I think it's important to keep things upbeat as we all battle with what we've been dealt. Equally our not so positive experiences are important. I am 5 of 6 cycles through my chemo for large B cell lymphoma and developed a high temperature in the night, phoned acute oncology in the morning, they arranged for an ambulance. On arrival at A&E I said I have a red card and need to be in a safe area. The crew checked twice but we're told we know what a red card is just join the Q. We joined the Q in the corridor beyond A&E with heavy footfall, trolleys passing, builders with tools in hand, one without a face mask then came the large Biffa wheelie bins for emptying. I had blood pressure taken, was canulated, had bloods taken all in this highly clinical setting with all and sundry to have a good gawp as they passed by. Once clear of this trauma inducing dept around midnight I got to the heamtology ward ( like a different world) I spent 3 nights on IV antibiotics 3 units of blood 1 of playlets to treat Neutropeic sepsis and anemia. I am now home to sanctuary ready to build for the final cycle. I hope no one else suffers the same greeting on arrival.