I have an update for you, my friends. 8 years ago, with your help I fought off Heart Failure. Today I was told I have bowel cancer. Medication starts tomorrow, followed by an operation and radiotherapy with chemo every weekday for 5 week solid. Am I scared, yes, will I fight...hell yes.....will I win.....too fucking right! another battle starts for me today. I'm determined not to lose.
All the best mate … had it a few years ago and 30 days of radiotherapy got rid of it … stay positive
Oh my! I’ve not been on a while. There is some horrible stuff going on. Nobody said life would be easy. The very best wishes to everyone struggling with this awful disease. Please stay strong!!
Oh gawd, that is tough. I know of a lady who has been through this and is now clear. You can do it too! Love and strength coming your way. Good luck @Redmidland
You sound like a tough old bugger, @Redmidland , I'm sure you'll see this off the same way you have all the other stuff. Take heart from the success stories posted above, and come through this stronger than ever. I'm sure its not going to be a picnic though, so all best wishes to you, and I look forward to hearing good news as you progress back to health.
I have an update for you, my friends. 8 years ago, with your help I fought off Heart Failure. Today I was told I have bowel cancer. Medication starts tomorrow, followed by an operation and radiotherapy with chemo every weekday for 5 week solid. Am I scared, yes, will I fight...hell yes.....will I win.....too fucking right! another battle starts for me today. I'm determined not to lose.
There is obviously something going on . Last summer i was suffering from what was thought to be IBS but wasn't and it seems the bowel cancer has been ticking silently for years. I am now on my second line of Chemo as the first did not do much. Like you I am determined to fight this. George allagyer the BBC news reader was diagnosed stage 4 nine years ago and it still with us . Strangely apart from Chemo sude effects i feel as fit as a fiddle. Stay strong
I have been contacted this morning and have an MRI scan tomorrow so they can pinpoint the tumour. I will then have to go into hospital as they want to fit a temporary, (hopefully), 'stoma'. Then the radiotherapy and chemo will start for a 5 week period Mon-Fri every week. Its strange when you get told something like this, I reacted in such a strange way....I said to the consultant "Can you make sure I'm not in hospital when The Open Championship is on?"....he looked quizzically at me and said "Why - are you playing?" That made me laugh and then said "No just watching on TV and its on Sky and the hospitals don't have that!" He smiled and said, "Yep you make sure we know when the dates are and we'll avoid them!" How fucking stupid was that conversation? I guess it was my way of coping with the news!
I have been contacted this morning and have an MRI scan tomorrow so they can pinpoint the tumour. I will then have to go into hospital as they want to fit a temporary, (hopefully), 'stoma'. Then the radiotherapy and chemo will start for a 5 week period Mon-Fri every week. Its strange when you get told something like this, I reacted in such a strange way....I said to the consultant "Can you make sure I'm not in hospital when The Open Championship is on?"....he looked quizzically at me and said "Why - are you playing?" That made me laugh and then said "No just watching on TV and its on Sky and the hospitals don't have that!" He smiled and said, "Yep you make sure we know when the dates are and we'll avoid them!" How fucking stupid was that conversation? I guess it was my way of coping with the news!
