Had my last treatment on Wednesday, everyone was congratulating me, asking if I was happy to be done and saying I should be celebrating......but, I was not feeling great and definately didnt feel like celebrating, apart from being very tired I also cant forget that many people dont live very long from my position. I am happy to be finished the treatment but dont want to get ahead of myself. Maybe in Five years time I will feel like celebrating.
I was going to try and write something inspiring for my last blog but there are plenty of real heroes out there who just by doing what they do inspire.
So there it is, not the end of this ride, I still have many hurdles to get over but I am one of the lucky ones. I have an appointment with my oncologist next week where I am assuming more tests will be ordered and regular check-ups for life, but it feels like the immediate danger has passed and I am well on the way to a full recovery.
I cant go without saying thank you to everyone who helped in any way, texts, e-mails, phone calls and visits were much appreciated. Special thanks go to family, old friends who I hadnt seen for years who got in touch or visited and the guys I ride with who organised a special gift which lifted my spirits when I needed it.
To all who want to keep in touch, call or text me on 0431536357 or e-mail at colinandselina@hotmail.com
I will check back for comments over the next few days as well.
Thanks all, words are not enough to express my gratitude and thanks
Colin
Friday, January 7, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Goodbye And Good Ridance To 2010,
What a year, it really has been pretty shitty for me and my family. Although there were some good times and fun memories 2010 will always be remembered as the year I got cancer. Although in reality it probably has been in my body for quite a few years. Me having cancer has not been the only horrible thing that has happened to me and my family this year and I really am glad to see the end of 2010. What will 2011 bring? Hopefully some stability and happiness, not too much to ask for I think. All I really want is to be happy and healthy.
Two more treatments to go and then the end of this ride....... I hope. The radiotherapy is causing my skin in the area they are treating to turn quite pink, sort of like a bad case of sunburn, ironic really when you think sunburn is probably how I got this in the first place, there is very little pain associated with it but the tiredness is very bad. Most days I feel very normal in the mornings but by about 11 I start to go downhill quickly and need to have a sleep (not a good look falling asleep at my desk at work). I have taken a few days off work when needed and have been taking things easy on weekends. The doctors say the tiredness can last for up to a month after the treatment finishes. I have managed to ride my bike 3-4 times a week throughout the treatment and hopefully by the end of January I can start getting back to a level of fitness that will let me be part of a race rather than just hanging on.
Had a quiet new years with just a few friends and brother over for a barbie, didnt feel up to much really but managed to stay awake till midnight, had a few laughs, talked shit and watched the kids fall asleep one bye one. Hope everyone has a great 2011, thanks Col'
Two more treatments to go and then the end of this ride....... I hope. The radiotherapy is causing my skin in the area they are treating to turn quite pink, sort of like a bad case of sunburn, ironic really when you think sunburn is probably how I got this in the first place, there is very little pain associated with it but the tiredness is very bad. Most days I feel very normal in the mornings but by about 11 I start to go downhill quickly and need to have a sleep (not a good look falling asleep at my desk at work). I have taken a few days off work when needed and have been taking things easy on weekends. The doctors say the tiredness can last for up to a month after the treatment finishes. I have managed to ride my bike 3-4 times a week throughout the treatment and hopefully by the end of January I can start getting back to a level of fitness that will let me be part of a race rather than just hanging on.
Had a quiet new years with just a few friends and brother over for a barbie, didnt feel up to much really but managed to stay awake till midnight, had a few laughs, talked shit and watched the kids fall asleep one bye one. Hope everyone has a great 2011, thanks Col'
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