Male Cancers - Page 4

jims-terrano · 18-01-2020, 23:44

So Guys, I thought I would update this post. It’s been a hell of a 14 months white knuckle ride with operations, sepsis and coping with my new life as well as coping with the feelings and emotions that all this has left me with. Unfortunately my brother lost his fight with cancer back in November.

So I’ve come a long long way and although I’m not back to full fitness and not too sure I will ever be the same I’m feeling great! I still get tired easily and the stoma causes me a few issues from time to time but on the whole I’m fine. So both myself and my wife have changed our plans about life and are now doing things or going places instead of waiting. We have wanted a camper for years, so we’ve been out and bought the best base van that we could afford to convert. We are not waiting to finish the conversion we are just getting off when we want as the van is but winter weather has put a stop to it at the moment. I’m back at work full time, even back in my extra role. Certainly ore active than I have been. I’m starting to get involved with cadet activities again though I have to be careful of course.
I had on my bucket list the BA Training and Smoke House at work, well at the end of the month I have a days BA Training and an exercise in the smoke house with all the kit on. Totally looking forward to this adventure, definitely taking things back from cancer.
I had my 6 monthly checks and scans which eventually after delays came back clear though they had found some nodules that they are not overly concerned about but will monitor.
It’s now time for the 12 month appointments and these are quite crucial. Already had a blood test in advance of a ct scan in a couple of weeks. A couple of days before that I have an appointment with urology. At some point a cystoscope but not too sure when. So fingers crossed that these all come back clear.

Thanks for all the genuine support from all my friends on here and throughout the world that I live in.

I’ve got a hell of a lot more chaos to cause so this year is my year

Lazy-Ferret · 19-01-2020, 00:47

Thats so good to hear Jim. Keep positive, and make the most of every day, you can't say fairer than that.

Blocky10 · 19-01-2020, 16:09

Glad to hear you are positive about the future. Keep the good results rolling in

terranosaurusdoug · 19-01-2020, 17:08

It's uplifting to hear you are doing so well Jim mate, keep up the good work

macabethiel · 19-01-2020, 21:59

All sounds very good - all the best for 2020 Jim.

Lazy-Ferret · 19-01-2020, 22:25

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Originally Posted by macabethiel

All sounds very good - all the best for 2010 Jim.

2010???? Really Ted... I hate to tell you, but you are 10 years older than you think you are!!!

macabethiel · 19-01-2020, 23:18

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Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

2010???? Really Ted... I hate to tell you, but you are 10 years older than you think you are!!!

Type the digit 1 is next to 2 - that's my excuse - brain fart otherwise! lol

johnb5177 · 20-01-2020, 23:31

Jim,

Sorry, only just caught up with your thread.

So very pleased that you stay positive, and continue to receive good results...

Stay strong....

19-01-2020, 21:59	#50
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Good to hear your plan! All sounds very good - all the best for 2020 Jim.

18-01-2020, 23:44	#46
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	So Guys, I thought I would update this post. It’s been a hell of a 14 months white knuckle ride with operations, sepsis and coping with my new life as well as coping with the feelings and emotions that all this has left me with. Unfortunately my brother lost his fight with cancer back in November. So I’ve come a long long way and although I’m not back to full fitness and not too sure I will ever be the same I’m feeling great! I still get tired easily and the stoma causes me a few issues from time to time but on the whole I’m fine. So both myself and my wife have changed our plans about life and are now doing things or going places instead of waiting. We have wanted a camper for years, so we’ve been out and bought the best base van that we could afford to convert. We are not waiting to finish the conversion we are just getting off when we want as the van is but winter weather has put a stop to it at the moment. I’m back at work full time, even back in my extra role. Certainly ore active than I have been. I’m starting to get involved with cadet activities again though I have to be careful of course. I had on my bucket list the BA Training and Smoke House at work, well at the end of the month I have a days BA Training and an exercise in the smoke house with all the kit on. Totally looking forward to this adventure, definitely taking things back from cancer. I had my 6 monthly checks and scans which eventually after delays came back clear though they had found some nodules that they are not overly concerned about but will monitor. It’s now time for the 12 month appointments and these are quite crucial. Already had a blood test in advance of a ct scan in a couple of weeks. A couple of days before that I have an appointment with urology. At some point a cystoscope but not too sure when. So fingers crossed that these all come back clear. Thanks for all the genuine support from all my friends on here and throughout the world that I live in. I’ve got a hell of a lot more chaos to cause so this year is my year

19-01-2020, 00:47	#47
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Thats so good to hear Jim. Keep positive, and make the most of every day, you can't say fairer than that.

19-01-2020, 16:09	#48
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Glad to hear you are positive about the future. Keep the good results rolling in

19-01-2020, 17:08	#49
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	It's uplifting to hear you are doing so well Jim mate, keep up the good work

20-01-2020, 23:31	#53
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Jim, Sorry, only just caught up with your thread. So very pleased that you stay positive, and continue to receive good results... Stay strong....