neo2810 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Great news fella! Good luck with the treatment from here on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 I had meant to post up previously but forgot. This latest "issue" has come about after having my blackberry phone (kindly supplied at an ace price by TomS) stolen from my rucksack whist I was on the beach and having my tips jar containing 140.00 euro nicked from the bar. Ah well, they say bad stuff comes in 3's and so lets hope that's me done for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 really glad you have had a really positive start, not so good on the phone and money theft but at least the most important part seems to be better news:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 This is the next procedure to be done - hopefully in a week or so. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/endoscopic-mucosal-resection/MM00782 How cool is that! What a fantastic bit of kit And what good news that they don't just slice you open and hoik it out with a trowel, you'll be scar-free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Just caught up with it all CJ. Best wishes. Ewen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 How go's the fight CJ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 The surgeon has been away on hols and came back today and so I am awaiting a phone call. I have already had another surgeon give me a date of Sept 5th but if this one can do it quicker then he will get the nod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Hope it all goes well CJ, sooner the better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Only just seen this. Sorry you're having to go through this, but also so glad it's treatable! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hoping all well Colin. We have lost a friend this last week and I am glad there is something that can be done for you. We MUST meet up at some point. You aren't near Sarti are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 UPDATE: Well, the news isn't treat I'm afraid. I waited for the first surgeon to confirm the date of the 5th and eventually she came back to me this week to tell me that after looking at my case her and her colleague have decided that rather than perform the EMR procedure, she would now recommend invasive surgery. When I questioned why she sort of mumbled something along the lines of "that is what is needed" and then hit me for 6 by telling me it would cost 14k euro! I immediately phoned surgeon number 2 and after sending him copies of my scans and reports etc he called me back and he too suggested that I have invasive surgery as opposed to EMR but this time he gave me his reasons. Apparently there is an enlarged Lymph node showing up outside the oesophagus and that is causing concern as they cannot establish whether this enlargement is due to cancer or just normal circumstances. He said he could ignore that and just do the EMR but if that node is malignant then in 2 / 3 months time I will be desperately ill and he didnt want to take the risk. He then told me my options of paying privately or trying the Greek NHS (IKA) system but when he learned that I am still registered as a patient in the UK he didn't hesitate to recommend me travelling back to the UK to get the treatment there and so, to this end, I am flying back next Thursday 15th and have an appointment with the Docs the following Tuesday. I have already sent him copies of my scans etc and so that hopefully will give me a head start. Fingers crossed eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Well at least you are on the case Col. I think it's good you're still registered in the UK and hopefully asap At least that Santander business will help out a bit too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Col, that's actually good news in a way. They have had a good look and after scouring your scans this is the biggest problem they have seen, and it could have been much worse than this. It's not evidence of metastasisation (or "spreading" to us laypeople ), it's just* an enlarged lymph node which can and will easily be removed. Yes, it's invasive surgery, but you'll be able to show off the scars for decades to come Small price to pay, matey In my experience the NHS don't mess about when it comes to the C word. You'll be in good hands. -Ian *I say 'just', but you know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Come back the the UK Col, that way you know you'll get good treatment. And, as an immigrant you'll get seen very quickly!! You need fast action on this mate, fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I wish you all the best CJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Thank you guys - as always you folks are an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 As Ian said it's a bit of mixed news mate. Always going to see the negative side of it but have a look at the "what if" side of things. It'll be done, it'll be dusted, you'll freeze your ass off for a little while in Sunny Britain then you'll be back behind the bar wondering what all the fuss was about. Good luck with it all mate, thoughts are with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 CJ, I'm in Reading now and ALWAYS have a spare room for you, if you require it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 As Ian said it's a bit of mixed news mate. Always going to see the negative side of it but have a look at the "what if" side of things. It'll be done, it'll be dusted, you'll freeze your ass off for a little while in Sunny Britain then you'll be back behind the bar wondering what all the fuss was about. Good luck with it all mate, thoughts are with you Thank you my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 CJ, I'm in Reading now and ALWAYS have a spare room for you, if you require it. A big thanks to you too my friend. Your offer is much appreciated. On a separate note, a PM is on it's way as I need advice on a different matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 been off the forum for a while and only just seen this. All the best my friend and hope you have a speedy recovery. Take care CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 I am back in the UK and go to th4e Docs next Tuesday. I then get an express referral which should mean i will be in front of an oncologist within 5 days. Hopefully treatment starts soon after. I found this and thought it quite apt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I am back in the UK and go to th4e Docs next Tuesday. I then get an express referral which should mean i will be in front of an oncologist within 5 days. Hopefully treatment starts soon after. I found this and thought it quite apt: http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff394/iliveonkos/cancer.jpg Are you up for a meet, maybe next weekend? We will understand if you don't fancy it..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Are you up for a meet, maybe next weekend? We will understand if you don't fancy it..!! H. It depends on what the docs say next week my friend. I will let you know after Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I am back in the UK and go to th4e Docs next Tuesday. I then get an express referral which should mean i will be in front of an oncologist within 5 days. Hopefully treatment starts soon after. I found this and thought it quite apt: http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff394/iliveonkos/cancer.jpg Glad to hear it CJ! Keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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