Hi Raech,   Sorry for the delay, I haven't been on here for a while.   I had my operation in June 2013 and went through 6 weeks of radiotheray followed by 6 months of chemo'. The radio was a breeze with no side affects and the chemo was relatively easy bar one or two rough nights each round. Toward the end my blood count dropped like a stone and I had to have a couple of transfusions (top ups) to get me through.   I lost a bit of weight but only 5 - 6 kgs over the course of treatment (have since found this!).   I was offered all sorts of alternative and additional herbal remedies but at the end of the day, I think our Doctors know whats best and I hve been well since. I did have a seizure whilst driving in May last year but this has been treated with anti-seizure meds and I havent had any other problems.   Importantly, I am here, well and I don;t think too much about it anymore. I started my own business in March last year and I put myself under a fair bit (lot) of daily stress working 12 hour plus 7 days a week....   My prognosis has gone from an initial 5 years to 12 years plus now which is way over the horizon for me.   I think the key to it all is keep busy, positive and stay happy!   I hope this has helped you in your journey.           ... View more

Wow Gill , that post really hit home. I'm in a similar position to your husband but my battle has just begun. I am not really sure what to write that would make sense, other than to say he would be happy to know you are expressing your thoughts and emotions. Be there for your children and live your life as you should, never forget him but never waste a day. I hope this makes sense, remember you are not alone... James ... View more

Thanks Terese, hopefully the loss's will be minimal and later! Best wishes to you as well. James ... View more

Thanks for the feedback, we have decided to have a little chat with our girls on the weekend and armed with this information, we (my wife and I) feel better prepared and armed from what we have read over the past few days and reading your replies. Thank you all again. ... View more

Thanks Terese, I appreciate the response and I will talk to them soon. I think I just need to try to understand what it is I actually have as I will need to be confident in answering any questions they no doubt will have, after all I am their Dad! I hope your own journey hasn't been lonely and has worked out the best you can hope for.... I appreciate your response, I'm obviously not the only one going through this. Cheers, James ... View more