15 years after the removal from his kidney of the biggest tumour in Stockport, Russell Jones commemorates the agony and reflects on the heroism of the NHS doctors and nurses who saw him through
That was a hard read. I had to do it in sections. My partner died from bowel cancer, and 10 years on, I still find the whole subject a bit difficult.
I know how terrified your girlfriend would have been, but shame on her for not staying to give you support.
A tumour of 5kg is unimaginable. It's actually testimony to your good health you went so long before detection. You are a bit of a miracle
Your body rallied after that lethal assault and has repaid your resistance and tenacity.
Everything you described about your NHS, applies to the Scottish NHS. The world famous Beatson centre in Glasgow were incredible, and all other staff, including the Porters. I will be donating to Cancer Research. I do anyway, but I must do extra after reading your testimony.
Please, please promise you won't give up your art. You have an amazing talent.
I wish you all good things, but most important, excellent health to enjoy the good things.
"This was turning out to be the worst Monday of the week" made me instantly say..."PppffFFttttt!!" in sheer joy. If I'd had a mouthful of tea I'd be drying my laptop upside down in the airing cupboard. Thanks Russell. Scathing, poignant, wincingly graphic, tender, and fucking hilarious..
This is such an important memoir… thank you for sharing and for reminding me the only mistake I can make painting is by not trying
Omg
That was a hard read. I had to do it in sections. My partner died from bowel cancer, and 10 years on, I still find the whole subject a bit difficult.
I know how terrified your girlfriend would have been, but shame on her for not staying to give you support.
A tumour of 5kg is unimaginable. It's actually testimony to your good health you went so long before detection. You are a bit of a miracle
Your body rallied after that lethal assault and has repaid your resistance and tenacity.
Everything you described about your NHS, applies to the Scottish NHS. The world famous Beatson centre in Glasgow were incredible, and all other staff, including the Porters. I will be donating to Cancer Research. I do anyway, but I must do extra after reading your testimony.
Please, please promise you won't give up your art. You have an amazing talent.
I wish you all good things, but most important, excellent health to enjoy the good things.
"This was turning out to be the worst Monday of the week" made me instantly say..."PppffFFttttt!!" in sheer joy. If I'd had a mouthful of tea I'd be drying my laptop upside down in the airing cupboard. Thanks Russell. Scathing, poignant, wincingly graphic, tender, and fucking hilarious..