CJ Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I don't normally post up personal stuff but as I have met and befriended quite a few people on the forum I thought that this was the easiest way to let people know of my health news. For a little while (about 3 months) whenever I swallowed anything I had a very acute pain behind the base of the sternum. I went to see the Doc out here and he decided to treat me for GERD - Reflux disease but TBH, I wasn't convinced. Anyway, after 6 weeks of tablets it was no better and the pain was getting worse and so last Thursday I had an endoscopy done. Bugger me it was horrendous! They found an ulcer (which was expected) and also a polyp (growth) which was not. They then did cuttings of the growth and sent them off for biopsies. I got the results back yesterday and sadly the polyp was malignant and I have cancer of the oesophagus. The next stage is to fly to Athens for an ultrasound scan to see just how deep into the oesophagus wall the cancer has penetrated. If it is on the first layer then they seem to think there is a good chance of full remission by doing a procedure known as ERM. I will keep you informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Wow. I hope you make a full recovery my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Thats aweful chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Sorry to hear this CJ, hope you make a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Bloody hell mate, thats a terrible shock. I hope that all goes well in Athens and you can beat it. Thoughts are with you old friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Not great news CJ. My thoughts are with you for a return to full health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Really sorry to hear this Colin. We have had an experience recently where a close friend did not act quick enough and the NHS were also slow in reacting. If you need to Colin get looked at privately and get a quick diagnosis. My thoughts are with you my internet dad..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 All the best with getting this fixed asap Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Really sorry to hear this, CJ. Hoping you all the best and you get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Sorry to hear your news. My little nephew had cancer in his lower leg at 11 and has made a full recovery and even faced with the fact he may lose his leg he still managed to make jokes about saving money on the amount of socks he would have to buy and getting a better parking space when I take him out. Stay positive and we are all but a keyboard away if you want to talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Fingers crossed CJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 crap that bud,all the best and good luck with this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Hopoe you make a full recovery cj..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Blimey Col, that's dreadful news. I hope the hospital can deal with everything asap. Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Good luck, truelly hope things turn around for u..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Really sorry to hear this Col. I doubt theres anything we can do to help, but if there is you just need to shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 ahhh bloody hell CJ, I feel gutted mate, I wish you all the best and hope this can get sorted out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 thats awful I hope all goes well keep us informed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I'm really upset to hear your news Col. I know you were receiving the treatment for GERD but to be honest it sounded like it wasn't helping much. Do you think you'll come back to the UK for treatment at all? I'm wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Thanks for all the best wishes folks I am flying to Athens on the 9th to have the ultrasound scan done and depending on that I will decide whether to get treatment here or back in the UK. TBH, it depends on the cost and time scale out here and / or the time scale back in Blighty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Wow... Sorry to hear the dude.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 sorry to hear this mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Sorry to hear this, I hope you make a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 wish you a speedy and full recovery my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Really sorry to hear this news CJ, I wish you a speedy recovery. We are all behind you, so if you need anything in London do let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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