Fuck Cancer - A Breast Cancer Story

So quite a break between posts and not all ADHD related! In October 2024 we found out my wife had double breast cancer. It's now October 12th 2025 and she has just finished all her treatment after an operation to remove tumors on both breasts. To say my mind has been elsewhere is an understatement.

This time last year our lives changed forever. My amazing wife had one hell of a journey and me being me, found it even harder to cope or concentrate. Yes we are not alone in having to deal with this wicked disease, but like everyone else, our world became smaller, harder and very emotional. As a result I had to put my site and my socials on a long pause.

My wife is an absolute trooper. Weekly hospital visits, weekly blood tests, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a plethora of medication. I wouldn't say it was a breeze for her but she never complained, never stopped trying to work and do things round the house and looking after me and my daughter.

The NHS was and still are utterly amazing. In a year they gave us the worst news ever (twice) then the best news ever. We can't thank them enough for their constant help and support and are immensely grateful, not to mention being in a country where we didn't have to pay for the treatment.

It's been a humbling experience that has brought our family closer together and reminded us how fragile life can be. My wife is an inspiration and I'm back to try and make something of my art. I'm still waiting for my 'official' ADHD diagnosis, I pushed back on a couple of opportunities to get it dealt with during my wife's recovery, but now I'm ready to face my own journey. Invigorated, inspired, refreshed and ready.