one breath is all you have

[Ian 777]

My dear Fiends

I feel wonderfull tonite

Have I got a new heli?.....no
Have I got a new gyro?....no
Have I got a new motor?..no

What I have Is far better than any of that...............

The best chrismas present ever .............

This morning I thought it may be going to be the worst

Why???

I dont have mouth cancer !!

For the past few weeks I have been waiting for the results of a biopsy on a suspicious growth in my mouth.

Having researched the matter on the internet the symptoms seemed likely to indicate a squamous cell carcinoma in the lining of my cheek.

By this morning by the time of my appointment I found it very hard to imagine that the result. would be nagative

To make matters worse I was kept waiting a further 2 hours after the appointment time before seeing the consultant.

When He said the lesion was beningn with no abnormal cells I couldn't quite believe what I was hearing.

Any way it looks like you may all have to put up with me for a little while longer.

The warmth and affection of you all has greatly helped to keep me in a positive frame of mind over this period, bless you all

But it is just a good reminder to me that we only have the breath we have just taken
you don't know if you will have another

Lets appreciate it

Ian

[Ber60]

I did not know you have a ..... glad you don't.
I have lost a dear family member to cancer
But hey its Xmas .






So all you are left with is just you big mouth

[Ian 777]

Yeah man and Im sure gonna use it

sorry about your friend, cancer is so common though

[helihathnofury]

Nice words Ian.

I am sure that I speak for all of us here in saying that we are elated by the result, and wish you many more breaths!!!!!!! Nice to have you along with us Ian.

Mike

Christmas just got better.

[psilo]

Ian,

So glad the news was good. I know how bad the waiting is, and also the pain of going through treatment for a squamous cell carcinoma. Really glad that you don't have to go through it.

And wise words, let's all take a moment to think about absent friends and family and be thankful for what we have (apart from an obsession with small rotary objects!!)

[Heli Yea!]

+1 Mike! We need that big mouth of yours round here! How else am I supposed to find the funniest way to lube my balls and links! Not to mention with out you "Progress" would go down hill. Dr. Heli Yea! says take 2 of these and call me in the morning!

[Ian 777]

Thanks guys You are a great bunch to hang round with
long may it continue

[another_finn]

Originally Posted by Ian 777

The best chrismas present ever .............

...to the whole forum, Ian.

I already raised one to absent friends tonight, so this one's for the rest of you silly sods. Long may ye keep up the witty banter that holds me glued to the screen night after night

[Ian 777]

Oh you mean the thead clogging purile twoddle for which we are so famous.

At least it means those who are too sensible tend to congregate elsewhere leaving us
our own devices.

A right hand picked buch we are too

[creteus]

Good for you. Good to hear all is well.

[MTboy]

Glad everything turned out ok and that I have the chance to get to know you more. Life is short but we have to enjoy what ever time we have.

[Jonnyheli]

It must have been a great relief to you hearing the good news. It must have been a scarey experience. And when you read up some things on the internet it can scare you even more. But thank god for it.

I'm glad everything turned out to be ok. You are right about the breath thing. As young as I am anything can be around the corner and we should appreciate our lives and make the most of it.

-Jonny

[WillJames]

Congratulations!! As a cancer survivor, I can feel your relief!!

Happy Holidays!!

[mnwizard]

Congrats Ian! So happy for ya!

[Ian 777]

Thanks so much for your support guys

I did want to share it on the forum earlier but there was no point bringing a downer to christmas without knowing the outcome

Have a really great day everyone

[sutty]

I'm pleased to share in your good news Ian, which I trust will make your Christmas even more special than ever.

Have a great day.

[testpilot58d]

That's fantastic news Ian....Merry Xmas!

[Ian 777]

Bless you bri.. Maybe it gave me a little glimpse of what you have to face in your day to day working environment when your 'out there'

Merry Chrismas bro