Finding hope in Eric Idle’s pancreatic cancer story
Sometimes news articles just pop out of nowhere to remind you of how precious life is and finding pancreatic cancer early is extremely rare.
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Preparing for surgery: A detailed talk with Dr Cavallucci
I recently had a face-to-face consultation with my specialist, A/Prof David Cavallucci, and I wanted to share an update on my pancreatic cancer journey. We discussed the current state of my tumor, which is in a grey area in terms of size. Although it is low grade and low risk, the fact that I am young means that over the next 5-10 years, the risk of it growing, spreading, and causing issues becomes reasonably high. This is why we are considering surgery now.
In Conversation with Eric Idle: A Story of Hope and Early Detection
I recently came across an inspiring interview with Eric Idle, the beloved Monty Python star, who shared his journey with pancreatic cancer.
Christmas amidst cancer: Finding joy in the little things
Christmas this year was a beautiful day with my family - full of love, laughter, and those little moments that make the holiday special.
A late Christmas catch-up to remember
Today, we had a special late Christmas catch-up with Ros’s family, making up for the time we missed on Boxing Day.
A much-needed escape: Finding peace in Hervey Bay
Earlier this year, in mid-January, Ros and I decided to take a weekend escape to Hervey Bay. It was one of those beautiful, Queensland weekends from the 13th to the 16th, filled with good company, great food, and moments that stick with you.
Meeting my anaesthetist: Preparing for the big day
This week, I had my meeting with the anesthetist to discuss my upcoming operation - a moment that made the reality of this journey sink in even deeper.
The final CT scan before surgery: Assessing the tumour
This was my final CT before surgery - it would tell the surgeon everything about the current state of the tumour. The tumour had grown since the last PET scan in September.
A special dinner before surgery: An evening at Parliament House
One of the things I wanted to do before going into surgery was having dinner with Ros, Mum and Dad at Parliament House in the Strangers' Dining Room.
Last check-in before surgery: What’s next?
Ros and I had our final appointment with Dr Cavallucci before surgery. It was a final run through of everything to make sure we had covered stuff we needed to know.
Feeling the love from work
Today, I am feeling so much love and support from my amazing colleagues. They surprised me with a thoughtful care package that brightened my day.
Wrapping up: My last day before Whipple’s surgery
Tomorrow is the big day - the day I have my Whipples surgery. Everything I have been doing over the past few months has been leading to this moment.