Hello again! I thought it’s time for an update as I have not written anything since 2016. Firstly if you did not know by now I had the best news of my entire life so far on December 12th at 3:15pm. I was given the all clear from Cancer by Dr Wheater at Southampton hospital.Continue reading “The Aftermath Part 1- I am the Tortoise”
Author Archives: Afsheen Marseh
I am Lionel Messi
Sometimes in life God or fate or whatever you believe in throws people into your life for a reason and you never know the impact they are going to have. People have asked how I have stayed so positive and like I said previously I think I have learned to think this way through perseveringContinue reading “I am Lionel Messi”
Chemo Cycle 1, FAQs: Answered
As we draw towards the end of week 3 of my first cycle I thought I would answer some FAQ’s now that I’ve been through a whole cycle of chemotherapy. FAQ’s What actually happens during chemotherapy? My chemotherapy cycle lasts for 3 weeks and I am scheduled in for another 2 cycles, so 9 weeksContinue reading “Chemo Cycle 1, FAQs: Answered”
Fight Week!
Chemotherapy is finally upon us and should start this Wednesday if everything goes to plan. I haven’t really documented things like symptoms, feelings, diagnosis, stories yet but I will do eventually. We had the final consultation in Southampton this week to discuss my chemotherapy schedule. I will be in ‘the chair’ for 9 weeks, 3Continue reading “Fight Week!”
Afs next challenge – Cancer!
Yep, you read that correctly. I found out Monday that I have Cancer and I start treatment tomorrow. “Fuck!” Yeah, That’s what I said too. “Shit” yeah I said that too. After thinking I had an infection on Thursday I went to a Hospital in Rio de Janeiro to ask for some antibiotics as wasContinue reading “Afs next challenge – Cancer!”