End of an era. Thank you

Terranical · 19-09-2015, 11:25

I would like to say a huge thank you to all you beautiful people out there who have wished me well in my battle with cancer. I feel truly humbled by the sheer number of messages of support. I have now started my course of treatment, designed to make my life as comfortable as possible. Initially it's immune therapy rather than chemo therapy (apparently it's too late for that). This drug, administered as four treatments over 3 months will be followed by an intensive course of radio therapy to try to slow the growth of the tumours in my brain. This immune therapy costs, wait for it, £60,000 PER treatment, or £240,000 in total. I suppose one could say my NH contributions over the years have stood me in good stead!

I will continue to contribute as much as possible to this brilliant site, but already I am finding it difficult to coordinate my typing with my thoughts, so I am doing lots of back-spacing and error correction, also my memory, both long and short term, is becoming evermore erratic so I will apologise in advance for any spelling mistakes which may occur.

Once again, thank you guys for your good wishes and support.

Bruce (Terranical)

jims-terrano · 19-09-2015, 11:30

Bruce, you are welcome on here for as long as you want to be. As for spelling mistakes, don't worry there's enough of that from everyone else.

Keep popping in and don't be a stranger, everyone is behind you. That's just the way we are.

Anyway you'll need to keep popping in to see how the project is coming along

don simon · 19-09-2015, 11:33

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I will continue to contribute as much as possible to this brilliant site, but already I am finding it difficult to coordinate my typing with my thoughts, so I am doing lots of back-spacing and error correction, also my memory, both long and short term, is becoming evermore erratic so I will apologise in advance for any spelling mistakes which may occur.

As do many, I suspect...

Keep on fighting, there's a long way to go and you have the support of everyone on here.
Be strong and give courage to your family.

rustic · 19-09-2015, 12:31

Bruce, my thought are with you, and your family, thanks for your recent PM, very supportive.
You pay into the NHS, and then we all complain about it, but like you when the Sh*t hits the fan they seem to be very supportive.
Some of the treatments are very expensive, and some are still experimental !!
The work on cancer treatment is finding new treatments all the time

With very best wishes,
keep fighting,
Richard

Banshee · 19-09-2015, 14:36

Typing this with tears in my eyes

Horrible horrible news matey but stay strong and never give up, easy to say from someone that knows not what you are going through I suppose :/

If pain becomes an issue, drop me a PM I may be of some help

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harlowmaverick · 19-09-2015, 15:59

is your idea of pain relief keeping briggie and his jokes away from bruce?

Bruce , this isnt an end to an era my friend.
I am sure that you will be around for a lot longer

Very sad news but good news that they will make you more comfortable.
Also you have us lot to keep that smile on your face

DEE · 19-09-2015, 17:06

God bless you Bruce And to all your family

johnb5177 · 19-09-2015, 17:16

Bruce, Be strong, fight back....everyone is behind you......

quixote · 19-09-2015, 20:18

I know we don't know each other Bruce, but I wanted to let you know I wish you the very best!!! Wish there was more I could add that would be of some actual use to you, but you're in my thoughts. I hope and pray the treatment has the desired effect

19-09-2015, 11:25	#1
Terranical Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Resident in Bristol, Terrano in Spain Vehicle: 1994 Terrano 2.7TD SWB Posts: 1,398	End of an era. Thank you I would like to say a huge thank you to all you beautiful people out there who have wished me well in my battle with cancer. I feel truly humbled by the sheer number of messages of support. I have now started my course of treatment, designed to make my life as comfortable as possible. Initially it's immune therapy rather than chemo therapy (apparently it's too late for that). This drug, administered as four treatments over 3 months will be followed by an intensive course of radio therapy to try to slow the growth of the tumours in my brain. This immune therapy costs, wait for it, £60,000 PER treatment, or £240,000 in total. I suppose one could say my NH contributions over the years have stood me in good stead! I will continue to contribute as much as possible to this brilliant site, but already I am finding it difficult to coordinate my typing with my thoughts, so I am doing lots of back-spacing and error correction, also my memory, both long and short term, is becoming evermore erratic so I will apologise in advance for any spelling mistakes which may occur. Once again, thank you guys for your good wishes and support. Bruce (Terranical)

19-09-2015, 12:31	#4
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Bruce, my thought are with you, and your family, thanks for your recent PM, very supportive. You pay into the NHS, and then we all complain about it, but like you when the Sh*t hits the fan they seem to be very supportive. Some of the treatments are very expensive, and some are still experimental !! The work on cancer treatment is finding new treatments all the time With very best wishes, keep fighting, Richard __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

19-09-2015, 14:36	#5
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Typing this with tears in my eyes Horrible horrible news matey but stay strong and never give up, easy to say from someone that knows not what you are going through I suppose :/ If pain becomes an issue, drop me a PM I may be of some help Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

19-09-2015, 17:06	#7
DEE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nantwich Cheshire Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 Posts: 385	God Bless God bless you Bruce And to all your family

19-09-2015, 11:30	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Bruce, you are welcome on here for as long as you want to be. As for spelling mistakes, don't worry there's enough of that from everyone else. Keep popping in and don't be a stranger, everyone is behind you. That's just the way we are. Anyway you'll need to keep popping in to see how the project is coming along

19-09-2015, 15:59	#6
harlowmaverick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlow, Essex Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 tdi 03 Posts: 962	is your idea of pain relief keeping briggie and his jokes away from bruce? Bruce , this isnt an end to an era my friend. I am sure that you will be around for a lot longer Very sad news but good news that they will make you more comfortable. Also you have us lot to keep that smile on your face

19-09-2015, 17:16	#8
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Bruce, Be strong, fight back....everyone is behind you......

19-09-2015, 20:18	#9
quixote Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Near Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 Posts: 482	I know we don't know each other Bruce, but I wanted to let you know I wish you the very best!!! Wish there was more I could add that would be of some actual use to you, but you're in my thoughts. I hope and pray the treatment has the desired effect