Tumour Diary

Jeane Trend-Hill
Decorators - don't you just love em'!!So pleased to hear you are feeling well, long may that continue. Love Jeane x

Betty of Colchester
So pleased to hear of your latest exploits with old friends (what a great help friends are. The decorating sounds fun also how lovely when you stand back and admire it finished!!!! You are a continuing inspiration to lots of people going through a similar experience,keep it up but we must not forget how supportive Graham has been to you (not everyone has that help sadly). As I have said before Alison GO GIRL GO. This is sent with love and prayers.

jean hornchurch
Glad the wellness is continuing. dont overdo it with all the decorating. Have fun though, love to you both, Jean

Bill
Just found out about your website and its good reading. I had a benign brain tumour nearly 5 years ago and on Monday l am at the hospital for another MRI. I dont really know many people who have had a tumour so reading your site was very interesting. I am sure you know what l mean when l say you have just got to get on with it and make the most of life and try and have a bit of a laugh. Keep smiling, Bill Holmes.

Richard"Spurs"Mandy
Dear Ali, I could not resist this.Can you remind me of the score last sunday at wembley,i need reminding.Hope you are well,and keeping on the straight and narrow

Carole, Billericay
Great news, Alison from your latest scan.Have a happy & healthy 2008-and enjoy that kitchen!!

jean hornchurch
Hi Alison, love the kitchen, know what you mean about not wanting to use it. So pleased about the results of the scan and doctors visit. Stay strong and healthy, love Jean

Betty Brett
Hi Alison have just read your latest entry, good luck with the kitchen (it will be well worth the upsets that come with it), I watched my neighbour have hers fitted what joy when it was finally completed. I think I was as excited as she was!!!!Your positive attitude with your condition is an inspiration to all those going through similar times. Here is hoping that your forth coming hospital appoinments will be ok. May the coming days, weeks, and months be kind to you and Graham. God bless.

STEVEN SKIPPEN
Hi I appeared on BBC Essex on wednesday with my daughter who has a brain tumour which like yours is agressive and rare.Her tumour stopped growing and turned benign which doctors say they have never seen before.Miracles really do happen.Maya is on the features page and if you want to listen to our interview its on there to.If you need to speak to anyone dont hesitate good luck my email is steventashap@aol.com if you need it.

maureen
I am glad that things are good for you my very best wishes for the year ahead, you are a gutsy lady

sylvia Nichols, Hadleigh
Just read your latest bulletin and I,m pleased that you are doing so well.Hope that this continues and that all goes well with you at your hospital appointments. All good wishes to you for the future.Love and best wishes for your continued health and recovery.

Vinita
I love how brave you are and I will pray for you.

Richard "Spurs" Mandy
Dear Ali, Happy new year to you and graham.When your new kitchen is installed,i think jamie oliver should do the honorable thing,and come round and cook you both a slap up meal!!!We keep our fingers crossed for your scan,and look foreward to good news next time.I went to see spurs v reading in the cup,we had so many chances to win,looks like we will have to do it the hard way.Best wishes ali,keep going kiddo!

DEIDRE SALTER (a nurse at NHS Hospital)
Over the Christmas period, although I was working Christmas Day Steve played GIVE ME HOPE on Rdio Essex. I was on my own at the time driving my car. That brought so many memories into my mind, as I have been nursing patients with cancer for nearly 30 years and still am. I contacted Radio Essex and purchased a copy, which I keep playing. I also attend a church when I can and intend in use the words of this song to give help to others. I do admire you and the work which you are doing. I also have a work friend who is so ill at the moment with cancer (a nurse) and is undergoing the horrible treatment and from a sellfish point, the words are helping me. From the disc I purchased I have looked up the web site and intend to see the band at sometime. I would like to wish you all the very best of health for 2008 and the coming years ahead. Regards Deidre at Harwich Hospital

Helen Holmes
Wishing you a happy healthy 2008.Will be thinking of you.Love from Helen.xx

Joyce
Happy new year and thanks for your diary. Your possitive attitude helps many people.Hope your scans go well and as everyone having scans will tell you they all feel the same. May your good health continue.

Anne Fitzgerald
Happy new year Alison, hope it is just as good as 2007 was for you. Take care, lots of love,Anne Fitzgerald

jean hornchurch
Hi Alison, hope you had a good christmas, lots of presents, laughter, xmas pudding and good health. May you continue to keep well in 2008, god bless, Jean

Dave of Hornchurch
have a great christmas Ali - thats all - We love you and hope 2008 is full of good news for you

Richard "Spurs" Mandy
Dear Ali, Congratulations on your well deserved award.You must have been very chuffed.Your journey sounds like that film with john cleese in when he is trying to get to a conference,but not getting very far.I wish you and graham a happy christmas,and may spurs get a sprinkling of points over the festive season.What has happened to simon baldock?

