Recently, I read a blog from a lady in America about how, apparently, hit and miss care for thyroid cancer sufferers in the US is. We know that the NHS over here comes in for bad press quite regularly, but is it always fair? Not in my opinion. From diagnosis, which only happened because of the thoroughness of my endocrinologist, to surgery, which was carried out within a month (and only took that long because I wouldn't have it done sooner), to radiation and now: aftercare at two different hospitals, from 2 excellent consultants, I have had the best, most thorough care money could buy. Except I haven't had to pay an extra penny and have paid nothing at source. I know it isn't like that for everyone and I'm sorry about that, but we really shouldn't take our fabulous NHS for granted. Had my big check up earlier this month and so far no news...which I take to be good news.
Elsewhere, my beloved brother and (most of!) his family have upped sticks and moved to Botswana. Thus far communication has not bee as bad as I'd feared and that's despite a lack of broadband at home. I miss them, and will miss seeing them as regularly as I'm used to, but what a holiday destination to look forward to next summer...I just hope there are flushing toilets in Gabarone, that's all!
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