Check4Spots Day 2025 Check4Spots Day continues to build each year and we are grateful that the vital message from the latest one (Jan 30, 2025) continues to reach further and wider into the community. We are particularly grateful to all the organisations who continue to support us and who have helped share and spread our […]
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We were recently scratching our heads as to what we could do to raise funds for melanoma research as well as increasing awareness of the critical need to get regular skin checks. And then bingo, a ‘light bulb moment’ flashed in front of our eyes and we designed and manufactured these very attractive stainless steel, […]
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So where was I the last time I blogged? Had just had a modified radical neck dissection and was waiting on pathology results Was planning for an allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant And what was the outcome of these? Modified radical neck dissection: unsuccessful Allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant: didn’t happen Sigh. After I woke […]
Read MoreI am frequently asked how so much has happened to one person, and when it all happened! I thought it might be easier to give a quick snapshot with a timeline. I have hyperlinked where there is a corresponding blog entry, if you are so inclined. 0-16 1993-2009: HAPPY AS LARRY. Besides childhood asthma, honestly […]
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Melanoma You know how I said 2018 would be my year? Ha ha ha. If you’re reading this you probably already know that the melanoma I was diagnosed with on my left ear last year has metastasized (fancy word for when the cancer spreads beyond the original site). A couple of days into January I […]
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Warning: there is graphic content in this post. Continue at your own p-ear-il and if you’re easily queasy maybe st-ear cl-ear 😂 There’s not much of a bigger vibe killer than being told you have cancer. The doctor at the skin cancer clinic delivered me the news over the phone on a Wednesday afternoon whilst I […]
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