Prospecting and Cancer

[aussiefarmer]

Tough draw pualy , as been said the effects differ, some people get one crook day between doses others get one feel good day.
Do what you enjoy even if its panning someone elses concentrates , I know for me a bit of color in the pan seems to fix many problems especially stress issues .
I would bet riverwater is more hygenic than a shopping center and keeping your spirits up is the key to boosting your bodies systems imo.

 

[Dignit]

Pauly
So sorry to hear if your diagnosis, and good on you for tackling it positively.
I don't have any personal experience but it would seem to me that there are all sorts of cancer and probably all sorts of chemo.
You're probably best to talk it through with your doctor to get a better understanding of the type of chemo relative to your type of cancer and the associated side affects.
A mate of mind had Hodgkins which he fully recovered from after chemo.
I wish you all the best.

 

[ronsfolly]

I had a similar condition which was credited to service in Vietnam, it was diagnosed as rare, fortunately before going through chemo referred to Dr B C McAUGHAN surgeon at RPHA. If I remember correctly saw him on a Thursday and operated on the next Monday with the bad lung removed now some years ago, still around and in good health.

 

[BigWave]

My Best Wishes Paul. Can offer no advice, except to keep a positive attitude knowing that we all are behind you to knock this nasty over quickly.

 

[RM Outback]

All the best Paul, you have a fantastic positive attitude and ambition. I wish you the very best for the future, health wise N0.1 and prospecting a very close 2nd.

Some great suggestions offered by others regarding prospecting opportunities. Take it easy and have a crack when you feel upto the job.

 

[pauly250]

hi

Thanks all for the replies, much appreciated

My diagnosis was stage 4 Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the appendix which is extremely rare, it all happened after a appendix removal operation went not to plan and the pathology report come back one week later whilst in hospital.the cancer had spread due to a ruptured appendix.I start chemo next Monday and then off to Sydney to see 2 professors about a lengthy debulking and chemo liquid Hipec surgery for my stomach cavity as this where this cancer likes to seed its cells. The chemo is all a gamble as there is no statistics on hand to offer a guarrented out come, but i am ready to punch on

All this after the initial visit to the Ed at the local hospital where the nurse was doubting my pain and symptoms, if you feel you having something wrong don't be encouraged to leave before you see a doctor

Pauly T

 

[ProspectorPete]

Sounds like you have your hands full Pauly and a tough road ahead, with no stats on hand try not to think too far ahead, all I can say is keep the faith mate and just try to take one step at a time.
Hope it goes well for you and you're able to find a happy space/place within while going through the treatments.

Take care.

Pete.

 

[casper]

G'day Paul,

I'm a little further along the road that you're about to travel and i reckon you will already have a different perspective of life - it's a brutal adjustment but you'll come out the other side a changed and better person and happier with that image of yourself. For me the only option was radical surgery (and for me only one go at it) and because i wasn't a suitable candidate there was no safety net or reserve options as in no followup chemo or radiotherapy! The specialist when he gave the original diagnosis said that "many patients will do well" but the tone of delivery and his demeanor told me the prognosis was an overstatement of the reality of the situation. My cancer is head and neck and normally related to heavy a smoking habit however I havent smoked for 40+ years since experimenting as a teenager . 20 months on and I'm still here and a changed and better person and happier with that inner image of myself albeit a few imortant bits that assist eating are missing. People ask me how I feel - I tell them I'm going to try and live forever and so far so good - the plan is working!!.... which when i think of it is no different to the way i felt 47 years ago when I was 16 and I thought I was was bullet proof.

Like with me your life has changed direction, do not endlessly ruminate over "why" which is really only an affirmation of our ultimate mortallity anyway but just grab the bull by the horns so as to speak and deal with what ever comes with trust and unfailing determination. The journey is not over ....

casper

 

[silver]

Hat's off bloke !