… Read More
2020-01-26 12:25
I’ve always loved slogan t-shirts and I have many in my wardrobe. Since my diagnosis I’ve become even more obsessed with them as they hold more meaning, here are some of my… Read More
2019-11-21 18:28
For those of you who are new to my blog here is a little background;
I was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2015 which is currently in remission and I spent 6 months in hospital undergoing high d… Read More
2019-04-21 18:38
Not only is the 21st of April World AML Awareness Day but it’s also the day that I was given my life changing diagnosis. Four years have now passed since that day, the day the li… Read More
2019-04-21 18:38
Not only is the 21st of April World AML Awareness Day but it’s also the day that I was given my life changing diagnosis. Four years have now passed since that day, the day the li… Read More
2019-03-28 15:52
When the news broke of Carl Ikeme’s retirement from professional football in August last year it really struck a cord with me because I too have been struggling with the after effects… Read More
2019-02-17 20:08
If you are struggling to decide whether or not to take on the challenge of a long distance running event keep reading because in this post four people share their thoughts on why supporting… Read More
2019-02-10 21:05
At the Bloodwise Impact Day in September 2018 Dr Farhat Khanim was one of the research scientists who had agreed to share their current work with the attendees. She is a Bloodwis… Read More
2019-02-10 21:05
At the Blood Cancer UK (at that time the charity was known as Bloodwise) Impact Day in September 2018 Dr Farhat Khanim was one of the research scientists who’d agreed to share their cu… Read More
2018-12-12 10:12
How does a mother react when she gets the news that her daughter has been diagnosed with Leukaemia?
The first thoughts that come to mind are;
Shock and devastation –… Read More
2018-11-10 19:15
Remembering the fallen on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month…Armistice Day.
Growing up Remembrance Day was always very much part of our yearly calendar, at my school an… Read More
2018-11-04 23:05
This is a great blog about how it feels to be ill after a Cancer diagnosis… words I totally understand
Nicola Bourne
What do you do, when your favourite place is also your absolute w… Read More
2018-11-04 17:30
Has your friend been diagnosed with cancer? Are you finding it hard to know how to support them and want to know more about how they are feeling?
The effects of a cancer diagnosis do n… Read More
2018-10-28 14:27
If you have just been given the life changing diagnosis of an acute Leukaemia more often then not it comes completely out of the blue because of the nature of it. I’ve put this t… Read More
2018-10-27 09:05
If like me you’re interested in history, particularly WW1, this is such an inspirational & interesting story
HistorianRuby: An Historian's Miscellany
Edith Cavell died at dawn on… Read More
2018-10-25 20:13
This life quote is by far one of my favourites since I’ve been in remission from acute Leukaemia because it really sums up the journey I’ve been on. During the brutal treatment… Read More
2018-10-22 20:02
This post is aimed helping you understand the basics about Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and how it is treated. As with other cancers it is a very complicated disease but I have manage… Read More
2018-09-01 10:03
I came across this quote recently by French poet Marcel Proust, I’ve always been a lover of quotes, through good and bad times I have often found that they speak the very words I have… Read More
2018-09-01 10:03
I came across this quote recently by French poet Marcel Proust, I’ve always been a lover of quotes, through good and bad times I have often found that they speak the very words I have… Read More
2018-08-23 19:47
Why am I constantly battling against the clock…running out of time every single day? (That’s a rhetorical question really), I go to bed every night, setting my alarm, hopeful t… Read More
2018-08-21 19:48
Sometimes it’s hard to find stability when everything is changing… it can be very unsettling but also empowering Read More
2018-08-21 08:08
In the past the concept of mindset was not something I had given much thought to and it was not something I particularly believed in either. However, over the past couple of years my b… Read More
2018-08-21 08:08
In the past the concept of mindset was not something I had given much thought to and it was not something I particularly believed in either. However, over the past couple of years my b… Read More
2018-07-25 16:39
When I was very suddenly diagnosed with blood cancer my life went into a spin, with a whirlwind of emotions, thoughts, questions and fears so I can safely say that it was hugely life changi… Read More
2018-07-25 16:39
When I was very suddenly diagnosed with blood cancer my life went into a spin, with a whirlwind of emotions, thoughts, questions and fears so I can safely say that it was hugely life changi… Read More
2018-07-07 12:23
So recently I have been invited to become a regular contributor to the Huffington Post blogging community which I am honoured to have accepted.
Here are the links to my blogs approved and sh… Read More
2018-07-05 13:36
So 70 years ago the NHS was born, 70 years is a massive achievement and it has saved the lives of thousands of people since its birth, that is something no one can deny and doesn’t see… Read More
2018-07-05 13:36
So 70 years ago the NHS was born, 70 years is a massive achievement and it has saved the lives of thousands of people since its birth, that is something no one can deny and doesn’t see… Read More
2018-06-17 15:39
Cooking With Emily
Bit of a different post from me today, but one I still feel will be beneficial to the emotional health of many people. I hear a certain question quite a lot from fo… Read More
2018-06-17 12:21
I’ve always been a fan of museums who present their artefacts in the style of a town or village mock up but this one had some impressive surprises. For me this will go down as on… Read More
2018-06-17 12:21
I’ve always been a fan of museums who present their artefacts in the style of a town or village mock up but this one had some impressive surprises. For me this will go down as on… Read More
2018-05-17 11:21
I’ve written an article for The Huffington Post UK about how it feels to be in remission from Leukaemia
Click here to read ~ ~ ~ Remission isn’t all its cracked up to be Read More
2018-05-17 11:21
I’ve written an article for The Huffington Post UK about how it feels to be in remission from Leukaemia
Click here to read ~ ~ ~ Remission isn’t all its cracked up to be Read More
2018-04-21 18:45
So it has been three years since that day… the day when one life ended and another began. When I was in that hospital room with what I thought was some sort of infection a… Read More
2018-03-18 12:59
For me being kind is not a choice, not something I have to work hard at, not something I think twice about… it comes from deep within my soul. But I pity those who assume t… Read More
2018-02-16 13:15
Words… I love words, love to read them, write them and discover them.
