A Very Nasty Cancer

Timbomba said:

Thanks Stomper

I will give it all Ive got mate thats for sure....nothing left in the tank as they say. Where are you....UK?.....I'm in australia

Tim

 

Im a expat from the Eastend of London living in the US. The most common question I get asked is "Are you Australian?" I'm not sure if I'm insulted or flattered.But anyone who floats pies in gravy is alright by me.

Timbomba said:

Brits

Hi Stomper...I picked you as a Brit. because of the way you posted....terminology and things....cos I am too....from North London actually and 30 odd years in australia now. Mad football fan of course and so is the family...carry on with traditions!

Being a G4 and S4 we are in the same boat I guess. I know I have a real fight ahead of me. In my last appt. my urologist has referred me to an oncologist...2 weeks time...and at the time I mentioned IL2...he said he couldnt remember when that was last used at this hospital....it will be interesting to see what the oncol.says. I know you had a go at it...apparrently the success rate is low...up to 10 per cent. Im a fit guy...or was...would you recommend it.

Tim

 

There's no doubt it can be tough. I was told 25% chance of cure. 20% chance of death. I dont think its worthdescribing it blow by blow. My IL2 treatment went very well at first, halving the size of my tumours and destroying the smaller mets in my lungs. Then it went horribly wrong and I very nearly died.

It was worth trying. At the moment it is the only chance of a cure. Anyway, I'm a West Ham supporter, I'm used to bubbles burtsing and fortune hiding.

Timbomba said:

IL2

Wow.....thats a fair punt you took there!.Youve got some gonads!.....As Ive said its a waiting game for me 2 x 5mm in lungs at the mo. and they will re scan in 2 half months now...then its decision time. Freaky thing is I feel the best I have in 2 years right now...getting stronger after the op.

West Ham was the first team I ever saw....Jimmy Greaves' debut from Spurs....I was about 8 or 9.....All my family are Spurs....Please dont hold that against me My old man was born in Dagenham....he's here in Oz too....battling cancer also...He is 88 tho' doing well after radiation.

all the best

Tim

My mum is also from Dagenham Village - as she called it before Henry Ford turned up. and would have been 90 this year. Had some relatives that moved to Oz. My dad was Spurs, but I forgave him so I guess I can forgive you. I remember Jimmy Greaves arriving, I was well chuffed but a bit Heartbroken thet Martin Peters moved in the opposite direction. First game I saw was Tottenham vs Fulham, when I was about 6. Alan Gilzene(sp) was playing. Jewish schoolmate took me

Timbomba said:

.....Funny thing Jimmy

.....Funny thing Jimmy Greaves never forgave Spurs for selling him....hasnt been back to WHL since. I remember Peters going the other way and the 4 goals he scored when we beat Man Utd at Old Trafford.....I remember JG's debut for the Hammers very clearly, My Uncle took me.....

I appreciate your feedback and support thankyou again.

cheers Tim

 

The club doctor, who'd been with them since the sixties, met Jimmy on his debut and told him to avoid the manager. Why? said Jimmy. Because you stink of Vodka and he'll have your gut for garters. A real drinking culture at that time, Bobby Moore was no slouch in tthe beer department either

Guinavere said:

I just turned 40 and have

I just turned 40 and have been dealing with ccRCC for 8 yrs, with 3 recurrences, the latest last year. I  have 3 kids still in middle and high school.  To me thats the hardest.  I ws told my outcome is bleak if the next tumor shows up in a place that is not surgically removable.   Every now and then I wonder if I will see my youngest one graduate high school in 4 years or see any of them marry.  These are my internal fears.  Will I see 50 or even 45.  A couple of times my Dr has made reference to "making plans".  I am a positive person but there are days I think of my future.   Cancer sucks!!  And I  was not suprised to find out I had it, my mom's whole immediate family has passed away, I didn't expect to find out at 32.

Guinavere, I don't understand why you are not on any trials? I quickly read your bio and don't see any medication trials listed. There are some good ones out there! It might be time to also seek a second opinion. Please find an oncologist that specializes in kidney cancer!! 

Try not to let this discourage you....there are other options out there!!

Hugs,

Jojo

When the doctor says nasty cancer I think they are talking kidney cancer in general.  In 2007 when I was diagnosed stage2 grade3/4.  It is the grade mainly, kidney cancer is a cancer that will come back and it can go anywhere.   This is why it is a Nasty Cancer.