The dreaded C word.

lakedistrictclaret · Post by **lakedistrictclaret** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:20 pm

I was diagnosed with cancer ( oesophagus ) in 2009, and spent an awful ten days ( the Wembley play-off win was in the middle of it ) before my first meeting with my Consultant.
He told me it was a battle he was confident I would win and ( touch wood ) I did.

You've received the same sort of advice. You're young. You'll be ok.

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:22 pm

All the best. There's a cold one waiting here for you when you get through to the other side!

Dom · Post by **Dom** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:25 pm

Alright Simon, sorry to hear this, we used to talk frequently on the old faceyb. Best of luck with your fight. Stay strong lad.

Brucefanclaret · Post by **Brucefanclaret** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:35 pm

So sorry to hear this, Fosh. All the very best with your treatment and hope you will soon be over the worst of it. It's a tough call, but you'll make it!

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:41 pm

I work with a guy who was diagnosed with this in 1990, so 26 years ago.

He cycles here everyday and is probably the fittest person in the place.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 3:45 pm

NMIS
Knowing you from our CM Dinner nights out, I know you will face this with determination and fortitude.
I am truly shocked at your news and wish you every success with your treatment plan and am here should you ever need a sounding board.
Best wishes mate.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 3:45 pm

There are some really good awareness campaigns out there for different types of cancers and I think it's good to find out as much as you can about them.

Bloodwise did a very good advertisement a few months ago. There are many, many support groups meaning you are never alone.

No bugger had ever heard of mine (Myeloproliferative Neoplasm) but the support I've received since being ill in Dec 2014 has been brilliant. Including everyone on here during the darkest times.

And rather than being depressed by cancer I've felt the best way is to go at it full throttle!

No matter how many visits to the hospital and doctors appointments you have the best advice I can give is to keep on smiling, enjoy life and defeat whatever gets thrown at you!

Regards
Mark

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:20 pm

There are lots of things they do for leuk nowadays, so I agree with the rest that being positive is the thing, at this moment.
Having lost my wife to Big C just over a year ago, I can vouch for the camararderie and positivity of this board and all who watch and post.
Go for it NMIS.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:35 pm

All the best, Foshiznik, I hope all goes well.

dpinsussex · Post by **dpinsussex** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:14 pm

Best of British !!
Beat the disease known as ****

IWOODLOVETT · Post by **IWOODLOVETT** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:31 am

Foshiznik wrote:I (northernmaninsouth on the old site) went to A&E on Thursday night as I had a tight chest and have been treated for DVT for the last month or so. Anyway, to cut a long story short I had to stay in hospital overnight for observations and in the morning they dropped the bombshell that I have Leukaemia.

I am in total shock and don't really know what to do with myself as I am only 31, but have any of fellow clarets been through/going through this fight? Any tips?

How's it going Foshiznik?

turfytopper · Post by **turfytopper** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:48 pm

Foshiznik wrote:.....they dropped the bombshell that I have Leukaemia.

I am in total shock and don't really know what to do with myself as I am only 31, but have any of fellow clarets been through/going through this fight? Any tips?

Really sorry to have read of your news. I didn't open this thread for sometime thinking that the dreaded C was Champions.....didn't want to read anything about us being champions.

Whilst difficult to bear, try and focus on the fact that it is treatable.

I'm going through my own cancer treatment and staying positive has helped me. Royal Surrey are amazing and I couldn't believe all the effort that was made for my benefit.

My 45 year old neighbour was diagnosed with leukaemia about 4 years ago. It has been difficult for him but he has done brilliantly.

Try and stay as positive as possible. The treatment you'll get will be world class. I wish you all the best and a full recovery.

levraiclaret · Post by **levraiclaret** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:50 pm

I can't add any insight or useful advice Foshiznik but you have all my best wishes and will be in my thoughts until your tell us you are clear.

aclaretinstevenage · Post by **aclaretinstevenage** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:36 pm

Just been a story on BBC news about a youngish girl - 30ish - given the same diagnosis a few years ago. She was given a stem cell transplant and has just met the donor lad 2 years after the transplant. Thought of your post Foshiznik as hers was a story of real hope for other sufferers. Stay positive seems to be the consensus advice on here from people who have also suffered the big C. I wish you all the best with this fight.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:51 pm

Isn't blood cancer the type that only recently they've found a potential cure for? But they said it only currently works for blood cancer, not other types (yet). They said it's the biggest break through ever with blood cancer.

