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I am amazed and humbled by the way you can recount such a grim and overwhelming set of circumstances, and still inject so much humour and positivity into the telling of it. What an incredible attitude, you are one tough cookie. Things will get better. One day, you'll be on a sun dappled woodland trail on your Jeffsy, savouring how special that is. Fingers crossed that happens sooner rather than later 🤞🤞🤞
That is some epic level keeping on keeping on.
You have done so well to get through all that, let alone document it in such an upbeat way, while still being brutally honest.
Your son and partner have been amazing too
Well done mate! Reading your posts makes my own cancer journey feel like a walk in the park.
Thanks guys, really.
@bearnecessities I love you too buddy!😁
Ooh, one very little thing that happened and makes me smile and cringe in equal measure.
I'm up in London to have the little guy checked out a few weeks after the op.
Consultant in room, another doctor, both male and a student of some type... Inevitably the student is female...
In all honestly these days I'm just used to pulling my cacks down and letting anyone that resembles a doctor have a fondle upon request.
Consultant had a fondle, other doctor had a fondle... Then the consultant asks if the young female student can have a fondle. So the poor girl had to have a fondle of some 54 year old, vintage knackers and prosthetic cock.
All done, I get dressed and say thanks to both the doctors as I go to the door... then I pause just enough to make it weird... and look directly at the poor female student and say "thank you" just at about the same time as the sentient part of my brain was screaming at me, "Don't you say it! Don't you say it you freakish piece of sh*t!"... Too late of course and I slink out of the door to the sweet, sweet beauty of the waiting area.
Where no-one knows of the weirdness that just happened.😁
JordanFull Member
Well done mate! Reading your posts makes my own cancer journey feel like a walk in the park.
I dont think there is any such thing mate (walk in the park I mean) and I hope things are going well for you too. Apologies if I've missed a post, not been on here much for a few months for "reasons." Nothing to do with STW I should add!
Where no-one knows of the weirdness that just happened.😁
Hehehe....
You're some stoic dude. 👍
I was reading your update planning on posting "yeah, never mind all that mate, how's your nob?" But then you covered that off too, so... 😁
Honestly, I want to say something but I don't know what. I reject platitudes in either direction. Just... I guess, keep on being you, people are here, listening, concerned, and taking the piss because otherwise the alternative is worse. Right?
"I'll laugh about this one day." When you're feeling a little better, get yourself up here one weekend somewhere in the land of the folically challenged pastry-fuelled lad with the crayons and we'll guarantee that.
When you’re feeling a little better, get yourself up here one weekend somewhere in the land of the folically challenged pastry-fuelled lad with the crayons and we’ll guarantee that.
Ha ha! Now that's an invitation take up one day! 😁
So well done! In your place, I’m sure I wouldn’t have the fortitude and humour that you have had. The energy you spent on updates - despite all you are still going through.
Ha ha! Now that’s an invitation take up one day! 😁
To coin the phrase of, I forget now if it was Billy Connolly or (master distiller) Richard Paterson, "you lazy bastard, it's no' that far!"
PoopscoopFull Member
JordanFull Member
Well done mate! Reading your posts makes my own cancer journey feel like a walk in the park.I dont think there is any such thing mate (walk in the park I mean) and I hope things are going well for you too. Apologies if I’ve missed a post, not been on here much for a few months for “reasons.” Nothing to do with STW I should add!
Cheers Poop! All good here, two years all clear after a year of Immunotherapy treatment. Which had it's downs but, well you know..you just get on with it and hope for the best!
Good news you're on the mend.
@poopscoop, I'm glad to hear you're on the mend too. I'll admit to missing all the stuff after the first couple of pages so had no idea about anything after the thread title. Sounds like you've had a tough time of it but I admire your dedication to looking after your mum and the extra pressure that's put you under, just make sure you're taking the time to recover too.
We've never met but you had some kind words for me when my dad was ill and subsequently passed away last year and always used to give me a thumbs up when I used to zwift so I have nothing but best wishes for you.
Also, I'm not a million miles from St George's so if you ever have the misfortune of ending up there again feel free to let me know and I can smuggle you in a Greggs
Truly inspirational determination and fantastic support from those closest to you. Keep on keeping on
@Jordan, may that 2 years go on for a very, very long time.👍
@swdan It sounds like you've been through the wringer and I'll let you know about that Greggs! I won't lie though, I hope I have no need to ask for a food drop.Lol It was a great hospital but I'm all "hospitaled" out.😉
Just a small update.
Just had my latest phone review after my recent blood test.
The "molecular response" (I think he called it) is on track and I've only 1 cancer cell per 10,000 cells. I think he said that anyway... I really should have a paper and pen handy.
One type of white blood cell had been low since I started the chemo. It's been at 1.2 and should be at 1.4 plus. For some reason it's 1.9 now so that's good. It's important for immune response apparently.
Still have Concorde cock syndrome but that's another matter.
Getting tough at home these days. Mum hallucinating all last night so zero sleep and feel like crap. She kept seeing a young girl at the end of her bed with matches in her hand or something. I try to convince her it's not real but of course that doesn't work.
I f******* detest dementia. It's a hateful disease. Next year is going to be bloody tough but at least I'll be here to see it. I wasn't so sure about that a year and a half ago.
That is great news about your personal health, but sad about your mum. Now might be a good time to mention that I have been pretty inspired by the way you've handled the hand of cards dealt to you. Your optimism, humour and upbeat attitude are awesome. I've had a few health issues over the last 2 years including a cancer diagnosis (not life threatening at the moment) and seeing the way you have have dealt with your issues has given me a real lift. So thanks for that. You are very definitely one of the good guys on here. I really hope things pan out as well as possible with your mum, I think you have the attitude and resilience to deal with it whatever, but be kind to yourself and vent on here if you need to. Happy Christmas to you and the Kraken!