well this my first blog and hopefully not my last. i was diagnosed with duodenal cancer 3rd march 2010. i then saw a specialist 26th march and was told it was a large mass which had spread into my colon and was going towards my liver. withour treatment i would be dead by the end of the year!!!
it was one hell of a shock but it was worse having to tell my family and friends. everyone was so upset but we have all remained very positive and i believe that helps a lot...besides im a stubborn sod and generally do what i want!!!
i had 3 chemo sessions of EOX but reacted badly and now i have ECX which is better but makes me REALLY tired, then i had a scan and a minor miracle had occured.my tumour had shrunk from 9x7.5cms to 3.8x3.5cms!!!WOW, were we all delighted especially the consultant. this is the 1st step in a long battle but one im determined to win.6-8 more chemo sessions and possible op but that may be difficult cos of its position.
to all cancer sufferers out there please stay positive, i know its hard when you feel like s**t but i believe it helps. a good diet eps chicken/fish/fresh veg fruit juices, keep off milk and caffeine and red meat, these apparently feed cancer cells.
keep well and upbeat my friends xxx
