Some good news for a change........

As most of you already know, I have cancer. What most of you didn't know, was that in may this year the medics gave me just 4-6 months to enjoy the pleasures of this life.
So I sold my business, lock stock and barrel, and am in the process of selling this rambling old place.

Now the good news....

I'm going to be able to have Stem Cell Therapy. I saw my Consultant yesterday, and he thinks that it's worth a try -- I mean, what have I got to lose?
It's all terribly new, so new that the trials are still ongoing over in the USA (hasn't hit here in the UK yet). Basically what happens is there are two options: one is to take cells from my spinal chord and inject them into the cancerous cells, in the hope that they will attack the cancer and \"kill\" it, before it kills me!! or, two, to take cells from the umbilical chord from a foetus (unborn baby) and inject them randomly into me, in the hope that they will form into cells which attack and repair my damaged (cancerous) cells).

Unfortunately, I cannot have the treatment here in the UK, and will have to travel to the USA (come back Concorde, all is forgiven!) which will be an exercise in itself!
So I may be away for some time guys, but I'll be thinking of ya'all.
I leave as soon as the arrangements can be done.

wish me luck!

Posh xx<br><br>Post edited by: Posh, at: 2008/08/27 07:38

I couldnt be more pleased.....than if I saw Scouse buying a round of drinks...Go for it Your Ladyship xxxxx

All the luck in the world Posh hope everything goes to plan. :kiss:

Posh that is brilliant news and i wish you all the best with the treatment i had a sister inlaw who died 2 years ago of cancer and i know how depressing and hopeless it can make you feel .......i think its great that you are staying so positive and determined to fight ...im sure it will pay dividends in the end ......best of luck we\&quot;ll keep the champs on ice Tony xxxx

Posh that is great I wish you all the best ..we will be thinking of you as well.. if possible will you try to keep us informed...elly xx

Posh mate thats bloody fantastic!! You,ve got a shot at something new and your grabbing it just like you should and i could,nt be more pleased for you HUGS. Go ffor it lady and you come back and tell us you,ll be here reighning for a lot longer ok? Untill then, your magesty, Farewell good luck and our love travels with you. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

posh my friend, ......reading all that you have to do to get there....its not an easy journey.....and i be thinking of you...and of course wish you luck every step of the way.....


suz xx

hey posh
i never really got to no u but still good luck and i hope everything works out for ya and my fingers are crossed for u
all the best
love emma x

And now the bombshell.....

My doc feels that the flight alone (6+hours) is impossible for me.

so now I'm back to square one. there is no trial planned in the foreseeable future for SCT, in the UK, or near Europe. since neither the UK govt or the EU govt is willing to fund it.

So, I'm really sad right now, I had a lifeline chucked in my face, but it's not to be.

So forgive me if I'm a \&quot;bit quiet\&quot; right now.

Christ almighty posh.... I am so bloody sorry hun. ((((hugs)))) XXXXX

oh posh..

....im so sorry...


hugs.....suzan xxxxx

to my friend posh big HUGS xxx