While it's been a busy year, my health has been on the decline.
Earlier this month I had a bad case of stomach bloating which meant everytime I had a meal, I would have wicked pains in my stomach and up my back.
Went to the doctor with symptoms of another heart attack and was taken to hospital for observation.
Doctor at the hospital thought it was gall-stones and a appointment was made for an ultra-sound.
While the radiographer was running the scan over my stomach, she remarked ...ooh !! and got her senior to come in and check me out. He also went ooh!! and by this time I wondered what was going on.
He informed me that things were not right and to get my butt up to the Emergency Dept where I was examined by a House Surgeon who organised a CT scan to see more clearly the problem.
Long story short, I was admitted to hospital for a right-sided hemicolectomy where the surgeon had found widespread metastatic disease with likely caecal primary lesion and 3 liver cysts.
In other words CANCER ...
In my discharge papers it states that this is incurable and surgical removal is not possible.
My prognosis at the moment is 18 months to 2 years but are waiting for an appointment with the Oncology Dept to see if chemo is the way to give me a couple of years longer.
My goal is to be positive, upbeat and happy while fighting this disease.
I know it's going to shock a few of you who know me but it's early days and who knows what the future brings.
Cheers for now.
You are a fighter just like Cody, you will be partying up with us at the wedding! Great idea with blog,tell us some stories! Love you trev xox
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not going to miss the wedding Jane, no way in hell ;)
DeleteOh Trev! Your blog is a heavy thing to read. Not the next part of the story was expecting to read. "Positive, upbeat fighter" you ... give it your all and may new treatments knock the bastard cancer off!!!! Kia kaha.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, you can bet your bottom $$$ I will fighting.
DeleteTrevor. What can I say, other than how I am feeling right now ..... which is totally gutted. You deserve so much more than this. After all the fighting you have done for Cody, this is the last thing anyone would wish for you. I know you love life. This has shown through your your love for your family and also your photography. Keep your chin up and keep fighting mate. Maryanne and I have talked about visiting Nelson again sometime soon and I would love to catch up with you again. Very best wishes, Gary Walker.
ReplyDeleteTrev iv known you for over 30 years now I still remember fondly although abit hazey lol the crazy times we had when I was just a teenager hanging with you.Chanella was really taken back when we where in hospital, and with the op you had had and still took time to sit and talk to her. You are truly a top guy doing that with someone you only meet at Grubbs funeral, she is such a huge part of my life now and it means a hell of a lot to me you doing that. When we talked in hospital we talked about being positive and that is the key mate 100%!!! You will have shit days and you will have awesome days ahead but remaining 100% positive im sure will get you though this mate. Keep in touch mate txt me, Kerwee lol you always called me that
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