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From ITV to ICU

8/19/2017

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Hi folks!
What a week it's been! (Now I sound like #AlanCarr except I'm not as funny!) 
I was on #Elaine with my lovely friend and the panel of fab ladies on TV3 on Tuesday. 
Then on Wednesday my oncologist agreed to allow me have the chemotherapy pump removed for a couple of days so I could fly to London. There, I had the massive honour of being on #Lorraine on #ITV 
I cannot tell you how excited I was. 
It was my first big slot on UK TV and a massive opportunity for me. As it turned out Lorraine wasn't there as she's on holiday, but #ChristineLampard was sitting in. 
It was so interesting to see ITV and how they do things. All the walls are covered with photos of their stars from #PhilipSchofield and #HollyWilloughby to #AntandDec 
I had a quick chat with the producer and #DrHilaryJones as he was coming on the show with me. Then it was air time! 
I loved every minute and it seemed to go by in a flash. I hope UK viewers enjoyed it. 
Lots of people messaged me via my website (www.emmahannigan.com) afterwards to say it helped them. So I'm delighted they know that it's possible to live with and through cancer.
AND 'All To Live For' shot up on Amazon to number 1! Very exciting and thank you to everyone who bought it!
Unfortunately all the excitement meant I've ended up in hospital with exhaustion and a chest infection and feeling pretty rough (and that's putting it mildly). My vitals weren't good and I was officially in bad shape. There's a list that runs from 1 - 10. 1 being mild 10 being an ICU job. I was at 10.
But you might've guessed that I don't believe in doing things by half measures. So I went all out with a temperature of 40.6/105, delirious, unable to walk, sweating buckets, hallucinating & talking gibberish (nothing new there really). 
My poor hubby had to think fast and luckily he did and got me to hospital immediately  or things might have been very different.
 As usual the amazing team I have minding me are nursing me back to health. It's my body's way of telling me loudly that I am not ready to tear about. That I need to stay put and let this chemotherapy do it's job. That I need to be patient for a while longer.
So my message to my body: I hear you - loud & clear! Please don't frighten me like this again. 
​I'm going to behave. I'll sit and write and do small walks with Herbie and that's it.
To the nurses who are minding me, feel free to hit me over the head with a chair. I'll take it.   
On the up side, I got breakfast in bed this morning and I'll be having it again tomorrow!!
Have a great weekend one and all 
Love and light
Emma xxx
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Philip Matthew O'Malley link
8/19/2017 01:54:33 pm

Dear Emma,
I am so sorry that you had a setback in your health hope everything will work out soon & you will be fighting fit in no time, I know what's it like, as I have been through it myself sent you some tweets but didn't receive any acknowledgement which now I know why.
Best wishes always

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Emma Hannigan
8/19/2017 02:43:25 pm

Dear Philip
Thank you for your kind wishes. I hope you stay well.
I haven't seen any tweets from you on my time line so perhaps you have the wrong tweet name for me?
Kind regards, Emma

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Philip Matthew O'Malley link
8/19/2017 03:01:15 pm

Thanks for replying back, the tweets were probably associated with Janine Curran, Floor Manager, she is a follower of mine, and we communicate regularly. Glad you are staying positive, you really are a survivor, maybe that should be your new slogan.
Best wishes always, Btw you were fab on Lorraine. So at home on set, bet it will be a regular stint, maybe a panellist next on Loose Women could be beckoning?
All the best.

Angie
8/19/2017 02:35:10 pm

Dear Emma, rest lots and look forward to some gentle walking with herbie when you are ready. Love from Angie in Devon and family , including cavapoo Archie xxx💜🐶

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Emma Hannigan
8/19/2017 02:46:02 pm

Hi Angie,
Thanks for your kind wishes. I'll tell Herbie the golden doodle that Archie the cavapoo says woof!
Love and light to you all with lots of woofs too 🐾

Emma x

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Marie Daly
8/19/2017 04:57:21 pm

Hi Emma
I've literally just finished your book 'All to live for' - it's the first book that I have read cover to cover in years (thanks to 3 children and my inability to stay awake past 2 pages of any book at bed time!). You are an inspiration and a positive light for so many people. I wish you all the best and hope that you soon feel stronger.
Best wishes
Marie Daly

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Emma Hannigan
8/19/2017 11:20:37 pm

Hi Marie,
I'm so honoured that you were able to finish my book. It's a great feeling to read a book from cover to cover isn't it? Maybe now you'll keep going? I've a whole load of fiction novels there and you might like one of those too?
Thanks for your kind wishes and I hope you keep reading!
Love and light
Emma x

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EMMA CORCORAN
8/20/2017 01:19:34 am

From one Emma to another, from one cancer warrior to another, please listen to your body, strap that chemo pump back on and feet up! I wish you a speedy recovery lovey. #CancerMessedWithTheWrongChick

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Emma Hannigan
8/20/2017 03:56:19 am

Hi Emma
Thanks so much, I have my feet up, don't you worry. Thanks for your kind message. Hope you're well,
Love and light
Emma xx

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Amanda Williams
8/20/2017 04:42:16 am

Dear Emma , wishing you a very speedy recovery. Plenty of rest . Sending good healthy vibes your way xx

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Emma Hannigan
8/20/2017 11:17:31 am

Thanks Amanda. I'm being very well minded in hospital. Then I'll be taking it easy for a bit! Thanks for your kind wishes.
Love and light
Emma

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Catherine Giles
8/20/2017 06:40:48 am

Hi Emma
I have just finished 'All to live for'-it is such a brilliant read-you are a true inspiration. You were fabulous on 'Lorraine '-you should get a regular spot!
Wishing you a very speedy recovery!
Love Catherine Xxxx

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Emma Hannigan
8/20/2017 11:19:08 am

Hi Catherine,
That's so kind of you to say! If you can arrange it with the producers I'd love it! Thank you for buying 'All To Live For' and I'm delighted you enjoyed it.
Love and light
Emma x

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