Effing cancer is an effing effer, frankly
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rb26 said:
Another (recent) member of the cancer club here. I was diagnosed with a lymphoma in my stomach node about 2 weeks ago, and after an ultrasound on my testicles today, found I had a lump on my left testicle. I'm having surgery to remove the offending testicle next Thursday, then a PET scan to confirm it's not anywhere else in my body (e.g. bone marrow) and then onto the chemotherapy treatment. All in all I'm likely to never be able to have children naturally (loss of one of my testicles and the chemo), which is gutting when you consider I'm only 24.
I left the University of Liverpool with a 2:1 in Business Management last year. Got myself a customer service job to pay the bills whilst I applied for graduate schemes and internships. I planned to take my CFA level 1 in December of this year but it looks like I won't be fit enough to even entertain the idea. Funny how life finds a way to mess up your plans and aspirations.
It's all rather depressing at the moment, especially as I'm going to have to explain to future employers a potential gaping hole in my CV. To be quite frank I'm not so sure employers don't discriminate on those grounds, especially as it's very hard to prove they have discounted an applicant based on their potential future health.
Sorry if this has come off as a little negative, defeatist and selfish. I count myself lucky that it appears to be a very treatable cancer, and understand others have had it a lot worse than me. I suppose I don't really want to say all this to my mum as I'm sure she's got enough worry for herself and me. I wish everyone who has-or knows a loved one with- cancer the best.
Wishing you the best mate ,I left the University of Liverpool with a 2:1 in Business Management last year. Got myself a customer service job to pay the bills whilst I applied for graduate schemes and internships. I planned to take my CFA level 1 in December of this year but it looks like I won't be fit enough to even entertain the idea. Funny how life finds a way to mess up your plans and aspirations.
It's all rather depressing at the moment, especially as I'm going to have to explain to future employers a potential gaping hole in my CV. To be quite frank I'm not so sure employers don't discriminate on those grounds, especially as it's very hard to prove they have discounted an applicant based on their potential future health.
Sorry if this has come off as a little negative, defeatist and selfish. I count myself lucky that it appears to be a very treatable cancer, and understand others have had it a lot worse than me. I suppose I don't really want to say all this to my mum as I'm sure she's got enough worry for herself and me. I wish everyone who has-or knows a loved one with- cancer the best.
Mrs Muttleysnoop said:
Kurt535 and rb26 wishing you both well. each time you go and have a shower/bath scream and shout, f
k off cancer and leave me alone. I mean really shout it.
Ty Mrs M - very sweet of you and warmly received. I was lucky; burst stomach ulcer caused by stress of ex wife led to discovery of rogue cells as i call them. I intend breathing oxygen for a few years yet as it pisses off the ex every extra day i now live k off cancer and leave me alone. I mean really shout it.
Tumbler said:
Had my surgery this morning, slightly more invasive this time, looking at
Adenocarcinomas which have developed in the glandular cells that line the upper portion of the cervix.
I hope you have a smooth recovery from the procedure. Sorry to read about the extra complication though. Adenocarcinomas which have developed in the glandular cells that line the upper portion of the cervix.
Had the surgery today at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Everyone was outstanding and the bed side manner couldn't have been any better. Unfortunately didn't get any nice dream to go with the general anaesthetic, but was totally painless (still is but on the paracetamol now). I've been referred to Birmingham for further treatment, so it sounds like they're confident the primary cancer came for the testis. However not counting my chickens until I get the biopsy results in a week or so.
I treated myself the day before to a drive on the Evo Triangle, something which has always been on my bucket list. It was a bit of a trek but the Fiesta ST MP215 performed exceptionally. Safe to say I'll be back again, depending on if I have any points on my licence!
I treated myself the day before to a drive on the Evo Triangle, something which has always been on my bucket list. It was a bit of a trek but the Fiesta ST MP215 performed exceptionally. Safe to say I'll be back again, depending on if I have any points on my licence!
rb26 said:
Had the surgery today at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Everyone was outstanding and the bed side manner couldn't have been any better. Unfortunately didn't get any nice dream to go with the general anaesthetic, but was totally painless (still is but on the paracetamol now). I've been referred to Birmingham for further treatment, so it sounds like they're confident the primary cancer came for the testis. However not counting my chickens until I get the biopsy results in a week or so.
