I’m going to have to take a break from Sick Note for the worst possible reason: My mum’s lung cancer is back, and it’s very serious. If you’ve been following my work for some time, you might have read my post about Mum’s cancer for Splinter. She was diagnosed in 2018, and soon started receiving immunotherapy, which worked very well for quite a long time. We had some great visits, at home in England and in DC. That fall, she made my tiny wedding in DC so wonderful. She walked miles a week in the countryside around my childhood home, keeping her sane after lockdown started. She seemed quite fit and well, except for lingering cancer cells in her lymph nodes; the original tumor in her lung was gone. I found myself harboring a disgraceful amount of hope. I thought she might be
My thoughts go out to you and your family Libby. I just finished three rounds of chemotherapy here in Canada and reading Sick Note every week reminded me of how lucky I am to have universal healthcare and not worry about bills and copays and deductibles and all that. I hope your mom recovers swiftly!
Sorry to hear, hope she kicks the cancer's butt and is well soon! Take care, I've really enjoyed what you've wrote already.
My thoughts go out to you and your family Libby. I just finished three rounds of chemotherapy here in Canada and reading Sick Note every week reminded me of how lucky I am to have universal healthcare and not worry about bills and copays and deductibles and all that. I hope your mom recovers swiftly!
so sad to hear. thank you for sharing. Sending support and understanding.