It keeps me busy, but not too stressed because cancer does enough of that.

Some days the to-do list is a welcome distraction, small, steady tasks that reward me with a sense of ordinary accomplishment. Folding laundry, replying to messages, organising the little jewellery I wear when I feel like myself. These acts are quiet anchors. They remind me there is still a life that isn’t defined by scans and appointments.

A BIG FAT HOWEVER

I’ve reached the point where NHS treatment options have been exhausted and any further care will need to be privately funded. There is a drug recommended for my condition that costs in excess of £8,000 per month — an amount we simply cannot cover ourselves.

If you are able and willing to help, here are the practical ways you can support:

• Donate: Monetary contributions will go directly towards treatment costs, travel for specialist appointments, and any related medical expenses. If you would like to help, please contact me privately for details on how to contribute.

• Share: Please share this message with friends, family, local groups, workplace networks, and on social media. Wider reach greatly increases the chance of finding supporters and organisations that may be able to help.

• Fundraise or organise events: If you’d like to organise a collection, bake sale, sponsored event, or online fundraiser on my behalf, I can provide information and materials to support your efforts.

• Help research funding options: If you have experience or contacts with charitable trusts, medical grants, patient access programmes, compassionate use schemes, any guidance or introductions would be hugely appreciated.

What I can promise:

• Full transparency: I will keep contributors updated about progress, how funds are used, and treatment outcomes.

• Gratitude: Every offer of help matters. I will acknowledge contributions and support in a way that respects everyone’s privacy preferences.

If you want to help or need more details, please message me directly. Thank you for reading, and for any support you can offer — whether that’s time, advice, sharing this message, or donating. It means the world to us.