So, yes, sadly I am back with cancer. But before I get into the finer details, I thought it was better to start with something vital: hair. From the first mention of cancer back in January, one of my initial, … Continue reading
This just in (in 2012): public urination may be okay, as long as nobody sees. Well, I say that, but actually this BBC article discussing the issue goes on to outline how broadly unacceptable it really is (even if nobody can see … Continue reading
12th May 2015 is International Nurses’ Day. Apparently, it falls on 12th May every year because that was Florence Nightingale’s birthday. I must admit, up to this year, I have been wholly ignorant of this annual celebration. Now though, I … Continue reading
Thanks largely to high-profile bloggers such as Katie Snooks, Louise Pentland and, of course, Zoe Sugg, smear tests and other matters cervical have had a recent boost on social media. Personally, I have been delighted about this; anything that raises awareness of … Continue reading
Questions I get asked a lot: What do your lymph glands actually do? Why did they remove them? Were they cancerous? What is lymphoedema? How long do you have to wear those white tights for? Why are your legs so hairy? … Continue reading
A key part of S/S 15 Cancer Chic: the Caroline Crimson Hospital Bag. Very different to, for example, the Dior Saddle Bag, or the Hermes Birkin Bag. Having said that, a designer hospital bag would certainly not look out of … Continue reading
Picture this: you have had major abdominal surgery in the last few hours. You are not entirely sure what is going on. Truthfully, due to the serious painkillers and several hours’ worth of anaesthetic, you’re probably not entirely sure where … Continue reading
Today is my 29th birthday. The other day I made a particularly negative comment to my boyfriend about 28 being “the worst year I’ve ever had”. Can’t wait for it to be over. He pointed out just a couple of … Continue reading
