Oncology

So oncology today- another reminder of all that has happened. I always have a few anxious thoughts as I wait to see the Consultant, although in reality I am more likely to notice a change than he is. It is hard to sit in the waiting room surrounded by a clinic of people who have all faced or are facing cancer. Memories flood back - reminding me of sitting in the same clinic with mum or going even further back of sitting having coffee with my work colleagues (part of the clinic used to be our staff room when I worked there) . I am always grateful to leave with a 'NED' (no evidence of disease) and 'come back in 6 months or sooner if you are worried' There is such safety in those words. The recent death of my friend and a few deaths on the breast cancer forum bring back the reality of this disease. I am so grateful for these  3 years and would like many more. I put my hand into the creators - trusting. 

 The pictures are from the ballet we saw on Saturday - Flames of Paris. Not my favourite - it was more like a demonstration of the ballet dancers and lacked the passion that a sad story needs. At the end one of the characters is guillotined to death but I didn't even feel sad as I had struggled to work out who was who throughout the story. However there was some wonderful dancing and the costumes were great. 

We also had a lovely meal in the restaurant at Covent Garden. The food there is always wonderful. 

I will update later about appointment
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