| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? 17:10 - Jan 5 with 5803 views | Swanjack10 |
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| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? (n/t) on 00:27 - Jan 6 with 1198 views | Swanjack10 |
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| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? on 11:51 - Jan 6 with 1126 views | sbwng |
I lost my father, aunt and uncle all within 18 months. Losing my father sent me to the edge, quite literally. Looking back it was clear that my dad wasn't right for a while, but hid it the best he could from us, to the point where he couldn't hide it no more. I was never angry about that, more sad that his fear of that word made him try and conceal it from us - his dad died from colon cancer and from that day on dodged the word. Even upon his diagnosis he never mentioned it, all he said was "Well that's that, then"
Don't be afraid to talk about it, and if it happens to me (which seems pretty likely given how my dads side of the family have been decimated by it) I'll do all I can to keep my loved ones informed
Thoughts with you, Jase |  |
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| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? on 15:40 - Jan 6 with 1075 views | Nogginthenog |
| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? on 11:51 - Jan 6 by sbwng |
I lost my father, aunt and uncle all within 18 months. Losing my father sent me to the edge, quite literally. Looking back it was clear that my dad wasn't right for a while, but hid it the best he could from us, to the point where he couldn't hide it no more. I was never angry about that, more sad that his fear of that word made him try and conceal it from us - his dad died from colon cancer and from that day on dodged the word. Even upon his diagnosis he never mentioned it, all he said was "Well that's that, then"
Don't be afraid to talk about it, and if it happens to me (which seems pretty likely given how my dads side of the family have been decimated by it) I'll do all I can to keep my loved ones informed
Thoughts with you, Jase |
You should talk to the genetics people at Singleton Hospital. They can do tests on your family's cancers to determine if you could be susceptible too. If you are susceptible then you can opt for regular check ups to ensure any chance of it getting hold of you can be dealt with at the earliest opportunity. My sister and I have recently been told that we do not have the gene despite me suffering colon cancer and my sister dying from an undiagnosable strain of cancer. The susceptibility is called Lynch syndrome so read up about it please. |  | | |
| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? on 15:42 - Jan 6 with 1074 views | sbwng |
| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? on 15:40 - Jan 6 by Nogginthenog |
You should talk to the genetics people at Singleton Hospital. They can do tests on your family's cancers to determine if you could be susceptible too. If you are susceptible then you can opt for regular check ups to ensure any chance of it getting hold of you can be dealt with at the earliest opportunity. My sister and I have recently been told that we do not have the gene despite me suffering colon cancer and my sister dying from an undiagnosable strain of cancer. The susceptibility is called Lynch syndrome so read up about it please. |
Thank you very much for this, Nog. Hand on heart appreciate it | |
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| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? on 15:52 - Jan 6 with 1062 views | Nogginthenog |
| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? on 15:42 - Jan 6 by sbwng |
Thank you very much for this, Nog. Hand on heart appreciate it |
You are welcome mate, the genetics people in Swansea are fantastic, friendly and informative. If you are not in Swansea contact your local health authority, I think they all provide a service.
If you do have Lynch syndrome it is best to know so that you can take precautions, diet, regular checks, awareness of bodily function etc. It could save your life!
I hope you never have to suffer. | | | |
| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? on 15:58 - Jan 6 with 1053 views | sbwng |
| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? on 15:52 - Jan 6 by Nogginthenog |
You are welcome mate, the genetics people in Swansea are fantastic, friendly and informative. If you are not in Swansea contact your local health authority, I think they all provide a service.
If you do have Lynch syndrome it is best to know so that you can take precautions, diet, regular checks, awareness of bodily function etc. It could save your life!
I hope you never have to suffer. |
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| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? on 17:07 - Jan 6 with 1036 views | Brynmill_Jack |
| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? on 22:21 - Jan 5 by Dyfnant |
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Roy Hudd did. Fell off and he and Emu were no more |  |
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| If u had cancer ,would u prefer to know how long u got left? on 18:08 - Jan 6 with 1018 views | Swanjack10 |
I was 50/50 on making a thread on this,glad i did now ,some very uplifting tales from the brave and affected  ,good luck to you all,STID. | |
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