So long and thanks for all the fish...(those who know, will know)

[slim_boy_fat]

As a follow up to my posts about an inability to swallow food/barium swallow/CT scan, the scan results came back to my GP the following day - and the results are not good.

They show a tumour on my lung which is pressing on my larynx and is causing my lack of inability to speak properly. It has also metastised to my liver.... Apparently this is new cancer, unrelated to the myeloma and is described by my GP as "aggressive", although no prognosis has been given. Given I've lost a lot of weight and am now reliant on family/neighbours and friends for support, I'm getting weaker day by day I've given "do not resuscitate" instructions to my GP. Not much pain yet but it's coming....

I'm just signing out of the Collective and want to thank all the Members who have made my time here so good, with help and sound advice. I'm not looking for expressions of sympathy , I'm pretty pragmatic about such things and I've had a good innings.

I may pop in from time to time but it'll be sporadic, and just to see if you're all behaving...

 

[RWD3M]

Us, behaving?!

Not a chance!

Sh1t news by the way There but for the grace of God (whoever your God maybe) go all of us.

Keep your chin up.

(42 )

 

[fizzy]

OMG so so sorry to hear this. Please don't give up hope - you have beaten it before!
They really can do wonders these days. Don't vanish on us totally. If you ever want to chat feel free to phone me

 

[Mick Annick]

Blimey John so sorry, lost for words.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

You will be missed my good friend.
Thanks for the help, laughing whisky and the kind words.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

@slim_boy_fat I always behave.

 

[Beanwood]

It’s going to take someone better than me at words to express what many of us will be thinking.
I’m sorry to read this.
My sympathies are with your family and friends as well as yourself.

 

[dobbslc]

Sorry to hear this SBF that's horrible news.
Don't disappear on us altogether as you're part of something special here
Pop in for a nag or moan whenever you need it.

 

[jenki]

Please stay around SBF just take things a easier.

 

[Hotstuff]

That’s a tough post and must have been challenging to write so thank you for finding the strength.

I hope your journey will be as comfortable as it can be.

Warm regards

David

 

[Other Daniel]

That is really courageous of you to let us know what is going on.
Obviously, as I'm sure all the others, are very sorry to read this and
be sure that my (and others), thoughts are very much with you.
Often members seem to just disappear, and we are left wondering
what may have become of them.
I'm another one who has always appreciated your contributions on
here, and will certainly notice your absence.
Hopefully, you can still drop in from time to time.
I will also add a reluctant goodbye, whilst sincerely hoping it wasn't
neccesary
Take good care of yourself my friend, and I hope the coming time
can be as peaceful and comfortable as possible.

 

[Screwdriver]

Damn. Sorry to hear that.

Surely they will be able to mitigate the pain?

Chin up, see you on the other side...

 

[Mark 5]

As a follow up to my posts about an inability to swallow food/barium swallow/CT scan, the scan results came back to my GP the following day - and the results are not good.

I don't know you but yours was a courageous post.

You'll still be out there, touching everyone as stardust.

Journey well.

 

[rtcosic]

Step lightly Old Friend.

 

[Craig-SM]

Sorry to hear this bad news and brave of you too to embrace the inevitable.

You'll be missed on here as well as in life.

I'll not say take care but go out with a **Language**ing riot whilst giving cancer the finger

 

[Domdom]

Well, that's a pi55er, just hope the medics sort out proper pain relief.

Pop in when you can, your input will be missed.

 

[iNf]

I can only echo all the above. Your wit and wisdom will be missed..

 

[8ob]

As a follow up to my posts about an inability to swallow food/barium swallow/CT scan, the scan results came back to my GP the following day - and the results are not good.

They show a tumour on my lung which is pressing on my larynx and is causing my lack of inability to speak properly. It has also metastised to my liver.... Apparently this is new cancer, unrelated to the myeloma and is described by my GP as "aggressive", although no prognosis has been given. Given I've lost a lot of weight and am now reliant on family/neighbours and friends for support, I'm getting weaker day by day I've given "do not resuscitate" instructions to my GP. Not much pain yet but it's coming....

I'm just signing out of the Collective and want to thank all the Members who have made my time here so good, with help and sound advice. I'm not looking for expressions of sympathy , I'm pretty pragmatic about such things and I've had a good innings.

I may pop in from time to time but it'll be sporadic, and just to see if you're all behaving...

Feck!

Bob

 

[lazybones51]

So sorry to read this, lost for words really

 

[Guineafowl]

That’s shite news. Sorry to hear it.