Hello out there...I'm a reasonably fit 72 year old male, i walk and go to the gym twice a week. I'm active and semi retired professional news photographer of more than 55 years standing. I've had a wonderful life. I have a son, 31, and my partner and I have been together for 25 years, we had a civil ceremony 18 months back.
Last year after routine blood tests at my GP's surgery it was found that I had a growth in my liver. After more scans and bloods I had a Liver re-section in November 2024...bladder cancer was discovered as a by product of Liver tests so I had a Bladder scrape in December 2024, all cells were removed. The Liver tumor at 8cm's was removed in what was called a 'Doughnut' meaning that 'Bad cells' couldn't escape. I was prescribed an 8 session Chemotherapy Tablet medication over 6 months, two weeks on, one week off. I finished 5-6 weeks back and had a CT scan. This week I had a consultation with Oncology Team...sad to report the Liver Cancer has returned and I have been given a terminal diagnosis with a life expectancy of one year without Chemo / Imuno intervention...or maybe another six months on top if I have further treatment. My bladder cancer team did a 6 monthly investigation and gave me the all clear...see u in 6 months.
My partner and I are taking a three week holiday break to Europe to have big deep thoughts and return mid August before a further consultation late August with maybe a CT scan before hand to see how much the new tumour has enlarged.
I'm now wondering what way to go...12 months reasonable life or 18 months but 9 months of intensive treatment.
Thank you for reading 20 July 2025