Jean...Benfleet
Hi Allison...you are an amazing lady...You certainly deserve the award...well done you!!Have a lovely Christmas with Graham and your family.Wishing your BOTH all the very best for the New Year..

Barbara. Rayleigh
Hi Alison, I have only just discovered your site. I havent read all of it (yet) but i had no idea you were doing so much. Congratulations on your award. Both Alan and I wish you continued good health. Love Barbara B. x

Peter & Val
Hi Alison, How wonderful for you to recieve such an award. It must have been so exciting for you.Your journey to Brirmingham sound a load of fun! Thank goodness you made it in the end! Have a good Christmas and a fab New Year.xxx

U John & A Sue
Well done Alison you deserve everything you get.It must have been a bit scary at the time& something to be very proud of.What a good thing you eventually got there intime.Have a lovely Christmas & hope 2008 turns out as good if not better than this year has been for you both Take care xxx

Jeane Trend-Hill
Congratulations Alison on your well deserved award. Jeane xx

jean hornchurch
Hi Alison many congratulations on your award, just to add that you really deserve it. You are an inspirational person to so many who have the same illness as you. Hope you have a lovely Christmas, get lots of prezzies, lots of rest, and lots of treats. Happy New Year to you both, take care, Jean

Helen C
Hello, Alison. Congratulations on your award. Glad to know you're keeping well and happy in addition to becoming a telly star! Very best wishes for Christmas and the new year,Helen xx

auntie type
congratulations my lovely on your award, it was well deserved xxxxx

Julian Childs
Hi Alison, you are doing so well! I too am a Glioblastoma sufferer (grade 4) – diagnosed in March of this year. At the time of my diagnosis your site gave me some hope and as you know, hope is so important when suffering from such a devastating disease. Keep enjoying life with your friends and family as I am too.

Anne Fitzgerald
Dear Alison,congratulations on your award, I was so pleased to hear about it and to see the piece on TV. You are a true achiever.Best wishes for Christmas and the new yearAnne xxx

maggie Sillett
Hi Alison. My husband and I are missionaries working with Township peolpe in South Africa. I recently had an operation to remove a grade 4 Glioblastoma tumour that was 15 cubic centimetres, size of a tennis ball. I was giving t only a 25% chance of surviving the op and the possibility of being permantely disabled. But I have survived and I am sure it is because I have a positive attitude and I am a Christian.

Barry Stevens
Dear Alison, Congratulations on your well deserved award. You certainly are an inspiration. Reading your diary reminded me that we must make the most of every day. Love Barry x

Mike Liggins
1. Nice biscuits2. Welcome to the wonderful world of TV.3. Having seen all those old photos ..you appear to be improving with age. Unlike me.You are indeed a star.Love Liggo

Richard "Spurs" Mandy
Dear Ali, I am so glad you had a nice birthday,and wedding anniversary.Here"s to many more.I found your comment about doing lots of things now instead of leaving them for later on was very thought provoking.I went to the england v croatia game,what a disaster.Will the great one come back to manage england? Anyway ali you are doing really well,keep smiling and living for today

amanda goodman
HiHad no idea you'd been ill until your award - long time since you came to look east but just read some of your blog - you are wonderfullove Amanda

Vic Woodhouse
Hi AliI was devastated to hear, on Look East this evening, of your situation. I said to a dear friend in a similar position 6 months ago "I'm not a relgious person, but I will say a prayer for you" She is now in remission. Dear Ali, I will, tonight, say a prayer for you. Thanks for the good years at BBC Essex, keep your chin up, I will follow your progress and know you will beat it. Love, Vic xx

Betty of Colchester
Congratulation Alison on your award this weekend so pleased for you and it was lovely to hear you talking to Ian today. Continue smiling and happy christmas.

Amy williams
hi Alison this is Amy from the salon in Bungay, i have just been looking at the diary and have read a few bits its relly good! let me no when you have updated the website i would like to see my picture he he! from Amy

Jeane Trend-Hill
Hi Alison, I'm so pleased you had a great birthday and wedding anniversery and I wish you many, many more.Best wishes, stay well.Jeane xx

jean hornchurch
Hi Alison, Happy belated birthday, sounds as though you had a good one!!!! Glad to hear you are keeping well. Take care and God Bless, Jean

