first time blogger

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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

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    nice to meet you baps, I am the resident "headcase" full on certified .... got the scars to prove it.  I call my brain tumour  Buttercup and we generally get on fine as long as she does what I want (typical woman that I am, have to have things MY way).

    You definately seem to have the right attitude in fighting your beast.

    Look forward to seeing you around the 'boards' and good luck with your treatment.

    Debs xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Baps,

    Welcome to the Madhouse, I see you have met one of the headcases on the site Just wait until you meet the other one. I wont mention Tatoos its a Bummer.

    But better friends you will not meet. We are here to help in any way we can. Day and Night. All the best with your treatment.

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Good Luck with your treatment! You certainly do have the right attitude.

    Love Julie X