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Off to the big smoke.
« on: November 27, 2016, 03:34:21 PM »
Well I'm off to the big smoke of Brisbane in the next week or so and it's not for pleasure.
Last week I was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. Bloody big shock. I've never been in hospital before and I'm just a little bit Shit...g myself. Anyway any of you guys and gals out there who haven't been checked for this cancer please book in and do it asap. I thought it would never happen to me and no family history of it. Also if you have a spare prayer please send it my way. I just may need it.

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Re: Off to the big smoke.
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2016, 03:36:44 PM »
Really sorry to hear mate. All the best for you and your family. Thanks for the reminder too.

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« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2016, 03:37:06 PM »
Sorry to hear that, hope all goes well
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« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2016, 03:38:35 PM »
Sorry to hear the grim news Sol.
All the best mate.
Hope it all gos well for you
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« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2016, 03:50:40 PM »
Sol, in the face of adversity, keep a positive look on life and it's achievements. While we don't know what the future holds, I'm sure within the myswag family we will all be thinking of you and yours at this time. You know you only have to ask here if anyone can do anything to help and if we're true to form you'll receive pm's from just the right people who can help and guide at this time. Hoping all goes as well as can be in your circumstances and keep us updated on progress.
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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2016, 04:36:39 PM »
Quote from: scrapsD40 on November 27, 2016, 03:50:40 PM
Sol, in the face of adversity, keep a positive look on life and it's achievements. While we don't know what the future holds, I'm sure within the myswag family we will all be thinking of you and yours at this time. You know you only have to ask here if anyone can do anything to help and if we're true to form you'll receive pm's from just the right people who can help and guide at this time. Hoping all goes as well as can be in your circumstances and keep us updated on progress.

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« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2016, 05:08:18 PM »
Hi Sol,

Sorry to hear. I hope they caught it early. There is plenty of support out there for you & your family.

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« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2016, 05:15:14 PM »
I know it's not quite the same but my Dad had colon cancer twice, once when he was in his 70s and the second time he was 90. Knocked him around a bit but he bounced back. Has left me with a legacy of having to have 5 yearly visits to my rear end from a Channel 7 camera crew, but a small price to pay to evade the menace.

I, too, can sympathise with your plight and wish you well, and like Scarps offer the advice to stay positive. The cruel irony is that sometimes it hurts those around you more than you realise.
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« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2016, 05:31:03 PM »
Sol,
       I'm sorry to hear your news  :( Our thoughts are with you and Jen.

Cheers

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« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2016, 05:53:53 PM »
That's Farked. I hate Cancer. Good luck with it all. Fingers crossed you
 got it early enough.
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« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2016, 05:57:00 PM »
Quote from: Coolblue80 on November 27, 2016, 05:53:53 PM
That's Farked. I hate Cancer. Good luck with it all. Fingers crossed you
 got it early enough.

What he said, good luck Sol.
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« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2016, 06:11:12 PM »
Sorry to hear Sol.  Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2016, 06:12:28 PM »
Caught early, you have an excellent chance. Sadly a member of our extended family finally died from bowel cancer 1 1/2 weeks ago at age 31, but I hope and wish yours isn't advanced.

Best of luck mate !!
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« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2016, 07:49:15 PM »
Well that's Shit news Sol, it's not the reason you want to be going on a trip. Keep your chin up mate, plenty beat this one so there's alot of positives going in. You'll be right mate  :cheers:
I've enjoyed your posts in the past & look forward to reading plenty more.
Cheers Sol, you'll bust this
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« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2016, 08:15:04 PM »
Even though most of us Swaggers dont know each other, be sure we all are wishing you the best Sol.
Keep the head up and fight on mate.

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« Reply #15 on: November 27, 2016, 08:18:54 PM »
Sol.
I don't know you, I can't imagine how you are feeling, because I haven't been there (yet) but I will pray for you
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« Reply #16 on: November 27, 2016, 08:22:26 PM »
All the best Sol. Keep ya chin up if you can, there may be a great outcome. My brother was diagnosed 6 or so years ago, had surgery and treatment and has been all clear and healthy since. We'll be thinking of you.

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« Reply #17 on: November 27, 2016, 08:24:52 PM »
Hey Sol,

Best of luck with the op and treatment. My mum had bowel cancer and beat it.........so can you.
Thinking of you.

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« Reply #18 on: November 27, 2016, 08:29:34 PM »
Sol I wish you the best of outcomes.
Recently Mum inlaw a very fit and active late 70 was diagnosed with the same. She has had the surgery successfully and is on the chemo journey now but she is going good. Yes you are right in the advice of get tested.
Sol as you are from the North may I offer if you or a family member are looking for a bed in Brissy we have room at our place here on the North side, 3 km from railway , 1/2 hr from CBDS and I even can offer a loan of a car if needed. Send me a Msg if you need anything.
Best of luck.
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Re: Off to the big smoke.
« Reply #19 on: November 27, 2016, 09:02:14 PM »
Quote from: sol on November 27, 2016, 03:34:21 PM
Well I'm off to the big smoke of Brisbane in the next week or so and it's not for pleasure.
Last week I was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. Bloody big shock. I've never been in hospital before and I'm just a little bit Shit...g myself. Anyway any of you guys and gals out there who haven't been checked for this cancer please book in and do it asap. I thought it would never happen to me and no family history of it. Also if you have a spare prayer please send it my way. I just may need it.

 :cheers:



    Keep positive mate.......keep the NQ fighting spirit going ....Thinking of you and Jen and family.....

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« Reply #20 on: November 27, 2016, 09:31:57 PM »
Thinking of you and your family Sol, all the best with the treatment. You have the formidable force of the whole Myswag family behind you, good luck

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« Reply #21 on: November 27, 2016, 09:38:36 PM »
No good Sol.  Does remind me I need to go get checked myself.  The colonoscopy is okay it's the prep I hate, you would think by now they could make it taste okay
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« Reply #22 on: November 27, 2016, 10:17:47 PM »
Hi Sol, best of luck and technology to you.
Did you find it with the govt sponsored bowel screen, I got my second kit December 2015 but sat on (pun) for a while as I was in the middle of chemo for prostate cancer and when I asked my oncologist she advised me not to do it as my cancer was growing against the rectum and may have given a positive, anyway I opened the kit and read the booklet and found I could opt out and opt in again later, that was my second kit, part of the gov program.
It is definitely a jolt to get that diagnosis, 14 months on my psa is down to .12 from 29 plus, so I am OK at the moment. I have a couple of good neighbors  and a lot of work colleagues who are very supportive.
Hang in there and as friend  of mine in Darwin who is going through chemo for Bladder cancer says, keep harping on your mates to get TESTED regularly for everything.
Cheers.
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« Reply #23 on: November 27, 2016, 10:55:53 PM »
All the best to you Sol. Echo all of the sentiments expressed by others.

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« Reply #24 on: November 28, 2016, 12:58:21 AM »
Quote from: gronk on November 27, 2016, 06:12:28 PM
Caught early, you have an excellent chance. Sadly a member of our extended family finally died from bowel cancer 1 1/2 weeks ago at age 31, but I hope and wish yours isn't advanced.

At age 31 is rare and rotten luck whereas we all need to be aware of the usual risk period as Gummint Health is-
http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/bowel-campaign-home

Essentially that faecal blood test is an indication of pre-cancerous polyp/s that bleed and if the test is positive it involves day camera surgery to remove them before cancer develops. If you have a family history of bowel cancer advise your GP and they recommend you do testing at a much earlier age so pay attention-
http://www.cancer.org.au/about-cancer/types-of-cancer/bowel-cancer/
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