Saw my oncologist yesterday and he is very happy with my situation. I was at stage 3B in the scheme of melanoma sufferers, survival rate of stage 4 is 3%. Survival or cure rate for my situation is 65%. At present I am classified as in full remission, that is to say the doctors believe I have know cancer cells in my body. For every year I remain cancer free my chance of survival goes up 10% and 95% of patiants who get to 5 years go on to be cancer free after10 years.
Radio therapy is being recommended more as a precaution than anything else, just in case some cancer cells are still present in the area. This will take place in Traralgon and will be every day for six weeks, the side effects are minimal and I should be able to function normally while I am having the treatment.
I am happy with where I am at the moment, especially considering the road to get here was very up and down, however the tiredness is dragging me down, Im sure a few good nights sleep will help.
We are going away this weekend, I just want to get away from having cancer for a weekend, before I know it I will be back having treatment and surrounded by people involved in the cancer community so this weekend is a chance to forget about it for a few days, hopefully it helps. Thanks all, Col'
have a graet weekend , wish we could be with you all , xx
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