Author Topic: Sabie's down but not out .... not just yet anyway (Read 15805 times)

Sabie · « **on:** January 31, 2015, 03:23:18 PM »

Hi fellow OzSTOCers

What I'm about to tell you isn't a joke it's real and serious.

A couple of weeks ago I went to the Doctor with pain in my side. He said up to the hospital I think you have appendicitis. So up the hospital I go and the doctors want to do a CT scan to make sure it's appendicitis, so off for a,CT Scan I go. After a little while two Doctors turn up and say they think it's Cancer

So after more tests and being pocked and prodded visits to surgeons and oncologists here are the results.

I have Stage 4 Bowel Camcer which has matastasised into my liver, It is in-operable and incurable.

The options I've been given are:

No treatment just go home - 6 months to live
Commence Chemo, 50% chance to make it to 2 years

If I take to the chemo well them maybe 6 years maybe more.
Remission - There's a 1 in a 100,000 chance, that's 1 in a 100,000 people diagnosed with bowel Cancer achieve remission.

Surgery isn't an option because of the size and complexity and the amount of cancerous cysts in the liver around 7 or so

Well that's it I suppose, shitty scenario I know. But Pauline and I are going to fight this thing as hard as we can.

Michael

Gadget · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2015, 03:32:04 PM »

Sad to hear that mate.

All you can do is what is right for you!
I wish you and Pauline all the best in your treatment.

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Philbo · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2015, 03:43:18 PM »

Sabie, What an awful break. I know how gutted I felt on getting a cancer diagnosis. I was lucky , I was able to have radiation treatment and that was six years ago. A cancer diagnosis isn't necessarily the end. None of us know how long we have left on this world. Keep your chin up, hope for the best.
Thinking of you
Philbo

Sabie · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2015, 03:59:34 PM »

Thanks Gadget, Thanks Philbo

Brock · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2015, 04:19:39 PM »

I have no words...

StinkyPete · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2015, 04:28:31 PM »

Sabie,
That's pretty devastating news, and you and Pauline will be in our prayers. We trust that your treating doctors will have insight and wisdom, and that you will find some peace of mind, and the strong support of friends and family, as you battle this horrible disease, .
Pete (and Chris)

Biggles · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2015, 04:31:57 PM »

Truly a shocking blow to both of you.
You've hit the right note- the best way to tackle it is head-on with optimism.
The way I see it, you make it the best 6 years of your life.
Always bearing in mind the astonishing rate of progress medical science makes. In less than 6 years other strategies may well emerge. Only this week they claim to have found a weapon against peanut allergies that were severely limiting many people's lives.
So keep the bike so you can go for a ride when you're feeling down, as will be sure to happen from time to time.
Keep reading the Forum to keep up with the ride events. When you're not feeling like a ride, one can be organised to meet at your place.
See- there's a future...

STeveo · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2015, 04:59:55 PM »

Sorry to hear. Keep positive and enjoy what ever you do.

saaz · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2015, 05:12:41 PM »

There is too much of this cancer stuff around. One of my sisters was in remission from breast cancer but it has spread yet again so more chemo. Sabie, a positive attitude from both of you is great to hear. The thing with chemo is finding out what quality of life you will have with the possibility of more years. Doctors are not always great on telling you that, and I know of others who would have decided differently if they knew.

Hope to see you up at Toowoomba or round abouts as I have time to have a look around

spanner · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2015, 05:37:35 PM »

As I said when I met you the other week it's a shitty thing to happen.

I seriously hope to see you in Toowoomba if you are able to make it but I would much rather see you in WA for the following Nat rally.

Fight hard and fight long.

Spanner

Gatey · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2015, 05:58:23 PM »

Sabie < I'm really very sorry to hear you news.

Pretty matter of fact report that...but how else can that be written.

Chin up and bat on mate.

Chris

Bikebear · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2015, 06:27:59 PM »

Mate I don't know what to say.. You've been dealt a crappy hand there. Keep positive bloke our thoughts are with you..

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2015, 06:56:37 PM »

Sabie sad to read above, dont be shy when asking questions seeking info etc from specialiSTs,
personal exp says "Dont over think it",
harsh as it may sound, you mayB able to claim ur super and enjoy it.

Couch · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2015, 07:00:02 PM »

Hey Sabie............what awful news mate, I'm so sorry to learn of your dilemma. I hope you're able to stay positive in dealing with this monster, and remember, miracles can happen, you've just gotta make sure you're in line for one !!! Good luck my friend !!!

Streak · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2015, 07:02:57 PM »

Hard to find word's the say to this...

Phone is on if you want to vent or chat, happy to ride down the hill and chew the fat.

Teela and I cant possibly know how your feeling, I know you will put your best foot forward to combat this devastating news.

Cheers

Streak and Teela

ST.George · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2015, 07:07:27 PM »

A truly tough assignment has been set you and your family. As evidenced by successful placebo treatments it can only be explained by self-belief and positive step-by-step progress. Become Dr. Self with your own research into chemotherapy and join your doctors and challenge them in a combined quest to extend your life for the longest possible time.
There's a lot of good people here pushing your barrow.

Lionel · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2015, 07:10:33 PM »

It's most upsetting to hear news like this.
Get the bucket list out and start ticking off the items as you fight this cancer.
Please ask us if there is anything you think we can do to help you on your road to recovery.

Grumpy · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2015, 08:24:32 PM »

It's all been said above Sabie, thoughts are with you guys and enjoy every minute you got (hopefully lots)

ppopeye · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2015, 08:39:06 PM »

Quote from: StinkyPete on January 31, 2015, 04:28:31 PM

Sabie,
That's pretty devastating news, and you and Pauline will be in our prayers. We trust that your treating doctors will have insight and wisdom, and that you will find some peace of mind, and the strong support of friends and family, as you battle this horrible disease, .
Pete (and Chris)

I can only concur with Petes thoughts. We specially pray wisdom from your doctors and keep up the positive attitude
Garry and Chris

Sent from my iPad

tj189 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2015, 08:54:01 PM »

I will drop a prayer to the bloke upstairs, you know the one sitting on a ST that never runs out of fuel and ask if it is possible to help you and your family through the time ahead.
Always available for a chat, drop me a pm for the number

Sabie · « **Reply #20 on:** January 31, 2015, 09:04:47 PM »

Thank you everyone, I'm inthe Nambour hospital tonight getting treatment for a side effect of the disease, but should be on my way home soon.

Pauline and I are still coming to terms with the news and asking all of the questions one asks, like why and how. I'm worried for Pauline and how shes coping and going to cope in the futre.

chemo starts in around 3 or 4 weeks.

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #21 on:** January 31, 2015, 09:12:55 PM »

Sabie your in good hands then at Nambour General, thats where my cancer was firST found. I have a 20 yr medical hiSTory there and know MoST of the staff there are very caring people.

Wild Rose · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2015, 10:47:13 PM »

Quote from: Sabie on January 31, 2015, 03:23:18 PM

But Pauline and I are going to fight this thing as hard as we can.

Michael

Sabie
That's not good news at all,

but like you said "Fight this thing as hard as we can". Go hard mate

Shaun · « **Reply #23 on:** February 01, 2015, 06:37:54 AM »

Sabie,

So sorry to hear about this. Don't let it define you and keep your resolve. Best wishes.

WendyL · « **Reply #24 on:** February 01, 2015, 07:04:21 AM »

Sabie,

All I can say is that cancer sucks! You and Pauline are I'm my thoughts and prayers. If there's anything at all I can do, please yell.

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