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Tag Archives: Video
Recording my anniversary
I’ve not written a blog post for ages. Lots of stuff, both medical and fun, has happened and is happening. Nothing serious or life-threatening on the medical side, although the visit from the Critical Care Unit nurse while I was … Continue reading
Posted in * Myeloma, Fun, play & adventure
Tagged afternoon tea, allo, allogeneic, anniversary, Anthony Nolan, blog, blogging, campaign, Chatsworth, Haematology, late effects, London, mini-allo, NHS England, Paris, respiratory, RIC allo, SCT, stem cell transplant, Video, World Service Nottingham
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Vlog #2: Admitted to hospital
I’ve just spent eight days in hospital due to a serious infection via my Hickman line. I’m in the midst of writing about it, but having difficulty concentrating, so it may take some time. In the meantime, here’s a little … Continue reading
Myeloma for beginners
I just came across this video on YouTube and thought some of you who may still feel a bit confused about what myeloma is and how it affects people, might find it helpful: The Myeloma UK website is also a … Continue reading
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