Dad's got a nasty jaw infection so I'm on perimeter watch to ensure there are no breaches.
John Dabell
@johndabell.bsky.social
Incurable optimist living with incurable cancer. Hopepunk, Grit Spreader & Force Multiplier. The difference between a warrior and a worrier is a couple of vowels.
Dad went to hospital yesterday and now he's on two lots of antibiotics. I told the doctors that he has to get better because of my patrols and walkies.
I want Dad to get better so we can go on another adventure 😕
Today was going to be my 79th immunotherapy treatment but I have a nasty jaw infection related to osteoradionecrosis which is very painful. My crumbling jaw has managed remarkably well considering the almighty battering it has endured. Hoping to get back on track soon.
Hopetimistically: approaching life with hope in your heart and bounce in your step.
Hopetimistically: approaching life with hope in your heart and bounce in your step.
Optimism is looking for what’s growing, not just what’s gone.
Head and neck cancer is often called the "Cinderella" of cancers because it receives far less public awareness, research funding, and media attention compared to other major cancer types, despite its severe impact on breathing, swallowing, and speech.
Back in familiar territory for another CT scan this evening. Whatever the scan sees, it won’t see the size of my determination. Scan, smile, soldier on!
My kind of crop rotation: courage, gratitude, hope, repeat.
Every day doesn’t have to be amazing. It just needs to be noticed.
With a nod to Henry James, three things in life are important when “going through” cancer: the first is to be courageous. The second is to be courageous. And the third is to be courageous.
Incurable doesn’t mean incapable. There are still paths to walk and bridges to cross. Cancer has taught me not to wait for perfect days - there aren’t any. So, get outside, cross the bridge, take the photo and make today count.
My 2 jobs for today: 1. Feed the hope 2. Water the optimism
Hetty and I taking a well earned rest, all of five seconds of it before she spotted her next chase!
Hetty and I taking a well earned rest, all of five seconds of it before she spotted her next chase!
Sunshine people have a remarkable gift: they leave every place, and every person, a little brighter than they found them. Choose to keep them close.
Find something worth caring about, then keep showing up for it.
LIVE FOR THE MOMENT Make today count. Open your heart. Move with purpose. Embrace what you can do. Never stop living. Take nothing for granted.
Each new sunrise is an encore! Here at the Helios installation at Southwell Minister in Nottinghamshire.
Having treatment and then biopsies the very next day has meant a fair bit of inflammation and pain this week. It’s been uncomfortable and draining, but thankfully a walk at Chatsworth has given me some much-needed distraction
O.P.T.I.M.I.S.T. O – Outlook that sees possibilities. P – Persistence through every setback. T – Trust in a brighter tomorrow. I – Inner strength that keeps rising. M – Mindset focused on growth. I – Inspiration that fuels action. S – Smile that lights the way. T – Triumph that follows belief.
Diagnostics complete. ✓ Resilience: ONLINE ✓ Gratitude: ACTIVE ✓ Purpose: ENGAGED ✓ Hope: STEADY ✓ Kindness: READY TO DEPLOY Mission status: Keep going.
CANCER Claim today. Accept uncertainty. Navigate with hope. Choose optimism. Empower others. Remember how far you've come.
