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Eyesight is so important. It’s something most of us take for granted until something happens to us that puts our health into a new perspective. Eyesight Today I’ve had my photograph taken. No big deal you may think, dear reader. Except it wasn’t a straightforward photograph, this was a snap of my eyeballs, going…
My yearly heart check-up went well. Looks like I can manage a few more years of writing before I have to check into that big editor’s office in the sky. Tempus Fugit – Time Flies It’s something you have to live with when you get into your 70s. Heath issues become something major. We…
Memories, can be wonderful things. But they can also be a source of frustration, especially when you can’t remember something that you know you have inside your head. It’s a terrible thing to have the answer on the tip of your tongue, but cannot quite vocalise the memory. I have a great memory. Sorry, let’s…
In February 2021 and then again in April 2021 I had the cataracts in my eyes removed and new lenses put in. Not just any old lens, these were super-duper French lenses. I was bandaged for a day, and then had to wear snazzy sunglasses for a couple of weeks. After that, my vision was…
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. The medical treatment here in Cyprus is second to none. The administrative side leaves a lot to be desired. What is Immunotherapy If you want to know more about immunotherapy, then read this article from the BBC by clicking here. The Cancer All Clear? On Wednesday, 25th…
What do you say to your doctor when he or she gives you some bad news. Stand up, wave your arms around and shout the place down? Go numb? Smile? Cry? Me, I asked the obvious question when told I had cancer. “Am I going to die?” Thankfully the answer was no and although not…
It’s nice when we enter a competition or prize draw and actually win. The last time I did that I was about ten years old. My dad bought the whole family raffle tickets at his place of work’s Christmas party. One of my tickets won. My prize? Two dozen bottles of brown ale. I didn’t…
If you think the title of this piece seems a bit of a mouthful, well, you would be right, dear reader. But what it actually is are descriptions attached to my medical history that has unfolded since just after Covid-19 laid us all low. It all started on a warm sunny day in 2019 on…
When it comes to health, I’m not one to ignore signs that indicate I may have a serious problem. There’s no point ignoring the signs and sweeping your concerns, or even fears, under the carpet. I will always face the problem head on and deal with it. You probably realise, dear reader, that I’m recovering…
Something weird has happened in my world, my real world that is. You would expect weird events in worlds I’ve created in my books, but no, this is a real world weird event. You may realise I’m recovering from cancer, I’ve written about it often enough. One of the odd things I’ve experienced is no…
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