I treated myself the day before to a drive on the Evo Triangle, something which has always been on my bucket list. It was a bit of a trek but the Fiesta ST MP215 performed exceptionally. Safe to say I'll be back again, depending on if I have any points on my licence!
Fingers crossed for you and hopefully no points on your licence!! Get well soon.I treated myself the day before to a drive on the Evo Triangle, something which has always been on my bucket list. It was a bit of a trek but the Fiesta ST MP215 performed exceptionally. Safe to say I'll be back again, depending on if I have any points on my licence!
Bugger; cancer has spread to the uterus, I am being fast tracked to see if it has made it's merry way anywhere else and should have a surgery date shortly.
My girls are devastated having just lost their grandmother, I have asked them to remember that she had 24 good years post diagnosis, which would at least see me until retirement.
My girls are devastated having just lost their grandmother, I have asked them to remember that she had 24 good years post diagnosis, which would at least see me until retirement.
Recently found out my father of 63 years has a stage 4 glioblastoma, too deep to operate.
It hasn't sunk in yet that in all likelihood he won't be here within 12 months time. We are not close in a father / son style relationship but when you find out one of your parents is dying prematurely it is a punch to the gut.
More than anything I feel terrible for my step-mother who has just retired and would have been looking forward to many years of enjoyment with Dad. To know she has to face the long future by herself is just so painful.
I wish everyone on this thread well.
It hasn't sunk in yet that in all likelihood he won't be here within 12 months time. We are not close in a father / son style relationship but when you find out one of your parents is dying prematurely it is a punch to the gut.
More than anything I feel terrible for my step-mother who has just retired and would have been looking forward to many years of enjoyment with Dad. To know she has to face the long future by herself is just so painful.
I wish everyone on this thread well.
Tumbler said:
Bugger; cancer has spread to the uterus, I am being fast tracked to see if it has made it's merry way anywhere else and should have a surgery date shortly.
My girls are devastated having just lost their grandmother, I have asked them to remember that she had 24 good years post diagnosis, which would at least see me until retirement.
My girls are devastated having just lost their grandmother, I have asked them to remember that she had 24 good years post diagnosis, which would at least see me until retirement.
Tumbler said:
I knew the NHS was amazing from the treatment and care my mum received, but I am blown away by how quickly and efficiently everything is happening, bloods already done, MRI tomorrow, CT booked along with an appointment with a highly experienced surgeon.
I am really glad to see tests and treatments are happening swiftly, though obviously I wish it wasn't needing to happen at all. I must admit once I had a Dr who became concerned when I had ongoing chest issues the tests and treatments and follow ups were really good. Tumbler said:
I knew the NHS was amazing from the treatment and care my mum received, but I am blown away by how quickly and efficiently everything is happening, bloods already done, MRI tomorrow, CT booked along with an appointment with a highly experienced surgeon.
I have nothing but praise for the NHS, if you really need it, it's there. My wife was diagnosed with Metastatic BC over 2 years ago, the monoclonal drugs she is on are superb, cutting edge and bloody expensive. Her oncologist is brilliant, besides the routine (well they are now) MRI's CT and heart scans she once complained of a bone ache in her thigh at a routine consultation, she was in for a full body bone scan within the hour. As said can't fault it, I don't scrimp on the Christmas wines for the oncology team, they are worth it.Well from my end there is some rare good news for this thread. My stepdad has had the stem cell procedure to treat his myeloma. Aparently all has gone well so far ('textbook' i believe they said) and he will be home from his two week stay in hospital (due to having zero immune system after the high dose chemo) on Friday. Thats it though for treatment, just monitoring from now on for the rest of his days I believe. Good chance it will be in remission until he dies of 'natural' causes in old age. Fingers crossed.
On the negative side, my mum has just been broken mentally and physically
Best of luck to you all.
On the negative side, my mum has just been broken mentally and physically
Best of luck to you all.
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