Patrick Wymer
@bowelcancerman
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Blogger. Living with Stage 4 #BowelCancer. #stoma bag half full. #AssistedDying. Love NHS & a limerick. Husband, dad, walker, cricket nut
Penarth, South Wales
Joined June 2012
This is Sarah, Patrick’s wife. I don’t normally use his Twitter account anymore but as I’ve written a final piece for his bowel cancer blog I’m posting here to reach his followers. Thank you so much for all the support
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Since my husband Patrick died in January this year it’s felt very special to continue his blog. Over the last few months, I’ve shared my experience of grief and the impact of Patrick’s illness and …
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Hello, it’s Sarah again, Patrick’s wife. This time my daughter @AliceWymer has written a blog sharing her experience of losing her dad to #bowelcancer I plan to continue Patrick’s blog but will begin to tweet from my account going forward @sarah_wymer
https://t.co/gAXrDArlga
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I’m Alice, Patrick’s daughter. I lost my dad to bowel cancer on 25 January. Throughout his illness dad wrote this blog bravely sharing his experience and raising awareness of this cruel disease. Si…
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It’s Sarah here writing again on Patrick’s blog. This time I’m sharing my experiences of grieving in lockdown. https://t.co/fCmbKVzZaJ
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I’m pleased I dusted down Patrick’s blog last month and started writing again. I wrote in his blog occasionally while he was alive but it’s a big responsibility taking it on alone. It was hard pic…
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Hi, this is Sarah, Patrick’s wife. Before he died we agreed I would keep the blog going for a while so I’ve written a piece about cancer and coronavirus. Hope you find it interesting.
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I’m Sarah, Patrick’s wife – you may know me a little from Patrick’s writing and I’ve written a few times previously for this blog. Patrick died from bowel cancer on 25th January. When I tweeted tha…
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This is Sarah, Patrick’s wife: Patrick died last night at Marie Curie Hospice, Penarth. He declined rapidly this week and died peacefully with his family at his side. Thank you for the support you have shown Patrick and our family @sarah_wymer
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View from my newly delivered hospital bed. Also got an inflatable cushion to protect against sores on my bum! The glamour of it all... #livingwithcancer
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Grey, wet and foggy in Cardiff. Hoping I can hang in there to feel the warmth of the sun on my head again 👴. Who knew they did bald man emojis...
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Please read the attached article and RT to help @UnsungheroMark in his campaign to scrap unfair benefit rules for terminally ill people. And follow him too! Thanks
Terminally ill campaigners urge government to scrap 'disgraceful' benefits rules https://t.co/YaELAegfty Send this to your local mp & ask them to back #Scrap6months , @BorisJohnson where's the compassion you promised us PEOPLE ARE STILL DYING WITHOUT DIGNITY
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Amazing friends in Dorking have organised a good old fashioned disco this weekend with proceeds going to @bowelcanceruk. So sorry not to be able to get there but what a brilliant thing to do @idgiles 💃 🕺#stopbowelcancer
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Just had visit from wonderful district nurse. Palliative care cranking up. She told me I need to slow down. To be fair she’s probably right... #livingwithcancer
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Truly staggered at the reaction to my tweet and blog an Thursday about my #bowelcancer treatment ending. I think I’ve read all of the 1,200+ replies now and wish I could respond to them all! Please accept this as my sincere thanks for all the kindness and support you’ve shown me
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Bad news I’m afraid. My scan shows that the cancer is progressing rapidly in liver and lungs. No more chemo or treatment options. Palliative only from here on in. More detail in the blog attached #bowelcancer #livingwithcancer #stage4cancer
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This is a short blog, but not an easy one. On Tuesday Sarah and I met with my consultant oncologist at Velindre Cancer Centre and were given the result of my latest scan. The news was not good, the…
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More and more overwhelmed with the kindness of others!
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Did you tune in to the new series of @ColdFeetTV last night? @FayRipley is continuing to do a great job of portraying a cancer diagnosis and treatment. If you're also living with cancer and need some support our centres are open for everyone.
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'If ever there was a more stark, realistic image of the impact cancer has, Jen has just displayed it.'
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Being “ill” was unpleasant but something I always recovered from. Being terminally ill for months or years is a whole different ball game! #livingwithcancer #bowelcancer #stage4cancer #scanxiety
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Love #ColdFeet & love @FayRipley. We shouldn’t be shy of talking #cancer even if sometimes it can feel a bit too close to home...
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Our broken law forced Sir Patrick Stewart’s friend into a lonely death. How many more people have to die in such a heartbreaking way before our politicians pay attention? This can't go on. Thank you for speaking out @sirpatstew
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Just started taking haloperidol for nausea / sickness. Early days still. Anyone else out there given it a try?
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I have decided to stand down as a senior member of the Wymer family. I will be splitting my time between the sofa and my bed...
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