One thing I'd make sure and that's make sure you're happy with your consultant. Don't have someone who treats you as a number, make sure they talk to you like a human being.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:04 pm

Hi all,

Sorry I haven't been more regular on here.

Still currently in hospital. Was in ICU for 4 days as I contracted Swine flu, Fungal Pneumonia and a chest infection due to the low immune system, but now on the mend (still on o2 but close to nothing).

Have been told that once I'm off the medication for the respiratory issues and the oxygen, I will be able to continue the treatment as an outpatient so all is going well. I'm on my 3rd week of treatment and it now seems to be going well as my stats are ll in the right places.

I would just like to say that I really appreciate the words of support and wisdom and it is really fantastic.

Woollyhat · Post by **Woollyhat** » Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:19 pm

Stay with it buddy - also on ICU as my little man who is fighting AML is ventilated. He had an infection in his line which spiralled.
I've seen plenty too much, but I've seen lots of people beat it. So can you.

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:21 pm

Good luck, Foshiznik.

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:58 pm

- the best of luck to you Foshiznik with your recovery.

Turftalker · Post by **Turftalker** » Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:06 pm

All the best Foshiznik.

yorkshireclaret · Post by **yorkshireclaret** » Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:57 pm

Stay strong Foshiznik, the repetitive theme on this board is that you are not alone and so many people have had and beaten this disease and you will too. I have had treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma and had chemotherapy/radiotherapy and a stem cell transplant and have been in remission since 2007. It`s a hard journey but just take it a day at a time.

chorleyhere · Post by **chorleyhere** » Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:12 pm

All the best Foshiznik , keep positive and look to the future.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 5:38 am

Just a quick update for anyone interested.

I am about to start my 3rd stage of treatment and everything is going as well as I could have hoped for. The Leukaemia was down to about 0.5% on the normal test so I have just had a biopsy this week that is being sent to a consultant at Guys hospital as they supposedly have an even better machine for testing it at a minute molecular level.

That consultant is supposedly taken a keen interest in my case as I am possibly the only person in the UK with this Leukaemia and treatment plan.

If all continues as well as it has been I should be off the treatment and back to 'normal' in 12 weeks time.

Thanks again to you all for the support back whenn I was first diagnosed as it genuinely helped me. I am eternally grateful.

UTC!

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:17 am

'Just a quick update for anyone interested.'

Good morning Foshiznik - I think you will find that a lot of 'commentators' [a kind term] on here will be very interested in your update.

That is a positive story from you - well done on your own efforts to get well.

Good luck from me as you go forward with your treatment...UTC

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:59 am

Excellent to hear Foshiznik, do keep us updated as you go along.

Fingers crossed for you.

Zom Zom · Post by **Zom Zom** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:15 am

Can't think of words right now, but gòod luck fella

Caballo · Post by **Caballo** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:20 am

Had a mate diagnosed with the same in his mid twenties 15 years or so ago, a fortnight ago he competed in a downhill mountain bike race 'Megavalanche' on Alpe D'Huez. Once he'd got over the initial shock of being told, he made a conscious decision that it was going to be the beginning of his life not the end, he believes attitude is the key. Good luck NMIS

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:07 am

Great news, Fosh.

Though of course we knew you could do it...

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:17 am

Excellent start to the day, Fosh. Look forward not back you can do 12 weeks on your head. Nothing but good thoughts for you and yours.

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani · Post by **Ooogeorgeorgeoghani** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:29 am

Remember reading this in March and seeing your age and thinking jesus hope he is ok, so thanks for the update nice to hear some positive news, good luck for the future

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:35 am

Tremendous news Fosh, I and all fellow Clarets on here and wherever they may be, will
continue to support you to see you out the other side of this appalling ordeal.

My very best wishes for a complete recovery - stay strong and show the b@stard disease who is boss.

Midmoorclaret · Post by **Midmoorclaret** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:50 am

Agree with Funky, you're nearly at the finishing post so keep looking forward and be the winner!!

CumbrianClaret · Post by **CumbrianClaret** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:54 am

Great news , just keep going .

Spike · Post by **Spike** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:59 am

IWOODLOVETT wrote:Hi Foshiznik, I was diagnosed with APML (leukaemia) at the beginning of 2015.

I was taken into Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and underwent intensive chemotherapy treatment initially for 6 weeks and then three further sessions of around two weeks.

