Today started off a little better, Simon wasn't feeling great, but was well enough to go into work for a couple of hours. It was such a relief to know that he had improved a little.

Then this afternoon Prof Toner phoned Simon, concerned that the blood tests from yesterday showed that the methatrexate was still too high in his body and it was urgent that he get some medication (folenic acid), to help get it out of his body - methatrexate is lethal if left in your body.

At first he wanted Simon to be admitted but Simon, given his delight at hospital stays, was adamant that he should be at home. Toner was OK with this as long as he was drinking enough fluids to help flush it out and was taking the tablets properly. I need to call him tomorrow to let him know how he is and to organise more blood tests to check all of his levels.

So today it's been a bit scary. Simon is feeling very upset and worried about it all especially knowing that he is due for more of this in a couple of weeks. I feel a bit shocked at it all and am trying not to think about things like this that can kill him.