Today Liette and I went out and bought a new "memory-foam" mattress. It was on sale at about 40% off. Delivery will take 2 - 3 weeks, and I can hardly wait.
The tumours near my spine press on two sets of nerves, causing pain in a zone on my right side, running from the front all around to the back, just above waist level. The medications keep the pain pretty well under control, but if I try sleeping on anything but my left side, the pain gradually creeps up on me. Usually I spend about half the night on the sofa, because it's a lot softer than our bed, so my right hip and shoulder don't get too sore. I can even sleep on my back.
The new mattress should give me better support and allow me to sleep more normally.
For the many friends who support me in my battle with cancer.
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When I first learned that I had cancer, it didn't seem too serious. The tumour was just beneath the skin, so the surgeon took it out and I started taking treatments to prevent a relapse. However, in January 2009, I found out out that the treatments weren't working and I have new tumours. There is no medical cure, only therapies that may slow the disease down. These work in about 30% of the cases. If they don't work, I can expect to die in 1 to 2 years.
My life, therefore, is in God's hands.
My life, therefore, is in God's hands.
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