Kathleen (Kathy)’s Story

Site created on September 21, 2019


The purpose of this site entry is to keep all interested parties up to date so that you don't need to contact Roger to find out the latest!

How, where, when for those who have come late to the news….

In late April 2019, just prior to a short break to Montenegro for Kathy’s birthday, she experienced some sharp pain in her side. This was diagnosed by the local GP as a potential kidney stone.

We went on holiday with medical approval and the pain worsened, so when we returned, Kathy arranged a private consultation with a specialist urologist. Tests were undertaken before being rushed to hospital in Chichester for an emergency operation to remove a bowel tumour. The surgeon noted significant cancers.

Recovery

During May and June, Kathy received great care at St. Richard’s hospital in Chichester (our thanks to the ITU team and Selsey ward in particular).

As her mobility and health improved Kathy was moved in July to Salvington Lodge in Worthing (nearer to home  - hurrah!). By the 12th July she made the return home and was able to walk back through our front door.

Relapse

After a period of slowly continuous improvement, Kathy was beginning to experience abdominal pain again and following a severe infection was referred to A&E Worthing by our lovely GP, Dr.Richards.

After a few days of antibiotic treatment  the infection was banished and  Kathy was made comfortable in Castle Ward.

The long awaited meeting with the oncologist happened on 19th September and Kathy was told the cancer had spread and arrangements would be made for palliative care at St.Barnabas’ hospice in Worthing

Newest Update

Journal entry by Roger Hammond

My best wishes to all readers for a healthy and peaceful new year.

You will be pleased to know that I am in light training for my walk along the Sussex Border Path this Spring. I am also testing out my new GPS device to make sure I can navigate with it!

There two important links below.

The first will take you to the Cancer Research donation page I have set up for Kathy, which will allow you to make safe and secure donations to the charity, reflecting my preference that funds should go towards bowel cancer research.

You may find it easiest to copy and paste the link below into your browser and enter for direct transfer to the page. You will be able to follow the "Pilgrims Progress" during the walk via this link.

fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/pilgrims-progress

The second link will take you to a spreadsheet showing the details of the walk. Although I may have to edit this as we get nearer the time, it will give you a chance to see what is involved. I would appreciate help with transfers to start and return home, healthy sustenance to keep me going and some company if you are able to make your own arrangements. You will see that I have asked that no more than 4 people accompany me on any one day (it will stretch my abilities to get myself round without worrying about others, hence the limited "attachments". There are however, plenty of opportunities if you are able to get involved. I would be particularly grateful to those who are able to raise funds on my behalf and I will be talking to CRUK about this soon.


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fRlGCRMHI-gra4aoRzPR0FQeN2ZkDqi9YYey5reoLXg/edit#gid=0

 
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