I know where you are coming from. It is a way of ensuring you have some control over what is going on. The hospital was not impressed when i told them I am going on holiday next month .as i pointed out I do not want to spend every 2 weeks stuck in the unit and the feling crap for 3 days. They agreed to change dates
Ah now RM, that’s a kick in the danglies. But as has been said before, if you deal with it as you have previous bumps in the road, you will beat this bastard thing! Sending all my love to you ♥️
Its seems like a million years ago I was introduced to Wally aka @Redmidland who told me when we first met the reason he answers to Wally is because he wasn't fond of his real name Malcolm which amused my warped sense of humour. I remember the first time I went to his home in Tup'north to do some training with my first dog, he introduced me to his wife Angie and after a coffee he pissed off upstairs to do the CL match commentary on a game that afternoon. I was left with Angie a lady I'd just met, stuck in a field in the arse end of nowhere. Angie and I amused ourselves at Wally's expense most evenings via Facebook as regularly Wally fall asleep in the chair around 7.30 and would send me a photo which of course would be posted on here. Wally's rants on FB are legendary and along with my Missus who can also get annoyed by stuff that is so irrelevant its no coincidence that both have heart problems, not to say I don't love them both but f*** me both need to chill a little. At nearly 135 years old Wally faces another hiccup in life sh*tstorm of trials and hurdles and Ive no doubt he'll overcome this one too, if for no other reason so we can get down The Valley and I can continue to introduce you to staff as "My Dad" Love you Wally, don't ever change mate x #F***Cancer
PS To the person responsible for introducing me to Wally..................... To quote Liam Nielson....."I will find you and when I find you"
Its seems like a million years ago I was introduced to Wally aka @Redmidland who told me when we first met the reason he answers to Wally is because he wasn't fond of his real name Malcolm which amused my warped sense of humour. I remember the first time I went to his home in Tup'north to do some training with my first dog, he introduced me to his wife Angie and after a coffee he pissed off upstairs to do the CL match commentary on a game that afternoon. I was left with Angie a lady I'd just met, stuck in a field in the arse end of nowhere. Angie and I amused ourselves at Wally's expense most evenings via Facebook as regularly Wally fall asleep in the chair around 7.30 and would send me a photo which of course would be posted on here. Wally's rants on FB are legendary and along with my Missus who can also get annoyed by stuff that is so irrelevant its no coincidence that both have heart problems, not to say I don't love them both but f*** me both need to chill a little. At nearly 135 years old Wally faces another hiccup in life sh*tstorm of trials and hurdles and Ive no doubt he'll overcome this one too, if for no other reason so we can get down The Valley and I can continue to introduce you to staff as "My Dad" Love you Wally, don't ever change mate x #F***Cancer
PS To the person responsible for introducing me to Wally..................... To quote Liam Nielson....."I will find you and when I find you"
Ray, thank you, another battle to take on. With support from CL and of course you, my Mrs and family I'm determined to beat this. My goal is to see CAFC in the Prem League, but before then to see as many games at The Valley as I can. I've not bought a ST yet, but that is my goal as soon as Sangaard leaves and I'm out of hospital. Yes I'm scared, but it's flight or fight, I've never runaway....I don't intend to start now x
I have an update for you, my friends. 8 years ago, with your help I fought off Heart Failure. Today I was told I have bowel cancer. Medication starts tomorrow, followed by an operation and radiotherapy with chemo every weekday for 5 week solid. Am I scared, yes, will I fight...hell yes.....will I win.....too fucking right! another battle starts for me today. I'm determined not to lose.
There is obviously something going on . Last summer i was suffering from what was thought to be IBS but wasn't and it seems the bowel cancer has been ticking silently for years. I am now on my second line of Chemo as the first did not do much. Like you I am determined to fight this. George allagyer the BBC news reader was diagnosed stage 4 nine years ago and it still with us . Strangely apart from Chemo sude effects i feel as fit as a fiddle. Stay strong
Had a regular bowel screen just over 2 weeks ago. Last week I was in having a Colonoscopy where they found something “bad”. Was told yesterday that the biopsy showed it was cancer. Luckily CT scan said it had not spread. Due to see the Consultant next week after being put on the priority list for an operation next month.
I have no symptoms and am relaxed. Let’s see how things progress. Shows the importance of having regular bowel screening.
Sorry to hear this @HardyAddick Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. As you say just as well you were screened with no symptoms yet showing. Best wishes to you and everything crossed 🤞
I have an update for you, my friends. 8 years ago, with your help I fought off Heart Failure. Today I was told I have bowel cancer. Medication starts tomorrow, followed by an operation and radiotherapy with chemo every weekday for 5 week solid. Am I scared, yes, will I fight...hell yes.....will I win.....too fucking right! another battle starts for me today. I'm determined not to lose.
