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In June, I had to have a MRI after my third cycle of chemotherapy and Windupeppment Vaccine trial. Not really anxious nor was I too afraid, I think in these circumstances you can't make the build up too dramatic. If you build your emotions up too much, if a negative result occurs you will be crashed. So, here it goes.

I went to have the MRI. Usual thing, travel 120km, can't find a park, walk long distances, check in, fill out 10 pages of paperwork you have already filled out last MRI , you get changed, get your contrast needle ready, choose your music, get called in, sit in the tunnel for 90mins and having emotions of I can't wait to get the heck out of here. During the MRI procedure, emotions of the scary MRI I had in January which they discovered a tumor was starting to evaporate inside my mind. As I could see down my body, I notice the radiographers and doctors look liked the guys I had in January. Some starting shaking their heads. Once the MRI was finished, they never gave me physical copies of my scans.

Later during the day we had to go to the Oncologist Doctor to see the scans. Cut long story short, he looked at the scans and said ''The Tumor has grown'', let's see if we can do surgery. I basically nearly shat my pants. I was scared. Anxiously waiting over 36 hours to hear from him the final result was that the Tumor was inoperable at this stage because it was in a dangerous spot. The following day we went to the Doctor and had a discussion around what we can do.

I also stated a question, in which I personally believe I am entitled too. I asked...

How long do I have?

He replied... ''Without treatment, you have 2months to live''.

My response

''Shit''....

Anyway. I remained as calmly I could have been and listened to what my oncology Doctor had to say, as I strongly believe and trust in him. He is an amazing Oncologist!. By this stage all TREATMENT had to be stopped. Including the clinical trial.

A new trial was being conducted at the Olivia Newton John Cancer Centre. So the last couple of weeks I have been getting tested and I am on it. I will write soon about my experiences there. So lately I am on a new clinical trial. A drug from Texas which is through a Infused Vaccine IV.

My team, my family and friends are all helping me to fight and save my life. Cancer is a War, within a series of battles. Today has been my second day at the ONJCC and I am loving the place.

Keep in tuned.

God bless you all!


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  1. I no longer know if positive thinking works BUT it is worth trying: do not think of 'fighting' cancer that requires lots of energy; think of working with your body to build strength and healthy cells....
    praying for you

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  2. Your strength and courage is an inspiration. Good luck with the new trial.

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