I won't lie, the treatment was brutal, but the end result is that I have been in remission now since July, back on the golf course and going to Clarets games. So the message is to grit your teeth, stay with the indignities and pain of the treatment and keep a positive smile on your face.

I note your old username nothernmaninsouth so if you are by chance taken into the Guildford or Frimley hospitals let me know and I will visit you (if want me to) for some support.

Hope to see you at Chelski if you don't make the home games! Good Luck mate hope you are fully recovered! Stay strong and if your up to it I will buy you a pint of Real Ale when I see thee

Spike · Post by **Spike** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:02 am

Good news Fosh lets hope you've beaten the *******!
Keep strong fella

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:07 am

Foshiznik. That's great news. Keep those positive thoughts going you are doing really well. You have a lot of Clarets thinking about you and willing you on. Nearly there now so stay strong.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:11 am

Great news, Fosh
My continued best wishes!

claretdom · Post by **claretdom** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:11 am

Great news NMIS, keep strong

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:30 am

Foshiznik wrote:Just a quick update for anyone interested.

I am about to start my 3rd stage of treatment and everything is going as well as I could have hoped for. The Leukaemia was down to about 0.5% on the normal test so I have just had a biopsy this week that is being sent to a consultant at Guys hospital as they supposedly have an even better machine for testing it at a minute molecular level.

That consultant is supposedly taken a keen interest in my case as I am possibly the only person in the UK with this Leukaemia and treatment plan.

If all continues as well as it has been I should be off the treatment and back to 'normal' in 12 weeks time.

Thanks again to you all for the support back whenn I was first diagnosed as it genuinely helped me. I am eternally grateful.

UTC!

Hi Foshiznik, great to hear you are doing well. Out of interest, what kind of Leukemia were you diagnosed with?

The only reason I ask is that I've a very small chance of getting AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) in about 20 years.

levraiclaret · Post by **levraiclaret** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 10:04 am

Sorry to hear you have had it tough with the complications but very pleased that you are coming through it now.

All best wishes for your complete recovery.

Clevedon Claret · Post by **Clevedon Claret** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 10:50 am

Hi Foshiznick, (NMIS) Only Just seen this thread. It was only the other day that I thought I hadn't seen NMIS post for a while, and was wondering how you were getting on after your back surgery?

Sorry to read that you have been through such a tough battle Pal. It's good to hear you have responded so well to your treatment and that you are in good hands. Stay Strong Simon.

(zumerzet Claret) = Clevedon Claret

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biggles · Post by **biggles** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:15 am

wow, that's tough, matey. wishing you all the very best in your fight against this horrible, indiscriminate disease. fight it like a claret!

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:20 am

All the best! Sounds promising

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 1:04 pm

Hi Foshiznik, all best wishes from another "northern man in the south."

I'm coming up to 5 months post-heart attack. Had an excellent session in the gym this morning. I know I'm not yet "Sean Dyche" fit, but I feel I'm heading that way. Not bad for 62 year old.

I'm sure you will also get through your health challenges.

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IWOODLOVETT · Post by **IWOODLOVETT** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 4:08 pm

IWOODLOVETT wrote:Hi Foshiznik, I was diagnosed with APML (leukaemia) at the beginning of 2015.

I was taken into Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and underwent intensive chemotherapy treatment initially for 6 weeks and then three further sessions of around two weeks.

I won't lie, the treatment was brutal, but the end result is that I have been in remission now since July, back on the golf course and going to Clarets games. So the message is to grit your teeth, stay with the indignities and pain of the treatment and keep a positive smile on your face.

I note your old username nothernmaninsouth so if you are by chance taken into the Guildford or Frimley hospitals let me know and I will visit you (if want me to) for some support.

Well done NMIS - I came through a similar journey to you and am back to full strength. It will take you a few weeks yet, so you should take it easy, enjoy the summer, then step up the physical fitness. UTC

Healeywoodclaret · Post by **Healeywoodclaret** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:01 pm

The mind is very powerful. Tell yourself you can beat this and you will. Clarets fans rooting for you.

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Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:07 pm

Spijed wrote:Hi Foshiznik, great to hear you are doing well. Out of interest, what kind of Leukemia were you diagnosed with?

The only reason I ask is that I've a very small chance of getting AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) in about 20 years.

I have APML which is a form if AML.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:23 pm

Gods speed with your recovery NMIS.

spadesclaret · Post by **spadesclaret** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:28 pm

Keep up the good work, NMIS. You can beat this.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:31 pm

Edit: Double post.