There is obviously something going on . Last summer i was suffering from what was thought to be IBS but wasn't and it seems the bowel cancer has been ticking silently for years. I am now on my second line of Chemo as the first did not do much. Like you I am determined to fight this. George allagyer the BBC news reader was diagnosed stage 4 nine years ago and it still with us . Strangely apart from Chemo sude effects i feel as fit as a fiddle. Stay strong
Had a regular bowel screen just over 2 weeks ago. Last week I was in having a Colonoscopy where they found something “bad”. Was told yesterday that the biopsy showed it was cancer. Luckily CT scan said it had not spread. Due to see the Consultant next week after being put on the priority list for an operation next month.
I have no symptoms and am relaxed. Let’s see how things progress. Shows the importance of having regular bowel screening.
Sorry to read this @HardyAddick, the thing, as I'm trying to do, is stay positive. Looks as though this disease is becoming more prevalent. Take care!
I have an update for you, my friends. 8 years ago, with your help I fought off Heart Failure. Today I was told I have bowel cancer. Medication starts tomorrow, followed by an operation and radiotherapy with chemo every weekday for 5 week solid. Am I scared, yes, will I fight...hell yes.....will I win.....too fucking right! another battle starts for me today. I'm determined not to lose.
So sorry to hear about your diagnosis, sending all my best wishes, stay determined.
I have been contacted this morning and have an MRI scan tomorrow so they can pinpoint the tumour. I will then have to go into hospital as they want to fit a temporary, (hopefully), 'stoma'. Then the radiotherapy and chemo will start for a 5 week period Mon-Fri every week. Its strange when you get told something like this, I reacted in such a strange way....I said to the consultant "Can you make sure I'm not in hospital when The Open Championship is on?"....he looked quizzically at me and said "Why - are you playing?" That made me laugh and then said "No just watching on TV and its on Sky and the hospitals don't have that!" He smiled and said, "Yep you make sure we know when the dates are and we'll avoid them!" How fucking stupid was that conversation? I guess it was my way of coping with the news!
Nowt wrong with that, I ended up talking to my consultant about Elvis, and tried to sell a nurse a kitchen whilst going for an MRI scan. It’s a coping mechanism, if it works for you, use it.
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every one of us is with you and on your side ♥️
Best wishes for the fight ahead.
Staying strong and positive helps you to take whatever the doctors throw at you.
Stay positive!
He smiled and said, "Yep you make sure we know when the dates are and we'll avoid them!"
How fucking stupid was that conversation? I guess it was my way of coping with the news!
But as has been said before, if you deal with it as you have previous bumps in the road, you will beat this bastard thing!
Sending all my love to you ♥️
I remember the first time I went to his home in Tup'north to do some training with my first dog, he introduced me to his wife Angie and after a coffee he pissed off upstairs to do the CL match commentary on a game that afternoon.
I was left with Angie a lady I'd just met, stuck in a field in the arse end of nowhere.
Angie and I amused ourselves at Wally's expense most evenings via Facebook as regularly Wally fall asleep in the chair around 7.30 and would send me a photo which of course would be posted on here.
Wally's rants on FB are legendary and along with my Missus who can also get annoyed by stuff that is so irrelevant its no coincidence that both have heart problems, not to say I don't love them both but f*** me both need to chill a little.
At nearly 135 years old Wally faces another hiccup in life sh*tstorm of trials and hurdles and Ive no doubt he'll overcome this one too, if for no other reason so we can get down The Valley and I can continue to introduce you to staff as "My Dad"
Love you Wally, don't ever change mate x
#F***Cancer
PS To the person responsible for introducing me to Wally..................... To quote Liam Nielson....."I will find you and when I find you"
My goal is to see CAFC in the Prem League, but before then to see as many games at The Valley as I can. I've not bought a ST yet, but that is my goal as soon as Sangaard leaves and I'm out of hospital. Yes I'm scared, but it's flight or fight, I've never runaway....I don't intend to start now x
I have no symptoms and am relaxed. Let’s see how things progress. Shows the importance of having regular bowel screening.
Take care!
Love to you ❤️
It’s a coping mechanism, if it works for you, use it.