I've had bladder cancer since 2003 and had regular checks by flexible cyscoscopy. Sometimes they've had to zap the odd patch and once, early on, I had some chemotherapy, but I've got away with it so far.
In July 09 I had a routine check and it looked as though it might have migrated from the bladder into the urethra. They had me back in a few weeks later for biopsies and then x-rays. We met with the Consultant on 16th September. He didn't mince his words, the tumour was in 3 sites and it had become aggressive - I asked if it had been drinking? (not really! Zannie would have killed me there and then!) in short we only had one option - removal of the bladder, urethra and prostate - and soon!
I haggled for a stay of execution so we could go to Crete as planned on the 29th September, but instead of till April which, until then, was the plan, till the 13th October - he agreed and set the operation for a week later - 20th October 2009.
So we're off on the 29th, Ben and Rob & Suz are coming out from 6th - 13th so we can have a real family holiday first.
Watch this space!
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I told you that NOT drinking wine wasn't good for you. I suggest you go out and get bladdered on holiday. All the best my old mate amd have a great time. John and Pat
ReplyDeleteWhat a bummer - you beat it before - you can beat it again.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time with the family and good to catch up with you on your blog.
Ailsa
well Rog, Ive known you a long time and you have always been one to paddle your own canoe and I mean that in a positive way! Dont let this beat you mate, get those old paddles out one more time and challenge the rapids
ReplyDeleteBesides Roger, I dont know the job fully yet and so I wont want you lounging in bed -- you will need to do some consultancy me old pal!
Hope you lot are having a ball out there -- send love to everyone
If I dont see you when you get back, I'll see you after your op so good luck and take care
Happy retirement?
Sheila x