Completely forgot…
To keep the momentum going, I ended up signing up to a workshop, submitted a motivational statement and all. Then completely forgot about it.
I had signed up to the 1st European Society for Radiation Oncology (ESTRO)’s Clinical Workshop 2026 in Vienna, for mid-March 2026. I specifically applied to get into the Combination Radiotherapy with Novel Therapies breakout group. And got in. That was a surprising email. Yay!
Did not forget…
This week, the ballot results for the Cape Town Marathon came out. I signed up to it mid-November. Ballot Results day is always stressful. Always checking your email for a Successful or Unsuccessful email, checking your bank account for money deducted from your account, checking the Entry status on the account, checking what people are saying online. Pretty much for the 24 hours.
The Cape Town Marathon is a contender to be the 8th World Marathon Major and those who complete the 2026 race will have a provisional star. It is getting harder to complete this goal to be honest. The 9th is Shanghai.
So since Wednesday, my entry was stuck on this…
And finally today, the ticket disappeared and I got this.
It was not for me.
Will not forget…
Word from the Training Programme Directors.
I have updated my Clinical Oncology TPDs about my fellowship in Australia. Of course they are pleased, but with one condition… complete the FRCR exams, as these remain the priority in training. They are absolutely right.
So I shall lay low with Races for 2026 and aim to pass Physics in February, Final Written in August and Final Oral in November. Full Gas.
Project Declutter update
Decluttering to make way for the Christmas decorations…
Reach for the Seven Stars 
Pero mananghid gihapon kag nga muadto Cape Town sa April? 😆 Need kag supporters para sa Vienna? Naay mag volunteer!
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Yang, mao na gyud akong gihuna-huna. Pre-birthday nimo sa Vienna? And half-baked pa ang Cape Town – gusto mu-inter pero mananghid pa gyud. To be continued…
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A big week on all fronts! Getting into the ESTRO workshop after forgetting you even applied is nice!
What a shame about Cape Town! It would have been a fabulous opportunity to meet up! But with your 2026 work load, missing the ballot is probably a blessing in disguise.
Your TPDs are spot on: exams first, races later. “Full Gas” is the only way through this stretch, and you know the drill. Keep going, Monica!
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I think Blessing in Disguise is the best way to describe it. Someone somewhere is looking out for me. Including my TPDs. Everyone is right. It’s more my demons that I need to fight – strong temptations with poor defences. 2 of my best friends are running the Two Oceans Half! Sooo tempting.
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