Have you generally enjoyed good health? Have you ever had any serious illnesses? How old were you and how long were you unwell? I have generally enjoyed very good health with no serious illnesses, until now. I had a small benign breast tumour removed when I was thirty but that has been all until I developed bowel cancer last year. Have you ever had to go to hospital because of an accident? How old where you and what happened? No. I was very lucky. Have you ever broken any bones? How did they get broken? No! Did any of these events interfere with your education or work? I did suffer from back problems over many years. I think it started from when I fed Joanna perched on the end of a bed instead of having a proper support. It is very important to look after one's back. I also suffered from 'Repetitive Strain Injury' on my right wrist - again the same advice; look after yourself and get a proper diagnosis - don't guess. Did you do any regular exercise or sports to keep fit? I have done regular dog walking in recent years and have needed to do back exercises because of back pain I have suffered for twenty years.