Day 1 launch

Good afternoon everybody. As you know I have recently been diagnosed with a throat cancer.  After some whizzy, whizz visits to various hospitals, surgeons, oncologists and specialists, the way forward to beat the cancer has been charted. 

On the 20th November 2023, I start a 6 weeks intensive daily course of radiotherapy at the Christie Hospital in Manchester.  

I know this is going to be a difficult and tough journey and the idea of this blog is to keep all my family and friends updated, especially during the shitty times that are bound to come.

I appreciate all the lovely comments and messages that I have received and it makes me feel so much better to know that the love and support is out there. I will attempt to update this blog daily as to my condition, both as a personal diary and permanent record of my journey. There will be times that I will not be using social media and messaging, so please use this platform to ask questions, pass comments, give support or just be your normal mad selves and send me a smile!








                                                                     TOM    VERSUS


                                                     

Comments

  1. GedNovember 9, 2023 at 3:29 PM

    One step at a time, side by side 😉

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  2. AlbertNovember 9, 2023 at 3:38 PM

    TEAM THOMAS 👍👍

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  3. AnonymousNovember 9, 2023 at 4:10 PM

    Blog page looking good 👍

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  4. AnonymousNovember 9, 2023 at 4:10 PM

    Thank you

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  5. AnonymousNovember 9, 2023 at 4:47 PM

    Will be following your blog and supporting you all the way Tom 💙 xx

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  6. AnonymousNovember 9, 2023 at 4:58 PM

    You're going to mash it mate

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  7. AnonymousNovember 9, 2023 at 5:17 PM

    Xx

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  8. AnonymousNovember 9, 2023 at 5:27 PM

    You have this Tom 💕

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  9. AnonymousNovember 9, 2023 at 5:32 PM

    Stay positive, I'm sure you'll beat it

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  10. Carole WoodNovember 9, 2023 at 6:48 PM

    Stay strong and positive. Thinking of you all xx

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  11. Laura CNovember 9, 2023 at 6:58 PM

    Team TTC all the way! Lots of love 🥰

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  12. KarenNovember 9, 2023 at 7:23 PM

    Only know you as a friend of Jacqui and Ged but sending best wishes for your journey

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  13. AnonymousNovember 9, 2023 at 8:02 PM

    With you sending lots of love,strength & healing for the road ahead xx

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    1. AnonymousNovember 9, 2023 at 8:03 PM

      Jo Hudson wrote the comment above💙

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  14. AnonymousNovember 9, 2023 at 8:37 PM

    Best wishes for your treatment
    Get well soon

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  15. JacquieNovember 9, 2023 at 9:39 PM

    Ready and fired up to support! You got this Tom! But just in case radiotherapy makes you feel queasy, I suggest you eat all of the chocolate right now ;) x

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  16. AnonymousNovember 9, 2023 at 10:44 PM

    Thomas , you have a great mindset the way that you are attacking this scourge . I will be following your journey and putting my two bobs worth when I see fit to comment . Attack from the front Thomas , we all have got your back 💪

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    1. AnonymousNovember 10, 2023 at 12:11 AM

      All the way from Australia , Brian Tierney 💪

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  17. Linda slatteryNovember 10, 2023 at 11:08 AM

    😘😘😘😘🤪🤪🤪🤪

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  18. AnonymousNovember 10, 2023 at 5:15 PM

    Onwards and upwards mate, anything you need transport, or a shoulder to lean on we are here mate. You can and will beat it buddy.

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  19. GrahamNovember 10, 2023 at 5:18 PM

    Don’t know why my last comment said anon

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  20. RachelNovember 13, 2023 at 5:23 AM

    One day at a time,, you’re gonna stick 2 fingers up to this and come out on top.
    We will all be here for you every step of the way, through the good times and the bad times, that’s what friends are for. Love you Tom x

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  21. ShawnNovember 17, 2023 at 9:15 PM

    Tom I have had myeloma for two years . If you want to chat to someone who knows what your going through I am here for you

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  22. PatrickNovember 20, 2023 at 7:51 PM

    And breathe 1st day big hiccups but you got through all organised again hopefully.
    Just watch out for any aliens 😁.
    Proud of you keep going Dad❤️

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  23. Helen TitteringtonNovember 20, 2023 at 10:05 PM

    You can do this,big hugs xxx

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