WELCOME TO A REAL KICK IN THE..

Welcome to A real kick in the.., it’s an open invitation to my testicular cancer journey from start to finish. I hope along the way I can provide clarity to other lads who go through the rigours of testicular cancer.

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Dan bratcher

Mar 16, 20212 min read

Ahh here it goes..

Following day, Wednesday 3rd February, I was just cracking on with work as normal and doing my best to be normal. I was expecting a call...

Dan bratcher

Mar 10, 20213 min read

Everything’s going to be alright.

The phone is ringing and my heart is racing, after an hour of toing and froing I decided to rip the plaster off...’hi Dan, how are you...

Dan bratcher

Mar 7, 20215 min read

Sometimes limbo is a tolerable place to be stuck

So over the weekend I was feeling positive and really embracing my language learning, I might go as far as saying I was enjoying learning...

Dan bratcher

Mar 3, 20214 min read

Road Trip

Friday morning; I slept okay but wake up full of nerves and anxiety as I have another long day ahead, this time all starting with a trip...

Dan bratcher

Feb 28, 20214 min read

It’s okay.

‘It’s okay’ doing my utmost to reassure El, the only part of the car journey I remember, ‘it’s not though is it’ with a couple of tears...

Dan bratcher

Feb 24, 20214 min read

Il tempo passa e non ritorna.

‘Daniel Bratcher‘ I swiftly turn and yep he definitely said my name, ‘follow me mate’, and follow I shall. Walking down the corridor he...

Dan bratcher

Feb 21, 20213 min read

Sorry it’s cancer

So I’ve just been told I have a tumour and that my testicle needs removing, with surgery being booked in for the following week. I’ve got...

Dan bratcher

Feb 18, 20213 min read

The Green Mile

So what preceded receiving my letter for the appointment was two weeks of agonising and tiring acting. Everything is fine, if I work and...

Dan bratcher

Feb 14, 20212 min read

The penny drops

Thursday 14th January, following weeks of uncertainty, aches and pains, I was finally getting the ultrasound done. Ellen dropped me off...

Dan bratcher

Feb 10, 20212 min read

Groundhog Day

Tuesday 29 December 2020 I got the call back from the doctors, we had the same conversation as before but due to my continued sensitivity...

Dan bratcher

Feb 7, 20212 min read

Misguided reassurance

So the next day (Wednesday 9th December) i get a call back from the doctor to discuss what is going on, usual questions; what’s going on,...

Dan bratcher

Feb 4, 20211 min read

What the f**k is that!?

So back to where it all began; Tuesday 8 December 2020. Normal day at work (or normal for covid-19 times) in that I work in the office at...

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