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well there is a pin prick of light at the end of the tunnel.

today I stared some chemo treatment to allow for injections to stimulate stem cell growth. these will then be harvested in a couple of weeks before being transplanted back into my system during mid July. the road to recovery has started. let's hope it's not a dead end!!

Hi Nick - thanks for the update - hope the 'transplant' is a success! :)

Just had a retired elder colleague (about a 10 year difference in our ages) diagnosed w/ a small tumor of the esophagus (squamous cell carcinoma which has a poor prognosis) - he has dealt w/ bladder cancer for a number of years (now under control) and was recently treated for a small lung cancer w/ radiation (probably successfully) - now is about to start a combination of radiation & chemo for his 'newest' cancer - wife & I have been a little despondent - about to have him over for dinner BEFORE his treatment begins - good luck! Dave
 
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Nick -

I will keep you in my prayers. Thanks for updating us.

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Thanks for keeping us posted. I bet you are more than ready to move on to the next phase of things and take a step forward. Keep in good spirits and know that we are thinking of you.
 
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Don't know how I missed this 9 page thread, but here I am.

Thoughts are with you mate. Over the last 20yrs, I have worked through a bad back injury and still am. Not trying to take away from what your going through, but at times, I wish I had something like this that was curable (too a extent) as I'm in pain every day of my life, but I'm happy that things could well look up for you.

I recently lost my mum, a week before xmas, last year, to C and I'm struggling with it, but what keeps me going, is knowing that she had a good 24yrs in her from 1st diagnosis. The treatment knocked her around, but in the good times, she was happy and took every day as it was. Just another day.
She had the most positive of attitude, and its my belief that because of that, and the love she had around her, is the reason she had so many good years, while fighting this terrible disease.

My thought will be with you, and I wish for you, good health, happy times and lots of laughter. If you ever need a person to talk to, PM me without thought, because I have seen both my parents suffer from cancer |May they rest in Peace| and I know what you are going through.
Now this thread is bookmarked, I will keep a eye out on your progress . . .

Here to the best of time . . . . Cheers
 
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Mate - I've popped on to give a quick update and only now have seen your post. So sorry for your loss - it really is a very cruel disease.

My back problems will not be sorted when my cancer is treated - that'll be a long way off with physio and strength training. My longed for walks to the local waterfalls and coastal areas with my camera are still some way off it seems.

Anyway, to update - looks like I'll be dusting down my MacBook as I go into hospital on Monday for my stem cell transplant. This will take place next Thursday and I'll be in an isolation cubicle for 2 weeks. I can still have visitors but not if they've got any signs of illness, etc.

It all sounds like great fun with a line put in my neck for bloods, etc on Monday, a really high dose of chemo on the Tuesday followed by the insertion of a nasal tube for feeding. The transplant will be on Thursday and then it's 10-14 days of recovery.
 

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Good luck with the next few steps of treatment. We'll keep you in our prayers. Let us know how everything turns out.

Even with the ability to have visitors two weeks in an isolation cubicle might be enough to make me want to scream on a regular basis.:Grimmace:
 
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Hi Nicky - all the best of luck - we'll be thinking of you! Dave :)
 
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It all sounds like great fun with a line put in my neck for bloods, etc on Monday, a really high dose of chemo on the Tuesday followed by the insertion of a nasal tube for feeding. The transplant will be on Thursday and then it's 10-14 days of recovery.

That's July 6-23 for those without quick access to a calendar.

Prayers and best wishes..
 
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Nicky - Praying for you still.

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Looking forward to a good report, and pics down the road from those walks.
 
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Hi everyone.

An update: I had my stem cell transplant on 9 July. It was really easy - just like a blood transfusion. What wasn't easy was the aftermath of it and the huge dose of chemotherapy I had 2 days before the transplant. I was really ill for 3 -4 weeks after the transplant. Been home now for 5 weeks (ish) and have good days and bad days. I have lost my appetite and have bouts of nausea meaning I have lost about 50 pounds in weight along with al my hair!!!

But (and here's the good news) my consultant is happy with my progress and the blood test results so far. I know I'll start feeling better soon and can then start getting to grips with my back which is still very tender following the operation I had back in last December.

Once that is sorted I'm hoping to be able to get out to the US and stay with my sister who has a place in Florida.

Thanks everyone for your kind messages - they really are appreciated.
 
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Nick, glad you are starting to feel better. I know at the moment "better" may still be overstating since I am sure there are days you feel like crap, then there are worse days.. But glad that things are improving. Hope things continue to improve as the days and months progress. Hang in there.. Cheers, Joe..
 
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Hi Nick - thanks for the update and hope that you are feeling better soon; and a trip to Florida should help too! We visit the state nearly every spring. Dave :)
 
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Thanks for the update Nick. Will keep praying for a full recovery.

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Nick, good to hear of the progress you are making. One day (hour?) at a time...
 

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You're doing great buddy (from one "Nick" to another "Nick").;) Thanks for the update!:)
 

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Thanks for the update. Glad things seem to be on the upswing.
 

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