On Dec 7th 2017 I was dianogsed with cancer of the parotid gland, I could not have an operation as I had cancer in my skull, my consultant then informed me what I had was teminal.
I refused to believe this as I felt well in myself despite my dianogsis. As it was nearly xmas I couldnt start radiotherapy till Jan, my tumour had gone that big I could not see my left ear.
Having radiotherapy was tough as it ceased my jaw and I found it hard to eat as my sessions were in the afternoon which I found hard eating my dinner.
When I finished radiotherapy I was on chemo for three months.
I had a scan after my second session of chemo this revealed the tumour was shrinking.
When I was at home I could feel the tumour shrinking and this would drain my energy completely for half an hour then I would be fine, despite my diagnosiss I continued to excercise and remain active.
Cut a along story short my final scan revealed the tumour had shrunk significantly and there was no cancer in my skull, I then had a PET scan and this revealed my tumour was clear of cancer.
On Sept 18th 2018 I had an operation removing the the tumour and the lymph node in my neck, I am currently cancer free and will have another scan Dec this year.
I want to inspire other people and despite what the consultants say if you believe in yourself and remain mentally strong good things happen I am proof of this. When I saw my surgeon he explained what happened to me is very unique, I remain very positive and each day is a blessing.
Hoping my scan in Dec shows I remain cancer free and I can enjoy this xmas to the max.
