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Quote from Macmillan: Lynch syndrome (LS) Lynch syndrome is a condition that can run in families. It is caused by an alteration in a gene called a mismatch repair gene. LS doesn’t cause any symptoms. But people with LS have an increased risk of developing bowel cancer, womb cancer and some other cancers. However on… Continue reading International Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day. 22 March

We can cope with most things if we get enough sleep. Work challenges, housework, pets and kids, cooking, catching up with friends, even simply replying to texts. Therein lies the current challenge. With a lack of sleep these things get tougher. The night routine has changed since being gifted my ileostomy and I'm yet to… Continue reading Eat. Sleep. Repeat.

#worldcancerday How sad that even such a day exists? World Cancer Day is led by the UICC, the Union for International Cancer Control. CRUK is one of its thousand members from across 162 countries, and we also sit on the board. World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can… Continue reading World cancer Day, 4th Feb

With the vitality London Half Marathon tee arriving we realise we need to share our next adventure. Mr J will be running the streets of London to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK on 10th March (nutter) To offer some entertainment for your cold hard cash we are hosting a fun quiz on 2nd March… Continue reading Let’s get Quizzical!

People are genuinely interested about what has happened on this journey, the surgical procedures and what it means moving forward. I embrace this as knowledge is power and if people are listening we may just be able to help someone else! Do appreciate that not everyone wants to see some of the pics and posts… Continue reading We’ve gone insta