Safy

First of all, I'd like to thank all the people who have written to us over the last few days. Your messages have meant a lot to me and have made me feel really good. Today, it's been a week since the biopsy and we still have no answer. The wait will continue for a few more days. As you know, patience and waiting are not my strong points. Frustration is part of everyday life right now, and it's probably the biggest psychological challenge for me and my family. I know that many of you are waiting too. Safyatou

The biopsy took place on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026. The procedure went well and, after a few hours in the clinic, I was able to go home. It was the first general anaesthetic of my life. The surgery went as planned and the follow-up at home is now in place. I'm now in a recovery phase, awaiting the definitive diagnosis. It will take a few more days to get the results. This waiting period is obviously stressful and tiring for all of us. Over the last few days, Safyatou has been reading me your messages and comments. Thank you all for your

First symptoms For nearly two months, my health had been in question. I had symptoms that might seem trivial, but they weren't going away. On the contrary, they became permanent: fever loss of appetite severe fatigue even for me 😓 Faced with the persistence of these symptoms and increasingly marked episodes of fatigue, we launched research to understand their origin. Now things are taking shape and I'm now able to communicate with my family, friends and professional circle about my state of health and what

Why this blog? Many of you have contacted me - or tried to contact me - to find out why I've disappeared from the friendly and professional radar. I've been away for several weeks, and you know it's for a medical reason. I don't have the time, and frankly not always the energy, to reply individually to everyone to explain the situation and its evolution. Inspired by a very dear friend who has been through a similar care journey to mine, I've chosen this format to give an update to anyone who'll listen. See