Wednesday, 31 October 2007

Red meat,alchohol and cancer

I was glad to see that cancer research have admitted that red meat, especially bacon and ham, and alchohol can increase the risks of some common cancers. What they haven’t said is to avoid these things when you have it. Unfortunatley Mesothelioma doesn’t come into the catagory of comon cancer. A common cancer is like Breast cancer and Bowel cancer.

I am still convinced that avoiding these things are intrumental in how I feel today.
I have been a vegetarian since I was 14 years old. I have never smoked as I have a phobia concerning that subject. I have never been a heavy drinker, just the occasional beer. All these things, I am convinced, have made a difference with my cancer.
I had my first symptoms and was told by the consultant at the time that I had scarring on the lungs back in 1994. It had also been diagnosed as Pluerisy and asthma.
I am certain that this was the start of Mesothelioma. Some professionals would disagree as I was only diagnosed last year so as far as they are concerned I have had it for 1 year. My pain has never changed, it has been exactly the same for 12 years. Last year I had the VATs op and the pain has diminished. I know it can erupt at any time but being pain free as been an absolute bonus for me.
The yeast,sugar,alchohol and dairy free diet is going well.
It would be so good to find health foods that do taste and look appetising though as some that I have found are disgusting. I bought a loaf of soda bread at my local supermarket so that makes things easier with lunch for work and toast.
I saw the 5 guys again today who are making a 10 minute documentary about Mesothelioma. I really hope they do well with it as they deserve to.
I haven’t heard anything from my solicitor concerning the final settlement.
I will call him either tomorrow or Monday and find out if there is any update.
I will keep looking :)

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