Sometimes a blessing? - preview
Vivian Barty-Taylor describes how his brain tumour has affected his outlook on life
I recently spent almost a month in hospital If asked, and if I think about it, I will always say that I hate hospitals I have spent too much time in them during the past sixteen years I go for a regular MRI scan every six months and even the smell of antiseptic in the corridors gives me a sinking feeling in my gut
Perversely, everyone in a hospital makes a huge effort to be friendly and cheery The people who work there (almost) universally mean well and fellow patients are often eager to talk and to listen In the midst of heartbreak, worry and pain there is a huge effort to maintain a semblance of human normality
Vivian Barty-Taylor
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