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Burly Hurley said:
Hi guys. I posted this on the PL forum last night.

This is a long read, so if you're not interested skip over.

So last month I told you guys that after my last round of chemo I was told the stomach tumour had invaded my pancreas, and on that basis I was no longer on a curative pathway and there was nothing more they could do for me other than to suggest potential immunotherapy trials, or more chemo, the latter being only able to offer a few extra months of life.

I was told to quit work and let my family know that my time was limited.

So I faced it head on. Started to plan my funeral, sorted out all my legal affairs, asked friends to help my sons carry my coffin and arranged so many family and friends do's to, in effect, say goodbye. By last weekend I was happy all that was sorted.

In the meantime my wife arranged a second opinion with another consultant at another hospital.

So, after having a PET scan yesterday I am now booked in for a full gastroectomy on Nov 1st, after which I will need 6 to 8 months of recovery followed by a normal life.

So news of my demise (unless I flake out on the operating table) is premature.

My point is, and sorry it took so long, that you should under no circumstances accept the first prognosis. Get a second opinion! It could save your life!!!

There's been a thousand tears shed today. The best kind.
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Tremendous news, that has genuinely made my Monday Morning.

Wishing you all the best for what is to come now too.
 
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Burly Hurley said:
Hi guys. I posted this on the PL forum last night.

This is a long read, so if you're not interested skip over.

So last month I told you guys that after my last round of chemo I was told the stomach tumour had invaded my pancreas, and on that basis I was no longer on a curative pathway and there was nothing more they could do for me other than to suggest potential immunotherapy trials, or more chemo, the latter being only able to offer a few extra months of life.

I was told to quit work and let my family know that my time was limited.

So I faced it head on. Started to plan my funeral, sorted out all my legal affairs, asked friends to help my sons carry my coffin and arranged so many family and friends do's to, in effect, say goodbye. By last weekend I was happy all that was sorted.

In the meantime my wife arranged a second opinion with another consultant at another hospital.

So, after having a PET scan yesterday I am now booked in for a full gastroectomy on Nov 1st, after which I will need 6 to 8 months of recovery followed by a normal life.

So news of my demise (unless I flake out on the operating table) is premature.

My point is, and sorry it took so long, that you should under no circumstances accept the first prognosis. Get a second opinion! It could save your life!!!

There's been a thousand tears shed today. The best kind.
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Excellent news!!!! Cheered my Monday morning up!
 
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Burly Hurley said:
Hi guys. I posted this on the PL forum last night.

This is a long read, so if you're not interested skip over.

So last month I told you guys that after my last round of chemo I was told the stomach tumour had invaded my pancreas, and on that basis I was no longer on a curative pathway and there was nothing more they could do for me other than to suggest potential immunotherapy trials, or more chemo, the latter being only able to offer a few extra months of life.

I was told to quit work and let my family know that my time was limited.

So I faced it head on. Started to plan my funeral, sorted out all my legal affairs, asked friends to help my sons carry my coffin and arranged so many family and friends do's to, in effect, say goodbye. By last weekend I was happy all that was sorted.

In the meantime my wife arranged a second opinion with another consultant at another hospital.

So, after having a PET scan yesterday I am now booked in for a full gastroectomy on Nov 1st, after which I will need 6 to 8 months of recovery followed by a normal life.

So news of my demise (unless I flake out on the operating table) is premature.

My point is, and sorry it took so long, that you should under no circumstances accept the first prognosis. Get a second opinion! It could save your life!!!

There's been a thousand tears shed today. The best kind.
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As you know mate, everyone is chuffed for you, a legend on here and down amongst the riff raff on the prem board. Friends all the place.
 
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Burly Hurley said:
Hi guys. I posted this on the PL forum last night.

This is a long read, so if you're not interested skip over.

So last month I told you guys that after my last round of chemo I was told the stomach tumour had invaded my pancreas, and on that basis I was no longer on a curative pathway and there was nothing more they could do for me other than to suggest potential immunotherapy trials, or more chemo, the latter being only able to offer a few extra months of life.

I was told to quit work and let my family know that my time was limited.

So I faced it head on. Started to plan my funeral, sorted out all my legal affairs, asked friends to help my sons carry my coffin and arranged so many family and friends do's to, in effect, say goodbye. By last weekend I was happy all that was sorted.

In the meantime my wife arranged a second opinion with another consultant at another hospital.

So, after having a PET scan yesterday I am now booked in for a full gastroectomy on Nov 1st, after which I will need 6 to 8 months of recovery followed by a normal life.

So news of my demise (unless I flake out on the operating table) is premature.




My point is, and sorry it took so long, that you should under no circumstances accept the first prognosis. Get a second opinion! It could save your life!!!

There's been a thousand tears shed today. The best kind.
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Never been on this thread before, so I was shocked to see what you have been through mate. You're in my prayers Burley, keep strong and lets hope this all works out...All the very best
 
@rooch 3 we're up in your neck of the woods I think.

Staying in Grasmere for a couple of nights.

Is that anywhere near you? (don't worry, no plans to call in <laugh> )
 
Burly Hurley said:
@rooch 3 we're up in your neck of the woods I think.

Staying in Grasmere for a couple of nights.

Is that anywhere near you? (don't worry, no plans to call in <laugh> )
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Hi mate no I am down near Kendal but I was up in Windermere today and got our lass a new car as i took my eyes off the road and arse ended a Range Rover and wrote hers off.<laugh> We are off up to Keswick tomorrow to see the church with all the poppies on its supposed to be pretty good plus its market day and I like a wander round a market if you are about we will be in the Dog and Gun for dinner they do a cracking Goulash I will be the one randomly standing up screaming Burly.<laugh>
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rooch 3 said:
Hi mate no I am down near Kendal but I was up in Windermere today and got our lass a new car as i took my eyes off the road and arse ended a Range Rover and wrote hers off.<laugh> We are off up to Keswick tomorrow to see the church with all the poppies on its supposed to be pretty good plus its market day and I like a wander round a market if you are about we will be in the Dog and Gun for dinner they do a cracking Goulash I will be the one randomly standing up screaming Burly.<laugh>
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We'll meet up when your missus starts taling to you again. My diary for 2021 is free at the minute ;)

Enjoy tomorrow mate. Its supposed to be bloody cold tomorrow so I won't be venturing outside for love or money!
 
Burly Hurley said:
We'll meet up when your missus starts taling to you again. My diary for 2021 is free at the minute ;)

Enjoy tomorrow mate. Its supposed to be bloody cold tomorrow so I won't be venturing outside for love or money!
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Cheers mate we usually call in to Tweedies for one on the way home so if you are in we might bump into you<ok> I will be wearing a black top and grey strides.
 
rooch 3 said:
Cheers mate we usually call in to Tweedies for one on the way home so if you are in we might bump into you<ok> I will be wearing a black top and grey strides.
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That's just around the corner <ok>

Let me know what time you'll be there.

Its Saturday so I'll be in a nice little black number <laugh>:emoticon-0111-blush:emoticon-0135-makeu
 
Burly Hurley said:
That's just around the corner <ok>

Let me know what time you'll be there.

Its Saturday so I'll be in a nice little black number <laugh>:emoticon-0111-blush:emoticon-0135-makeu
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Don't know what time mate not when I am shopping with our lass<doh>but i hope to be there in the afternoon I will look out for a gadgy with lippy on<laugh> are you at the Wordsworth?
 
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