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

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  • RedJohn
    RedJohn Posts: 597
    Best of luck.
  • HardyAddick
    HardyAddick Posts: 1,636
    Malc, 6 months is what I was told so normal, as is stay in ITU after the operation. Stay strong - I came through it. They have to paint the worst picture to cover themselves. Come on you Addicks.
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,735
    edited April 2024
    Clearly not the news you'd hoped for but I'm sure the experts know what's required to get you to " RM, Mk 2 " & fit for your triumphant return to The Valley. 

    All the support you need, on tap here on CL x
  • Rob
    Rob Posts: 11,775
    RM. the best of luck to you. You know what you are dealing with and, I believe, you made the right decision to go ahead with the surgery. 
    Again, all the very best to you. Pulling for you!
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,273
    Good luck TM. Keep us posted as you can and know there are a lot of people out there, both friends and virtual friends who are rooting for you.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,982
    Malc, the 2nd half of a promotion season is always the best part  :)
    https://www.nowtv.com/sports-purchase#:~:text=Stream live across 12 Sky,(available on all devices).
  • DPFC
    DPFC Posts: 320
    Hang on in there mate.  From experience Their predictions are often the worst case scenario and i suspect you will be back at the valley sooner than you think  good luck
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,618
    All power to you Malc. 
  • ct_addick
    ct_addick Posts: 4,333
    edited April 2024
    My mum had cancer which spread to her bones and one tumor was wrapped around spinal cord. Not many surgeons were willing to operate to remove it but she wanted it gone and one brave doctor did and she lived for another 10 years. I honestly think if she didn't do it she would have passed earlier and it wasn't that issue that caused her to pass. Hang in there mate. You are brave and have a good outlook on life which will go a long way. All the best. 
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  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,735
    WOOWEE , RM !!!!

    That's the best news I've heard for a looong time ! 

    We never know what might be around the corner to surprise us , do we ...

    Your positive attitude is remarkable and long may it last. Well done you ! 

    Sending love & hugs xx
  • WSA
    WSA Posts: 1,911
    Great news @Redmidland.  Hope you get fighting fit for the end of June. x
  • HardyAddick
    HardyAddick Posts: 1,636
    edited May 2024
    Good news Malc. You have to learn to live with whatever life throws your way. It’s not easy and I accept it 90% of the time and just tell others to give me space the other 10%!
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,234
    Good news Malc.  As I’ve come to learn, if life gives you lemons make lemonade. 
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,588
    Ahh now Malc!
    That's blummin brilliant.
    Let's aim to have a right good lifers meet up in January. That's deffo worth a trip over 
    Love to you as always my friend.
    ❤️
  • Valley Ant
    Valley Ant Posts: 465
    Positive news Red. Let's all hope the operation goes well.
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,517
    Sending all best wishes and hopes for the best possible outcome @Redmidland xx
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,618
    Sounds really positive news. Really pleased for you and yours.
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 26,272
    Keep chugging on RM. Knowing that there's a chance you won't have to have a colostomy is a massive incentive to get yourself as fit as possible for the surgery, but being realistic about your chances is sensible. I'm sure we'll all be keeping our fingers crossed for the Brucie Bonus for you.
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  • redman
    redman Posts: 5,285
    I thought I would update on my cancer situation. For those who remember I had bile duct cancer, and the cancer was removed by Whipple surgery (similar to @Bedsaddick ) in May 2022 . This was followed by a  6 month course of chemo which I had in tablet form. Scans showed the operation a success and the cancer removed.
    However scans earlier this year have shown what they call a single peritoneal deposit which has increased in size. This is a nodular legion anterior to the transverse colon, although at an early stage. Unfortunately It cannot be treated by either surgery or radiotherapy. Therefore it cannot be solved. The only option is to try and control it from growing. I have therefore just started another 6 month period of chemo (in drip form this time) which it is hoped will extend my life. 
    I have the benefit of being a fairly fit person for a man of 71, but it is frustrating as I was just starting to feel fully fit active again, playing football and tennis. 
  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,624
    Malc & redman I wish you both as much wellness as is possible. 
    Here it seems that the Lass's lymphoma might have returned as she has various swellings and we are waiting for the test regime to kick in, in some ways I think the waiting for answers is worse than the answers themselves - does this bothersome disease ever give up?
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    Sorry to read this new @redman and @lancashire lad. I hope both of you get positive outcomes. Keeping you both in my thoughts. X
  • HardyAddick
    HardyAddick Posts: 1,636
    Fingers crossed @redman
  • SDAddick
    SDAddick Posts: 14,467
    Sorry I was way behind on this thread. Sending @redman the best. My god mother has been in a similar situation for years, and I just hope that you're able to manage it.

    @Redmidland I think your approach is great. Not just giving yourself something to aim for, but also something to beat, is excellent. You show that cancer!

    ...that being said, is going to The Valley the best thing for a heart condition?!?!?!?!!? Said with a tremendous amount of love. You've got this.

  • DPFC
    DPFC Posts: 320
    Glad malcs news is more positive and really hope the operation is a success.  In my case rhe chemo i have been on for the last year has now stopped working and am just starting what they call 3rd line defence ( drug called Lonsurf) to try and hold things. Only been on it for 5 days and am already having mixed side effects.  Hopefully they will settle down in time. Does anyone have any knowledge about this treatment.  Thanks
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,588
    Redman, Lancs & DPFC my love to all of you.
    ♥️
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,735
    KBslittlesis said:
    Redman, Lancs & DPFC my love to all of you.
    ♥️
    Ditto to the 3 of you. 

    I know I sound like a parrot but again, why do bad things happen to good people ? 

    PLEASE update us on your progress and never forget that we're here for you.

    Keep fighting x 
  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,255
    Just wanted to add my best wishes to everyone battling on here. Hope all of you have great outcomes. Fingers very firmly crossed.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,982
    Best wishes to Redmidland, Redman, DPFC and everyone else who may be fighting the fight.

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