CJ Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 That is just brilliant! One of my better efforts methinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr two Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Only just come across this....i don't know you CJ but i just had to say after reading 20 pages of messages you are an inspiration to all!..so many people on here seem to know you and hold you in high regard. Hope you and yours have a good christmas and ALL the very best wishes to you for the new year too!...keep looking forward matey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thank you mr two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 So I've already infracted myself. Isn't that illegal in some US states? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 It has been a couple of months since I lasted posted and so, for those who are interested, here is a bit of an update: I am now 2 thirds of the way through the chemotherapy treatment. I have the final infusion next Wednesday and then it is 3 weeks of chemo tablets (self administered at breakfast and dinner time) and that is it. I then have a CT scan to determine how it has gone. I have spoken to the surgeon and asked him what are the likely outcomes. The conversation went something like this: "So, Mr. Escovet, what is the best possible scenario"? "Well, we do the scan and find that the tumour has shrunk significantly to almost nothing, the cancer cells in the bone areas have cleared, and I can then operate and give you a clean bill of health". "And the chances of that happening are"? "Incredibly slim" "OK, and the worst possible scenario"? "The chemo has done nothing. The tumour has grown and the cancer sells have multiplied significantly". "OK, and the chances of that are"? "Incredibly slim"! Obviously I am hoping for the best but I am guessing a good result is somewhere in between the 2. In the meantime I have to be grateful that in the main, the chemo treatment has been bearable. The funny thing is, people have asked me how it has been and TBH, I have no idea as I have nothing to compare it to. I could be suffering really badly (I have had some bad times with dehydration, toilet issues and extreme tiredness) or that could be very mild compared to what might have been. Anyway, nothing more to be reported now until after the scan but if the way my body feels is anything to go by then I am doing OK and if it is trying to tell me I am close to dying then it is not a great communicator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Good luck Col, you're an inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I look forward to hearing the best possible scenario is the one that fate has chosen for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Good luck Col' date=' you're an inspiration [/quote'] Thank you my friend. I'm not sure about being an inspiration as when I go to the local cancer hospital and see others in far worse condition than me and yet they still smile and joke, or I see youngsters there who have not had the benefit of the years of life I have had, then that makes me feel very humble indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 I look forward to hearing the best possible scenario is the one that fate has chosen for you. Me and mine have our fingers crossed for that to JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rsand85 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I look forward to hearing the best possible scenario is the one that fate has chosen for you. i second that mate. sincerely hope it all goes well for you.cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Wishing for the best for you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Good going CJ I hope you all the best in getting back to 100% or as close as possible that you can get. Just to note I didn't write this to add to my post whore count either before I make any of your future lists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Fingers crossed for you mate, always rooting for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 This could be me on the 13th (results day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Good luck CJ. I'll be crossing everything for you that it's the best result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Good luck mate I hope you get the result we all hope for. Keep up the good fight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks for all the comments and best wishes guys. They really mean a lot to me and mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hope it's the best result possible. Good luck with it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriella Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It is about dancing in the rain... Best of luck CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Good luck Col' date=' you're an inspiration [/quote'] Hope everything works out, fingers crossed for a clean bill of health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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