Congratulations Ian. That's great!
My five years comes the end of April. My doctor told me last time in
October that the odds were in my favor. I never needed chemo. After
this next time if everything goes okay, I'll be going in only once a
year. But, you never know.
Since being diagnosed, my life is a lot different. More in touch with
God and family, appreciating each day.


--- In fighttogether@yahoogroups.com, Ian Dixon <iandixon25lr@...>
wrote:
>
> This morning at 11.30 a.m., but five years ago, I was advised by a
senior
> oncologist at a top hospital that I had just 6 months to live, that
chemo
> was the best option, that chemo 'would not affect my longevity' and
that
> c50% of that six months would be quality time.
>
>
>
> I have just pinched myself - and I believe that I am still alive as
it
> mildly hurt - in front of me is a glass of red wine - my last scan
was
> 'stable' - and I am looking forward to a Christmas with my family -
such are
> the miraculous capabilities of our bodies
>
>
>
> So my message at Christmas is
>
>
>
> HOPE
>
>
>
> and THANKS
>
>
>
> Especially to
>
>
>
> The Penny Brohn Centre - for introducing me to meditation, without
which my
> life would certainly have been a misery, and with which I have
somehow
> survived
>
> The Icon Magazine - for dietary and other great guidance
>
> Prof Gus Dalgliesh at the Cancer Vaccine Institute for his
confidence and
> wise treatments
>
> Marion and friends from The Journey whose meditational techniques
(and
> 'authenticity') have helped with inner stresses and empowered me
mentally
>
>
>
> And of course my family and friends who have also suffered from my
ordeal
>
>
>
> But with special thoughts and prayers for those afflicted and their
families
> this Christmas
>
>
>
> Love and Healing and a HAPPY Christmas and, especially, a healthy
New Year
>
>
>
> with smiles
>
>
>
> Ian
>
>
>
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