[Stephenlk]

My life changed in 2016 when diagnosed with stage 4 Bowel cancer. The tumour found during a colonocopy, after a positive stool sample, was very small, but had metastised to the lymph nodes and liver. I had a hemi colectomy in Feb, 6 lots of intense chemo, 60% liver resection in July, followed by more chemo to remove any residual cells. 5 years on, I have been given the all clear (I made the 30%), with only a few side effects. I have neuropathy in my fingers and feet, which isn't great in the cold weather in Vic. Just standing on a surface, slightly colder than ambient, makes the balls of the feet go numb. No more walking around with bare feet, like I could in QLD. A couple of other minor effects also.
Best part is I'm still alive and don't anyone be afraid of doing the Bowel cancer test. If I'd left mine for another few months I wouldn't be posting this now.