Some Bad News

[Richard48]

I've been unwell for some months, I was diagnosed with anaemia, but I've been going through various tests to find the cause. I had gastroscopy and colonoscopy yesterday, possibly the worst afternoon in my life, and the upshot is I have cancer. Biopsies were taken for analysis. The doctor assured me that it was treatable, and there was a good prognosis. Next up is a MRI & CT scan..................
As you can imagine, I'm feeling a little shell shocked at the moment. All plans for the future are now a bit hazy. I can't concentrate at the moment on anything, so I might not be posting as much as I normally do
Dave

Hi Dave.
Ive been away and only just seen this.I cant possibly begin to know how you are feeling.I sincerely wish you all the very best and you know most of us are here always for you and others.
Thinking of you.Richard and Helen.

[Dave Ward]

Things seem to be moving quickly, I've been booked a CT scan next Monday 12th, and some iron diffusion treatment on Friday 16th - everybody seems to be efficient, and seem to have all my information and preferences to hand. I'm still in a bit of a fog, I find it hard to concentrate on anything for any amount of time. I've contacted Macmillan, but at the moment I haven't anything that I need help with, although I'm certain that will change.................
Dave

[Jim R]

I'm sure that at the moment you are simply overwhelmed with worry and the 'not knowing'. It's good to know that ........

everybody seems to be efficient, and seem to have all my information and preferences to hand.

That is reassuring. Stay strong and things will improve.

[Mickc1440]

Horrid news Dave but the doctor sounds very positive as to ongoing treatment.

[Steven000]

Yes understandable it's hard to think about anything else Dave. We often take our health for granted, but when you get news like that usually everything else suddenly feels like a low priority...
Hope you'll get some better news soon.

[dave]

Hope your treatment goes well, as others have said we have moved on and Cancer is survivable, my wife had breast cancer 23 years ago and is still going strong. Keep a positive attitude and don’t be afraid to ask questions and get explanations you understand.

[Guest]

Dave what a shock to hear, no wonder your in a daze.
Hope the treatment you receive beats this .
Let's hope and pray.

[The Smythe Meister]

I've been unwell for some months, I was diagnosed with anaemia, but I've been going through various tests to find the cause. I had gastroscopy and colonoscopy yesterday, possibly the worst afternoon in my life, and the upshot is I have cancer. Biopsies were taken for analysis. The doctor assured me that it was treatable, and there was a good prognosis. Next up is a MRI & CT scan..................
As you can imagine, I'm feeling a little shell shocked at the moment. All plans for the future are now a bit hazy. I can't concentrate at the moment on anything, so I might not be posting as much as I normally do
Dave

Just popped in and seen this Dave,
What a shock!! Very sorry to hear this mate, sending you all of our VERY BEST from deepest Devon.

[A_J_Rimmer]

Very sad to hear this Dave - hardly surprising you're in a fog. Best wishes for a successful treatment and a swift recovery.

[Jon Heptonstall]

All the best Dave.
Love from Jon.

[Strenko J]

Dave
prayers for you and your family… hope for a better outcome after treatment.

[Dave Ward]

Now have an appointment for a MRI scan on the 15th, next week is going to be busy.
Actually think I may try to get back to the bench, just sitting here isn't helping. I've been searching in the stash for something to take my fancy, but no luck so far - something simple? or something more complicared? Probably going to be a 1/35 AFV, but I may suddenly find a promising candidate
Dave

[Jim R]

I think getting back to the bench would be a helpful move. As you say just sitting doesn't help. I know it must be hard to concentrate and not to dwell on the illness but it would be of benefit I'm sure.
Good news about the MRI scan appointment.
All the best Dave

[adt70hk]

Good to hear things are moving quickly Dave. And pleased to hear that you're thinking of returning to the bench.

[Richard48]

Now have an appointment for a MRI scan on the 15th, next week is going to be busy.
Actually think I may try to get back to the bench, just sitting here isn't helping. I've been searching in the stash for something to take my fancy, but no luck so far - something simple? or something more complicared? Probably going to be a 1/35 AFV, but I may suddenly find a promising candidate
Dave

Glad to hear you want to return to the bench Dave.I just cant get into modelling at all.Bought so much for i guess retail therapy but over 100 kits in a flat is not good.There are so many of us on here who care and never forget that.We are a PM away as ever.
All the very best from Rich and Helen