Thursday 2 July 2015

A short note from Rome

I'm here in Rome for the third time in three months; after undergoing innumerable tests the hospital confirmed that my cancer has come back more aggressively, and spread to my bones and lymphatic system - which obviously wasn't what I wanted to hear! All the National Health system could offer was treatment to slow down the spread, which didn't seem like much of a treatment to me. I've spent some time researching alternative treatments, hence my visits to Rome.

On the positive side, it's warm and sunny all the time, there's every type of wheeled transport to stare at ( at least 10 million scooters, not all ridden by city gents in suits), and everyone I've met seems very friendly despite the slight language barrier, although many of them are starting to pick up English now! You can even get vegan pizza! How cool is that?

My health does seem to have deteriorated rapidly, but that may just be all the laying around in bed; whenever I do manage to go out for a walk I'm more like an octogenarian. Not to be beaten though, I've bought a motorcycle, the idea being that if I have one I'll have to get better and ride it. Nothing exciting, it's a K2 version of the Suzuki GSX1400, a little rough around the edges as befits a late night unconsidered e-bay purchase, my son has it at his place giving it a bit of a clean up (and riding it while his Aprilia is away being 'cafe-racered' - more on that Ill -conceived notion later).

So, I've got some photos of old buildings and scooters to add to the blog when I get home. Plus the boys cafe racer. Plus hopefully some good news about treatment; if not, I have another couple of possibilities to pursue before I give up and take the hospital treatment. Here's hoping my next blog post will be me out and about on my GSX! Take care!

8 comments:

  1. Thank you for the update.

    While I am sad the cancer has come back I think you are on the right track with the vegan diet and alternative treatment. Fingers and toes crossed you see results.

    Again, let us know if we can do anything or if you need a care package from the USA.

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    2. Trobairitz, thank you for your comment - I did wonder if I was doing the right thing, writing about my health problems. Hopefully moto blogging will resume soon.
      I'm committed to vegan diet and alternative medicine, time will tell.

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  2. Sorry to hear that cancer has returned, Jon. Ride on, and enjoy your muscle bike. And if it leads you into the Black Forest, let us know. You are always welcome.

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    1. Thanks Sonja, hope to ride over to see you and Roland one of these days.

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  3. El D that is a bummer, definitely not what you want to hear ... but you've got a winning attitude, hold on to it. Thinking of you, cant wait to see photos of you on that bike

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    1. Thanks VStar lady,; just another speed bump in life's journey!

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  4. Pizza Express serve gluten free pizzas over here in UK - vegan is a doddle!

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