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Lifers' Cancer Updates - Some hopeful news from Palarsehater (p75)

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  • Ah feck it Malc, what a decision to have to make.
    Please keep talking to those with experience (thanks Beds x) and those you love the most.
    Ultimately it’s your choice and those who love you will stand by you all the way.

    We’re here for you ♥️
    What KBslittlesis posted, RM.

    Thinking of you at this very difficult time. 

    Stay strong & look forward to meeting you at the first home match nxt season. x
  • Really sorry to hear this Malc. As mentioned by yourself and others, take some time before you make a decision.

    Although each individual and case is very different it must feel terribly lonely, however there will be people who are going through and have gone through similar experiences as this. So hopefully there is a support group out there you can lean into for advice. 
  • RedJohn
    RedJohn Posts: 597
    Best of luck.
  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,761
    So sorry to hear your news RM.
  • WSA
    WSA Posts: 1,911
    Sending you love and best wishes @Redmidland.
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700

    I have an Irreversible Stoma @Redmidland . You get used to it pretty quickly . It's certainly not that bad that it should stop you having surgery to save your life . If you want to ask me any questions please DM and I'd be happy to answer them. 
    I've DM'd you. Thanks Malc 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,989
    edited April 2024
    Redmidland - Adele Roberts, Radio 1 Weekend Breakfast Show DJ, was on Celebrity Pointless last night. 
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,761
    Wishing you all the very best Malc and all of those including Redjohn in dealing with this horrible disease. 
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,730
    Hi All, just to let you know I've bitten the bullet and decided to have the operation. It'll take place in early May, providing I pass all the tests they want to put me through. I'm now focusing on surviving the operation and trying to make the 1st home game of next season to be at The Valley. I'm petrified of the operation, 6 to 8 hrs is a long time with a heart condition, but the alternative was not good at all.
    Thanks
    Malc
    Wise choice. I’d be surprised if you are ready to go to football by August as the recovery time for these operations are longer than you think . I was ready to go to football after four or five months after both of my ops and I’m relatively young (55) . You never know . Hopefully you will make a quick recovery but don’t rush it . 
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  • redman
    redman Posts: 5,285
    Likely to be be the best choice in the long run RM. Wishing you well. 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,989
    Redmidland, you'll be just fine.
    All the best mate.
  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,624
    glad to hear your decision Malc, you are in for a difficult few months, but if anyone can do it you can - best of luck
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,842
    We are all with you, Malc.

    Anything you need, just shout.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,597
    Good for you Malc.
    Here for you ♥️
  • Horsfield9
    Horsfield9 Posts: 3,082
    All the best Malc , keep fighting,  we'll be with you. 
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,484
    I can't really offer any specific advice as such, just to share that I was under for 7 hours for my kidney transplant and it went in a blink of an eye, literally. 

    All the best mate 💪
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,836
    edited April 2024
    A very tough decision to take RM, but seems to me to be the right one. It gives you a fighting chance and you've already proven with your heart condition that you are one hell of a fighter.

    Sending all the strength and best wishes in the world.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    You’ve made the right decision … all the best mate 
  • DPFC
    DPFC Posts: 320
    I think you have made the right choice Malc . I belive it is a win win option Having been told mine in inoperable i would give my right arm to have the choice
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  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    DPFC said:
    I think you have made the right choice Malc . I belive it is a win win option Having been told mine in inoperable i would give my right arm to have the choice
    That's a very fair point @DPFC. Im sorry that you've not got a choice, that must be very hard. I wish you well and hope something can be found for you moving forward.
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    bobmunro said:
    We are all with you, Malc.

    Anything you need, just shout.
    Thanks Bob, very kind of you mate.
  • DA9
    DA9 Posts: 11,091
    good luck @Redmidland
  • robroy
    robroy Posts: 4,425
    Good luck mate @Redmidland
  • PeterGage
    PeterGage Posts: 1,793
    Best of luck @Redmidland
  • Valley Ant
    Valley Ant Posts: 465
    Good luck Redmidland.
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,234
    Has to be the best choice Malc. It’s two very different things I know, but too have a heart condition (heart attack 2013, 5 stents, ongoing medication) and I was under for about 19 hours when I had my failed leg bypass ops 3 years ago so the old tickers can be more resilient than you think!  All the very best with it. Jim 
  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,624
    while not the news you wanted it shows that your medical team have your best interests at heart (sorry) - so it will take a little longer than you hoped but better to take  longer than not return to the Valley - keep fighting Malc.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,597
    You got this Malc & we've got you ❤️