We use them to illustrate our lives; they are the carriers of meaning, how we convey our understanding of the wor… Read More
2018-02-02 17:36
Cancer has a profound effect on your life in many ways, the ripple effect seems to go on and on and on. Before you become part of this world you have no idea it will change you a… Read More
2018-01-25 12:36
A while ago I was asked by Healthy Magazine to share my experience with chemotherapy and I was happy to do so. I’ve always been open and honest about my Leukaemia journey and thr… Read More
2018-01-18 21:02
This post is aimed helping you understand the basics about Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and how it is treated. As with other cancers it is a very complicated disease with researches a… Read More
2018-01-12 07:57
Writing is my therapy and this piece has been running around in my head for a long while so I finally decided to write in down… hope you enjoy and understand
She Became A Warrior
At f… Read More
2018-01-04 12:36
After over two and a half years, as far as my hair is concerned, I am finally starting to look like ‘Anna’ again. It’s been so long and I never thought I’d feel… Read More
2018-01-03 17:26
While having yet another clear out I started to think about why I get such a buzz out of it and how beneficial it is in the long run.
Mainly a bit of escapism from whatever stresses I have g… Read More
2017-12-17 16:55
I’ve often seen quotes and posts on social media about the Libra star sign, my star sign and a lot of the time I can relate to the concepts. Many of the characteristics of a Lib… Read More
2017-12-17 15:49
Here are some great insights into the highlights of some bloggers and their 2017… a must read
I was going to write a post about my 2017 blogging highlights, but then I realised I sh… Read More
2017-12-17 15:01
I’ve always loved seeing these decorations at Christmas time and for this project I enlisted the help of my 11 year old who’d also seen Vlogger, Zoella, making them for her house… Read More
2017-12-17 12:10
Those who know me well will not be surprised that unicorns have made their way into my Christmas Wonderland! After the success of the unicorn theme sleepover party I planned for my dau… Read More
2017-12-17 11:29
I am a crafting addict and as the owner of a creative mind the run up to Christmas means lots and lots of time spent covered in glue and glitter. (please see my other posts for the other cra… Read More
2017-12-17 10:13
My daughter currently has a fascination with Pineapples…not to eat though just in accessory form. So with Christmas coming up I thought I would get her a nice picture for her be… Read More
2017-12-10 09:03
Delighted & honoured to be featured on this fab blog…Blonde Write More & I have so much in common & met on social media, I couldn’t be more pleased to have ‘me… Read More
2017-12-07 11:24
Recently, as I am part of the Macmillan online community due to having Leukaemia, the debate about statistics came up. It prompted me to consider how I feel about them after they have… Read More
2017-12-01 12:53
During my recovery from AML have have been doing lots of research into Leukaemia so decided to write this post. I’ve always loved researching and finding out the history behind s… Read More
2017-11-10 19:16
Remembering the fallen on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month…Armistice Day.
Growing up Remembrance Day was always very much part of our yearly calendar, at my school an… Read More
2017-10-29 13:21
I’ve always been a fan of museums who present their artefacts in the style of a town or village mock up but this one had some impressive surprises.
Flambards’ combination of a… Read More
2017-10-29 13:21
I’ve always been a fan of museums who present their artefacts in the style of a town or village mock up but this one had some impressive surprises. For me this will go down as on… Read More
2017-10-29 12:36
As a child I always felt that there was a little magic in the air on All Hallows Eve, even though back then it was no way near as big as it is now. That was probably down to my very ac… Read More
2017-10-24 17:47
Why am I constantly battling against the clock…running out of time every single day? (That’s a rhetorical question really) I go to bed every night, setting my alarm, hope… Read More
2017-10-15 14:33
This summer my family & I spent an afternoon in the Cornish harbour village of Port Isaac. Its current claim to fame being that it’s the main filming location for Doc Martin… Read More
2017-10-05 12:32
“How proud I feel to be the Queen of such a nation” Victoria wrote in her journal ~ June 1838
When I first planned this post my intention was to share my experience of th… Read More
2017-09-19 20:52
One of my many obsessions is creating digital art.
Sometimes I spend hours starting with a raw image, developing it, changing it until I create something I like. I do this with many di… Read More
2017-09-10 10:14
After watching the Bad Moms movie starring Mila Kunis, Kristin Bell, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Christina Applegate I just had to write this post. I picked this movie as I needed a &ls… Read More
2017-09-03 10:59
My experience at the exhibition of her dresses at Kensington Palace
This summer my family and I went to the exhibition of Diana ~ Her Fashion Story at Kensington Palace. There are many tribu… Read More
2017-08-31 20:56
I am currently putting together a post on Diana, Princess of Wales, the People’s Princess, and Mother to the future King’s dresses. This summer, the 20th year since her tra… Read More
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