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@wikey
just seen this thread again, well done bad science you have done really well , same as myself in fact , resources for radiotherapy in the country are being neglected and chemo is taking over courtesy of the drug companies, but radiotherapy can be very effective and should be well funded. are you able to do any exercise at the moment, like an exercise bike, i got one for nothing of freecycle here in derbyshire. used it for a few months before i got on the road and mountain bikes again. you could have mine gladly if you want it , but you probably find a free one nearer to you...i am near Matlock ...
i too have lost 2 stone since diagnosis was over 16 st now 14 and something. the something has been going down till two weeks back and is now sneaking up, always does this time of year....
i ahve grown a beard for the winter riding and got some overshoes for my mtb shoes and still ot warm enough. down to combination of Raynauds and neuropathy from the chemo. still keeping going though, and gonna get some battery operated electric liner gloves and maybe the chemical heat pads that mountain climbers ( Everest etc) use to keep their toes warm, last for 6 hours apparently, but can t find where to buy them , will contact climbing club if need be ....
i have a friend and she got bowel caner 8 years ago now and has changed her diet given up the c2h5oh and rides a bike a lot including some tdf stages and she was stage 4 and put on palliative care ! so keep at it and here's hoping for a really good outcome for you ...
mikey wikey