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26 June - One year on

Another milestone passed. This is the day the doctors said I would never see. One year ago today a doctor broke the news that I had a brain tumour, that it was incurable, and that I could expect to survive "a few months to a year."

Today we went to Newcastle, to the Royal Victoria Infirmary where I had the brain surgery, and saw the same doctor, one year later. As I anticipated, we didn't learn anything new. It was a rubber stamp exercise to put "closed" on my case as far as the surgery goes. (Carlisle will continue monitoring the tumour, of course.) It was uplifting to see the looks of genuine surprise as the doctor read through my file and saw the reports of how well I have done.

So, five hours of travelling for a five minute consultation. But I'm not going to grumble. They did a good job.If they hadn't, I really might not be here at this moment.
Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
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14 comments:

  1. VE3OYJ27 June 2012 at 10:51

    Congrats, and we'll see you again in another year's time.

    Bud...VE3OYJ

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  2. VE9KK 27 June 2012 at 11:35

    Great news to hear Julian and many more after this one!!

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  3. skids27 June 2012 at 12:24

    Well done Julian. Doctors what do they know? :-)

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  4. G4AON27 June 2012 at 12:59

    Well done, here's to many more anniversaries.

    73 Dave

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  5. recumbent conspiracy theorist27 June 2012 at 14:24

    That's great news Julian. Stay well.
    -Mike W8MDE

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  6. Casey Bahr27 June 2012 at 15:46

    That is quite an anniversary OM! Hearty congratulations to you! 73, Casey

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  7. kagnog27 June 2012 at 17:32

    Great news!

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  8. He who shall not be named28 June 2012 at 02:45

    Awesome stuff! Just found both of your blogs a few weeks ago and have been enjoying your witty comments ever since. Extremely happy to hear this news! Stay healthily, I'm looking forward to years more of enjoyment!

    73,

    Richard, KK4JDO

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  9. Michael, AA1TJ30 June 2012 at 13:16

    Wonderful, Julian.

    "Hope is my philosophy
    Just needs days in which to be
    Love of life means hope for me
    You are the new day"

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otybFO_NGfk

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  10. Roger G3XBM2 July 2012 at 07:07

    Good news Julian. Here's to the next year.

    73s Roger

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  11. Tim3 July 2012 at 22:08

    Well done!

    Vy 73, Tim

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  12. Andy and Susan5 July 2012 at 15:44

    Well done Julian. Gives us inspiration. I have sent you an e-mail as my wife is fighting a GBM and we live in Carlisle.Best wishes, Andy

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  13. Unknown7 July 2012 at 10:39

    Thanks, Andy. I have received the email and will call you at the weekend.

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  14. Bill20 January 2013 at 14:14

    Well done Julian, Keep on fighting. I have been there with Bladder Cancer and I am ok now (touch wood). Keep positive and here's to many more anniversaries.
    Your G4ILO site is great, much appreciated.
    Cheers,
    Bill G4NTW

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