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Old 02-11-2009, 08:21 PM
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Default living with cancer for a year and im still here

and the reasons im still here are because i refuse to lie down and give up despite being told im going to ride the train outa here, i have the most amazing wife and friends around me to keep me upright lol, without them i would have given up a long time ago, so remember if you ever have to go through this or anything like it and i hope you dont... keep a smile always push and fight hard and never be beaten!! i was told i might not make 2 months but 10 months on and lots of treatments im still here!! yes ive had to make lots of ajustments but everyone has helped, so wear a smile have a good giggle and fight your heart out i did and ive got more time with ones i love and the best thing is wen its time i will be rememberd as a big guy with a big smile.. not a grumpy old cancer sufferer so guys and girls im trotting on for now or scooting at least
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good for you mate, hope you're around alot longer, keep strong
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Fucking have it

Brilliant to here you are still going mate, any news on any of the treatments forcing it into remission?

We've just had a dodgy year with my auntie but she has got the all clear now after dozens of hours of horrific surgery and loads of complications.
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good luck to you. your obviously needing as much as you can get.
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good ladcant even begin to imagine your situation
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good luck mate, glad to see your not letting it beat you. Hope all goes as well as it can for you!!
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inspirational to say the least mate ,keep the fight up


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Hats off to you mate. Love your spirit.
Old 02-11-2009, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Chip
Fucking have it

Brilliant to here you are still going mate, any news on any of the treatments forcing it into remission?

We've just had a dodgy year with my auntie but she has got the all clear now after dozens of hours of horrific surgery and loads of complications.
hi Chip, the only thing that can force it into shrinking is radiotherepy now ive had as much as i can on the brain without it causing any other damage, anymore and the risk is too high, got one more cycle of chemo and thats the end of all the treatmets i have another mri near the middle of dec to see whats what. so thats that.
Old 02-11-2009, 08:32 PM
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That it my man, a massive middle finger to the big 'C'.

My best friend is turminal and much like you, he never gives up. he's being going strong for 18 months so hang in there!
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Doesnt sound promising at all then mate really hope that you get the miracle that you so clearly deserve!
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i was wondering how you was the other day but i couldnt remember your name

well done on fighting it
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all the more reason for you all to donate, its ony 2 quid a month, i do and have been for a while, www.cancerreasearchuk.org


and if your feeling you want to give more give another 2 quid to www.nspcc.co.uk





it never hurts to contribute such a small amount




keep your head up mate im proud of you


lee

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Old 02-11-2009, 08:36 PM
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thanks for all the top words everyone!! and yea Chip it would seem that i just have to keep up the fight within myself. ill just laugh at the reaper and hopefully he will bugger off for a bit LOL
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keep going mate, sure you dont need telling make the most of everyday and enjoy it
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Its nice to hear that your still smiling and not letting it get the better of you, keep it up im sure youll be an insparation to others
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You are one brave fucker and i salute you. I cannot even begin to imagine your anguish, you are an inspiration to the human race. May God be with you, you are a very special person.
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Originally Posted by biglee
hi Chip, the only thing that can force it into shrinking is radiotherepy now ive had as much as i can on the brain without it causing any other damage, .


didnt know they can damage what you aint got pmsl


but nahh serioulsy chuffed for you mate , as you so rightly know the old fella lost his battle in june this year , but he had the same fighting attitude ,never lost faith in that he wasnt going to get better ,


keep up the positive thoughs mate , if theres anything . ANYTHING !!!!!!!! me or the lads at blue oval can do , you have my number matey ,

infact even if you dont need owt ring me , i always have time to hear a moaning southerner tell me how his days going lol ,



much love mate from me and all the family


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fucking have it mate my dads 68 (69 on the 6th of april) when he was 61 he got diagnosed with cancer the first thing he said when he got told was "can i still go to the pub?" lol and he pulled through and is still hear now, fucking love my dad!!
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it is with the love for everyone that keeps me fighting on... im more frightend of leaving them than i am for myself.. got to be brave for the kids at least i have 2 10 and 11 thank god they understand it all and keep up with the fight..
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glad to hear your smiling .keep it real for the wife and kids .hope you have a lot more time mate
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Originally Posted by clarke5700
fucking have it mate my dads 68 (69 on the 6th of april) when he was 61 he got diagnosed with cancer the first thing he said when he got told was "can i still go to the pub?" lol and he pulled through and is still hear now, fucking love my dad!!
awesome... first thing i said was... i can still have a full english once a week and a pint once a week can i?? i was told yes... normal life for you.
Old 02-11-2009, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by -beefy-
didnt know they can damage what you aint got pmsl


but nahh serioulsy chuffed for you mate , as you so rightly know the old fella lost his battle in june this year , but he had the same fighting attitude ,never lost faith in that he wasnt going to get better ,


keep up the positive thoughs mate , if theres anything . ANYTHING !!!!!!!! me or the lads at blue oval can do , you have my number matey ,

infact even if you dont need owt ring me , i always have time to hear a moaning southerner tell me how his days going lol ,



much love mate from me and all the family


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ey up Beefs give my love to all mate and thanks for the words but you dont have to say them i know where my Blue oval mates are and that you will be here if i should need you... thanks man..L
Old 02-11-2009, 08:52 PM
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Good for you mate
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fair play to you Lee; it certainly put things into perspective. Here i am moaning/ worrying about work and here's you battling to stay alive

all i can say is all the best


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Hats off to you fella.

Not in your ballpark, but I know when my life fell apart this year I quickly realised I could either fight or allow it to consume my very being.

Keep fighting mate and never ever stop
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Originally Posted by biglee
awesome... first thing i said was... i can still have a full english once a week and a pint once a week can i?? i was told yes... normal life for you.
best thing is to get on with things as best as you can im sure we will be talking on this threed in years to cum
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Keep your head held high mate, you can say what ever happens from now on , you did it with dignity and pride.

I hope things go well for you, i really do.

all the best
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Nice one for your mega attitude towards it
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thanks everyone every positive thought has been taken onboard and it all helps... thanks everyone xx
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i wish you all the best mate you have a great attitude and a great circle of family/friends around you by the sound of it.

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I really do admire your courage.
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Keep fighting fella

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All the best Lee, your some man!
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I had wondered where you had got to, Was thinking about a post you done about China? a while back and then thought I haven't see you post, probably expains it..
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Firstly massive respect for you! To keep a smile on your face combined with a positive attitude gains all my respect fella.. Fair play!!

Keep with us and keep battling on! Would love to see this post next year. Head up pal and good luck.
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Originally Posted by LHD220Turbo
fair play to you Lee; it certainly put things into perspective. Here i am moaning/ worrying about work and here's you battling to stay alive

all i can say is all the best


Matt
Exactly what I was going to say, I'm gonna walk into work tomorrow and not give a shit, I'm sick of getting caught up worrying about things that really don't matter.

Keep it up Lee, top man by the sounds of it
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welldone mate, keep the spirit up, my father in-law just died last week of cancer, he was given, 12 weeks to live 7 year ago and he said the same sort of thing,
keep fighting
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great to see you still smiling and having a good laugh mate,never stop fighting and you attitude and courage is amazing mate

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