Ian C Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Top result CJ -catching the blighter early is the best step towards winning the fight They'll get in there and dig it out, then you'll probably have chemo to round up any strays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Fantastic news, CJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 That is great news cj, keep us updated and get back to full health soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Thank you friends. I am obviously delighted and having Josh out here with me is helping the mini celebrations no end!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Well, after the visit to Athens today I am delighted to report that the former is the case and it has only just started to attack the inner wall of the oesophagus and is therefore eminently treatable. Now, thats not to say it is an easy fix nor that I am out of the mire yet but it is a great start to what will hopefully be a full recovery. Great news Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Great news Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Excellent news Colin. We are defo having a pint on your next visit. I don't suppose you are going to be on the mainland in the next couple of weeks. We are going to be in Halkadiki somewhere. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Great news mate, best of luck with your speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 That's great Col.I'm very pleased for you and your boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Firstly I'm sorry to hear about your terrible news. Lastly, I'm happy to hear about your fantastic news. Just spotted this mate. Must have been a proper scare for you and the family. Best of luck with the treatment and get well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Praying for you chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 cracking news CJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 great to hear mate.. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Sorry to hear the news CJ, as others have mentioned, you have caught it early which is a big plus and no doubt you will be back to full health in no time at all. I worked for Cancer Research UK for a number of years and early diagnosis was the biggest factor in full recovery Just be positive and I know things will be back to normal in no time at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Thats good news mate. Hope it all goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Well done Col, good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Hope all goes well. Good luck and keep safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Great news, dude. Here's to a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 Once again, thank you all for the messages of support - it really means a lot to me and my sons. This is the next procedure to be done - hopefully in a week or so. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/endoscopic-mucosal-resection/MM00782 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Awesome, just have to keep the momentum going now..! Positive energy..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Have had quite a few words with upstairs and asked that it be cured with beer alone... now that may have been be a tad optomistic... :-) so you will just have to sort it the other way... but everything and more crossed of course!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinlexusV8 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Sorry to hear that man. Hope your do a full recovery! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Great news that it's been caught early!good luck and fingers crossed for a swift and full recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I went to Athens today to get an ultrasound endoscopy done to ascertain the depth and spread of the disease. The Doc had explained that ideally we will have caught it early and it wont have breached too deep into the walls of the oesophagus and could be treated by an operation to remove the infected area. The worse case would have been other organs and lymph glands being infected. Well, after the visit to Athens today I am delighted to report that the former is the case and it has only just started to attack the inner wall of the oesophagus and is therefore eminently treatable. Now, thats not to say it is an easy fix nor that I am out of the mire yet but it is a great start to what will hopefully be a full recovery. I want to thank you all for your messages of support - they really meant a lot to me and my sons. xx Great news big fella !!!! does this mean you are not going to sound like a James Bond villain as well as looking like one ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I went to Athens today to get an ultrasound endoscopy done to ascertain the depth and spread of the disease. The Doc had explained that ideally we will have caught it early and it wont have breached too deep into the walls of the oesophagus and could be treated by an operation to remove the infected area. The worse case would have been other organs and lymph glands being infected. Well, after the visit to Athens today I am delighted to report that the former is the case and it has only just started to attack the inner wall of the oesophagus and is therefore eminently treatable. Now, thats not to say it is an easy fix nor that I am out of the mire yet but it is a great start to what will hopefully be a full recovery. I want to thank you all for your messages of support - they really meant a lot to me and my sons. xx That's great news as said, you might not be out of the mire yet but it seems as positive as you could dare hope for. Hope all goes well, keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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