Julie
Hi Alison, Really funny was on only thinking of you yesterday wondering how things were going and tonight I've stumbbled accross your diary!. I don't know if you remeber me but we met down the Kings Arms Broomfield when Graham was playing down there I'm the children's nurse working at Great Ormond street!. Last November my mum was diagnosed with bowel cancer and my husbands mum was diagnosed with breast cancer quite a shock! 1 year on both are doing ok! Our family have been touchec by cancer! Take care keep going be strong x

sandra
HI AlisonJust found your tumour diary and find it very encouraging my dad has been diagnosed with a GBM gradeIV is this the same type as your tumour? What was your prognosis? Sorry to ask so many questions but I find your diary so encouraging and would like to show them to dad thankyou

Richard "spurs" Mandy
Dear Ali, I knew you would both like italy,it is a special place.Perhaps when you go back,you can sail into venice.We all hope for good news when you have your next appointment.Finally,the special one.I also have my own views,but 25 million must soften the blow.You have problems,what about martin jol.I have my views on this as well,but it would breach the liable laws!!All i will say is he is a decent man with a lot of pride!!Ali keep ticking over kiddo,we want you to win the battle!!!!p.s. whatever happened to simon baldock???

jean hornchurch
lovely to read your summer report. glad to hear you are feeling ok. my end of summer best wishes to you both. love Jean

colin witham
ali you are a wonderful brave lady. give us all hope with your words.jose left because he new there was a special one in the crowd you.arsenal supporter,but i will always support you and your fight for health.god bless you,and hope he helps chelsea.good luck xx

Anne Fitzgerald
Dear Alison,lovely to hear you are doing so well. I spotted you outside BBC Essex the other day looking fantastic. I was driving and could not stop to say Hi. But hope to see you soon - maybe at our Achievement Awards. Lynda should be sending you an invite - it is on Oct 16.lots of loveAnne

jean hornchurch
Hi Alison, great to hear you are feeling ok. sounds as if you have been really busy during the summer. nice to have you back. take care, god bless, Jean

Derek Wheddon
Hi Alison, you may remember me, I was your IAM Examiner.Glad you are doing so well, I did text you when you were on the LV18 and sent my regards.Keep smiling and I wish you the very best of healthregardsDerek Wheddon

Jeannie Coverley from Wivenhoe
It was great to read your latest news....I remember when I was 17 visiting the coast around the Liverpool area, and like you I was astounded by the superb washed beaches which seemed to go out for miles. Your notes brought it all back to me......51 years later!!!I often think of you whilst listening to BBC Essex, and my good wishes for your health are winging their way to you...with my love.

Jeane Trend-Hill
Lovely to see you are living life to the full Alison. I wish you continued good health.Jeane x

Diane Flaherty
I have been reading your diaries Alison since you were diagnosed with cancer,What great news that you are able to come back to BBC ESSEX (miracles do happen you know)

Carole, Billericay
Hi AlisonJust great to hear your latest good news.Enjoy your "summer". We love Norfolk, too. Take care. Be happy and enjoy!!

Marion Hancock
Dear Alison - had heard about you from my daughter-in-law, Elaine, who does voluntary work for BBC Essex. Had no idea you had such an interesting link on the Essex site (found while looking at the Pirates.) You are doing wonderfully well so keep positive - and all the best. Subject very close to my heart but unfortunately my husband didn't make it - diagnosis came too late.

Clive Russell
Dear Alison-- have just caught up with all of this when searching out the "pirates" on the web..So you are a pirate also! will be listening.Looked at your "balance regime",may have some ideas there...much strength and love to you and Graham.Clive the guitar man.

john o shoes
keep battling it alison Jus bin diagnosed with prostate cancer, but wont let it get in my way. take care, be positive.

Ron Fossey
Hi Alison i am realy glad you are fighing it my son David had a brain tumour removed in june 2004 but sadley his has just returned i hope you keep doing the things that you want best wishesRon Fossey

Ita
Hey Ali! Great to read your news - didn't realise until just now that you did this - I often wonder about you and now I see that it's this easy! Hey, I will write more but in the meantime you must think about coming to Phuket - it'd be fantastic to see u! lots of love, Ita

Mark Willis
What fantastic news!Even better, Alison, returning as a pirate radio DJ! What fun!We couldn't be more pleased to hear the news of your return.Love,Ken WillisMark WillisMatthew Willis

Richard "Spurs" Mandy
Dear Ali, What fantastic news about the scan.I am really pleased for you and graham,long may it continue.Rather you than me when it comes to camping,i must admit i would prefer more creature comforts.The new season is nearly upon us.I hope you and graham will take in some more chelsea games this season.I hope you enjoy your holiday in italy,relax and chill,we look foreward to your next blog !

jean hornchurch
Hi Alison, such good news. hope you have a lovely holiday in Italy, with much love Jean xxxxxx

Graham Eavery
Dear Alison, how are you? my name is Graham too I live in Silver End near Witham, I would like to say that you have been an inspiration to us all the way you and your husband Graham tackle this severe illness.I wish all the very best and love to you both in your future adventures.

james
hi came across the site browsing and seen your diary. wondered what is the latest do you still have the tumour? reason i ask as i also had one and suffer from sizures and had plenty of highs and lows. maybe our experiances could be worth a chat. mine started back in 98 .

