Bowel Cancer at 32

So, was looking forward to 2016 being a great year, new job, new motorbike and heading towards a new house with my girlfriend of 12 years.  Then it turns out I had a squatter in my bowel, who I now refer to as the "squatter", an unwelcome guest that has put one hell of a downer on the year - my Cancer is quite severe, having gnome already spread to my Liver, the Primary is in the Bowel which makes it more treatable, but nonetheless, I still have one hell of a battle ahead of me - I am making a video log of how each day is going, please feel free to ask questions about what the whole process is like, and what I'm using as a source of strength - I know in the coming weeks some days will be good, and some not-so, the Log officially starts tomorrow but I have an introductory video to break the ice

https://youtu.be/5MHwAwaKs3Y

 

  • Hi Dan. I like you had great plans for 2016 until a shock diagnosis just a week before my 50th birthday. Same as you stage 4 bowel into my liver as secondary! A complete shock as I had few symptoms. As you know it is lifechanging news. I think a video log is a courageous thing to do and it will help not only you but others in similar situations to deal with all the immediate changes that happen with this news. I find it a comfort to speak to people going through this as family and friends have been amazing... But only someone else with the same news has a real insight into how different life now is. Good luck with your treatment and log. Kind regards Linda m 

  • I'm truly saddened to hear news of your passing!!! I was so routing for you to start doing the many plans you mentioned in your VLogs.  You were so positive throughout and an inspiration to a lot of members.

     

    RIP Dan

    JB

  • Oh my God, cannot believe this!  To all Dan's family, loved ones and friends, I send my most heartfelt condolences, I am so, so sorry.  

    May he rest in peace.

    God bless, Hazel x

  • Dan, A truly lovely man, taken far too soon. I'm still in shock that you've passed. Your messages and videos helped a lot of people here. Condolences to all your family, girlfriend and friends whose hearts must be breaking right now. RIP lovely funny man. xxx

  • Dan has passed? I can't believe this news. Truely saddened for his family and friends 

    Netty