Bad news...I have cancer.updated thursday 18th November 2021
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Bad news...I have cancer.updated thursday 18th November 2021
In march i started having trouble swallowing certain types of food like bread,chicken ,tuna and meat so i went to the doctors and told them,i had blood tests and was booked in to the hospital for an endoscopy,unfortunatly the UK went into Lockdown so my endoscopy could not go ahead as planned ,on june 10th i went for the endoscopy and was found to have an abnormal mass blocking the lower part of my Oesopagus so biopsies were taken and i was sent for a ct scan the following week on friday the 26th June i saw the consultant for the results of the ct scan and biopsy and was told i have cancer in my oesohaphagus(Gullet) but it does not look to have spread elsewhere ,i now am booked into Castle Hill Hospital in Hull for a PET scan on 2nd July to make sure i have no spread of the cancer then i will need chemotherapy to shrink the tumor enough for surgery.The surgery is a massive operation that they need to cut a flap from pelvis to top of ribcage to expose the oesophagus then it will have the cancerous part removed and the stomach moved up into the chest cavity.They say it is a gruelling surgery to have and will require a week or so in intensive care before around a year to recover .Its a scary time as my dad went through the same operation and didnt make it but he also had his cancer 3 years before treatment and it had matasticised into his lungs liver and bowel and he was 64 and unfit,so hopefully i will get through it,they are looking at performing the surgery around November of this year!Hopefully the chemo will start soon as i have lost 15 kilos in last 12 weeks.Fortunatly i have a loving wife by my side to help me through the following weeks an months.
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Cheers Hugh,i intend to fight it every step of the way,will have plenty of time to watch lots of films and tv series that i have collected over the years again when im recovering from the operation in winter.
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This is just an obstacle for you, Ken. You will kick this thing right in the ass, and you have the support of a lot of people here. Please keep us updated on your progress and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Sorry to hear that Ken.
Sounds like you've got this in hand with an early diagnosis and things going forward.
I send good and positive thoughts only.
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Sounds like you've got this in hand with an early diagnosis and things going forward.
I send good and positive thoughts only.
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Thanks Rob,i will keep you all updated.when the ass kicking starts
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That's terrible news, Ken. Don't give up and fight. I hope you get all the help and support you need.
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I am so sorry to read this news, Ken. I will be sure to keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you face this ordeal.
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Hi Ken,
I am sorry you are going through this. I hope you get good treatment and that you defeat this.
I am sorry you are going through this. I hope you get good treatment and that you defeat this.
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I will be rooting for you every single day.
You're tough, you will get through this. I had an uncle who beat something like this, but it took a while.
Keep us posted.
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You're tough, you will get through this. I had an uncle who beat something like this, but it took a while.
Keep us posted.
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Thanks John,i will keep you updated.drjohncarpenter wrote: ↑Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:10 pmI will be rooting for you every single day.
You're tough, you will get through this. I had an uncle who beat something like this, but it took a while.
Keep us posted.
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All the best to you, Ken.
You're a lovely fellow and you have the respect and support of everyone on this board, I'm sure.
You're a lovely fellow and you have the respect and support of everyone on this board, I'm sure.
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Thanks Tony!George Smith wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 12:12 amAll the best to you, Ken.
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Damn Ken! That absolutely sucks! Words are hard to find with these kind of messages, but as others already have pointed out we all here count on you beating this! Please use us in your fight any which way you think will help you get through. Though most of us are thousands of miles away, in spirit we're all with you!
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This is horrible news. All the best to you, Ken.
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Saddened to hear that, Ken, but I know you'll come through it the other end.
Sending good vibes and positive energy your way.
Sending good vibes and positive energy your way.
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Cheers,appreciate it!elvisalisellers wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:07 pmSaddened to hear that, Ken, but I know you'll come through it the other end.
Sending good vibes and positive energy your way.
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