Hi all,
This is just an update on my situation. After finding out I had a growth that was most probably cancer, I left the Philippines and returned to Australia, again, for the last time to have my bladder, prostate, and lymph nodes removed, to have it checked out properly. After a PET scan, it is confirmed that it is not one but two new cancers growing.
I went along to the oncologist to find out how much chemo I will be getting to rid me of these two little cancers, and she was very open and very clear. They cannot operate for several reasons, radiation treatment is out of the question as they are so far apart, so the only remaining treatment is chemo.
OK, so the good news is: well, that's the problem, there is no real good news. If the chemo works, it could give me more time, but even with it working, two years is a fair estimate as to my remaining time, and half that if the chemo will not work. Not too bad until she adds that there is less than a 40% chance of the chemo working.
So there you have it, I will need to post a lot more of my jokes on here so I don't waste them. Don't get me wrong, I have not given up, I am just facing reality and understand that there is little they can do to help me live a long life. I will do everything possible to extend my life as long as possible, and I intend to be here for quite a few years yet, but that is the doctor's prognosis. But as she said, everyone is different but ......
I am living in Toowoomba in Queensland, and I am very happy here. There are two good hospitals here, and I will have no problems getting great treatment as and when I need it.
So I will be around for some time yet, but how long is a piece of string?
Bob
This is just an update on my situation. After finding out I had a growth that was most probably cancer, I left the Philippines and returned to Australia, again, for the last time to have my bladder, prostate, and lymph nodes removed, to have it checked out properly. After a PET scan, it is confirmed that it is not one but two new cancers growing.
I went along to the oncologist to find out how much chemo I will be getting to rid me of these two little cancers, and she was very open and very clear. They cannot operate for several reasons, radiation treatment is out of the question as they are so far apart, so the only remaining treatment is chemo.
OK, so the good news is: well, that's the problem, there is no real good news. If the chemo works, it could give me more time, but even with it working, two years is a fair estimate as to my remaining time, and half that if the chemo will not work. Not too bad until she adds that there is less than a 40% chance of the chemo working.
So there you have it, I will need to post a lot more of my jokes on here so I don't waste them. Don't get me wrong, I have not given up, I am just facing reality and understand that there is little they can do to help me live a long life. I will do everything possible to extend my life as long as possible, and I intend to be here for quite a few years yet, but that is the doctor's prognosis. But as she said, everyone is different but ......
I am living in Toowoomba in Queensland, and I am very happy here. There are two good hospitals here, and I will have no problems getting great treatment as and when I need it.
So I will be around for some time yet, but how long is a piece of string?
Bob