Cancer's a bitch.

**Paul in NZ** · 30th July 2007, 15:51

Given recent events - our thoughts are definately with you and yours....

**soundbeltfarm** · 30th July 2007, 19:12

thoughts with you all mate

**RT527** · 2nd August 2007, 22:27

Sorry guys its been a bit busy at work.

Well Dave is still with us and hope of a full recovery is there , but having said that this week has been not that good, he has had some real strong Chemo ...almost 5 times the normal dose( so I`ve been told) and I still cant go see him as I have a bad cold, and an eye infection ...Trivial compared to what he`s fighting, but it could kill him if i do.
Dave has had a steady stream of visitors form paid firefighter staff from hamilton to many of my fellow workmates, police and ambulance officers etc etc.
He is a stubborn pigheaded guy and I believe he can fight this.
when he is getting these massive chemo doses the doctors say he has a 5% chance of survival,( again only what I`ve heard back from family and friends so dont quite know what to think yet).

Any doctors out there that could elaborate further would be helpful.

Cheers for all your support

RT527.

**Trudes** · 3rd August 2007, 08:48

Well that's still relatively good news, having some hope is still better than none, Dave certainly sounds like a fighter. Good on him!

**007XX** · 3rd August 2007, 08:52

5% chance is better than none at all...

And he's pigheaded...trust me, it helps! The desire to survive this will carry him a long way into fighting this off and recovering!

Go Dave...

**ynot slow** · 3rd August 2007, 20:56

Just a bummer you have to stay away,immune is non existant so as you say a cold could be dangerous to him,stupid really when you think of whats going in him,pigheadedness rules from experience I know.

**Terminated** · 3rd August 2007, 21:14

I walk our dog each evening, it is a good time to reflect and think about life in general, my thoughts and prayers for your friend.

**Nasty** · 4th August 2007, 01:47

Ynot, Stay strong ... I know its hard ... but from your strength (even if not seeing you) he can draw strength to help him make it ... our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mate.

**janno** · 4th August 2007, 08:48

And how are things with your friend today?

Collective fingers and toes crossed on this side of the ditch - for anyone that is fighting illness as well.

There's been a few lately.

**RT527** · 4th August 2007, 17:39

Heard today that Hes doing as well as can be expected.

The tumour has stopped growing and the cancer is now getting into his blood , which apparently is a real good thing.

They hope in the next few days that it will start to reverse in size, Heres hoping.