Jeane Trend-Hill, Basildon.
Hi Alison, I am pleased you are doing so well. Love and best wishes, Jeane xx

katrina
iam so glad to read all your news alison, you really are a plucky lady, you must be so thrilled with the latest results from your doctors,i look forward to hearing you again on BBC ESSEX,i used to listen to you & Simon on the drive time programme all thoes years ago, bless you Alison,keep up the good work.lots of love xxxxx

Andrea
Hi Alison discovered you by accident as going to Garnett woodMy Mum has a brain tumor was diagnosed 5 years ago hers cant be operated on and has given her major problems her eyesight is now almost gone .Take care live life to the full and enjoy every moment just do what you feel you want to doi send healing thoughts out to you Bless you and your familyyour on line diary is great and will give other people a lot of hope

Frances Shard - Clacton-on-Sea
Hi AlisonYou are one hell of a lovely lady. I just had to let you know that 'Give me Hope' is such a wonderful song, every time we play it we come out completely in goose bumps and we keep on playing it. Take real good care, love to you and Graham, we look forward to hearing you on the radio again soon.love from Frances and Brianin Clacton-on-Sea.

Mark Willis
Hi Alison, so wonderful to read of your exploits in your diary. Reading about your life, I am certain, can only bring hope to people with cancer. You are such a star! Matthew, my son, who was a volunteer at BBC Essex Helpline also remembers you too. As does my Dad, Ken Willis. We are all big time Alison Hartley fans here! Love Mark Willis, Matthew Willis, Ken Willis XXOO

Anne Vaughan
Hi Alison,hope things are going well with you.Iwas diagnosed with mouth cancer in Dec.2006 and i know how it feels to be told the news.As Jim Saint wrote,we have to have a positive attitude.Best wishes to you and your family as they are also going though this with you xxx

Jim Saint
Having recently spent ten months in hospital, my message to you is keep a positive attitude and look forward. Lots of love have faith. Jim.

Maurice.c.Heard
My Wife Suffers From Multiple Myeloma. I know How You Must Be Feeling. We both Send our kind regards.

margaret peacock
hi allison i have just read your web site information with regards to your tumour .take good care of yourself enjoy life and have fun good bless u and may your angel love and protect u always if u are ever in n ireland ring me i will show u around best wishes always margaret

Jeane Trend-Hill
Alison, you looked stunning in the wedding photos - way to go girl!Jet looks adorable and I loved reading about the enchanted wood.Have fun with your new camera.Keep well, love Jeane x

jean hornchurch
Hi Alison, you are so inspirational and I recognise your spirit - its the same as my daughter Jo had. Hope you have a lovely holiday, have a good rest, take care, Jean

sue
Alison, I have read your diary with interest and now comfort, as I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Take good care of yourself

Roger and Jacqueline Sinden
Delighted to read your news and in particular your proposed trip to Italy. jacqui and I were married in Amalfi and had our wedding lunch in Ravello. You will both enjoy it very much. I left my accountability role in January when things changed at the BBC. Your diary is a great inspiration to many.

c.a.f / shirley
your doing well , god bless

jean hornchurch
Hi Alison, good to hear you are keeping well, but you really need to rest more. Have a lovely wedding and look forward to your next installment. take care, god bless, Jean

Betty Young
What an inspiration you are to us all I prey all is well when you see the neurologist I lost my brother to cancer 10 years ago god bless

shirley /c.a.f.
keep fighting ali , god bless

KenMarshall
Thanks for helping

Ann McKenna
Well done Alison it is so good to read your diary.My brother (a minister) told me 'you may not remember everything people do for you, you may not remember everything people say to you, but you always remember how they make you feel' You make people feel warm and cared for.

Michael William Burt
What a lady you are alison. live life to the full and remember never under estimate yourself. you have lots of happy years ahead of you. god bless michael.

Richard
Dear Ali, There is an ancient football saying,it goes "We wos robbed!!" Seriously, I feel we are getting nearer Chelsea,will jose go?As regards your summer holiday, book two tickets and go to venice. Ali you will love it there, plus it really is very romantic. Finish off with a gondalar ride, graham will love it. We all look forward to good news from your neurologist in May, keep fighting kiddo!!!!!Best Wishes

jean hornchurch
Alison, you look so well, may it continue forever, take care, God Bless, Jean

Bob Bell
What a girl you are Alison!Good luck with it all.