June 2024 update

Fri 07 June 2024

Its been three months of good life since my last update, a time in which I continue to ride the undulating tides of oncologic ambiguity.

The good

Over the past few months, I’ve been fortunate to enjoy some truly wonderful moments getting out and enjoying new things, catching-up with friends and spending time just doing fun things.

I have taken on the challenge of finding things that make life good while dealing with the restrictions of not being able to eat or drink, the tiredness and the need to manage dribbling and talking. Overall its been a fun journey.

Some highlights along the way have been; A 7 day trip to NZ to see friends, The girls name day and Greek Easter celebration, The Jazz festival at the Sydney conservatorium of music, 4 comedy festival events, Family challenges at Ten Pin Bowling and Mini Golf, First ever Rugby game with Zoe, Several midday movies, Death of a Salesman, Vivid and many dinners and catch-ups with Friends.

On top of that have work wise had some chance to focus on getting things working better and moved things forward.

The not so good

However, life has also presented some challenges some minor like being being sick with a virus for a few weeks, worrying with side effects from Immunotherapy giving me diarrhoea and fatigue from colitis for 20 days meaning I needed to take a huge dose of Steroids to resolve which also reversed the therapy and now most recently concerning with Mr Surgeon discovering something that could or could not be cancer.

Currently I am in a period of uncertainty, I am scheduled for a minor operation on 17th June to remove the “concerning something” and have a biopsy. During that time my Oncology team will be looking into how I am recovering from the colitis, the biopsy and PET scan results and decide on next steps with any therapy options.

Thank you for your continuous support and understanding.

I’ll be sure to keep you updated as I learn more.

9 Comments

Barbara Mcnab

7th Jun 2024 - 4:48 pm

Nice too see you enjoying time with your wife and daughters.

Jen

7th Jun 2024 - 5:40 pm

Love you Spiros! Keep up the positive attitude, keep having fun and keep fighting. xx

Anne Aitkenhead

7th Jun 2024 - 8:00 pm

Hi Spiros, Lovely to see you enjoying special times with your family despite the ongoing challenges you face. You are so brave. Keep on fighting.

Kylie Field

8th Jun 2024 - 6:58 am

Thinking of you and loving reading about your adventures with your family. Sending you big hugs.

Georgina

9th Jun 2024 - 6:48 am

Hi Spiros

Thank you for keeping us updated in such a genuine and open way. Few people share the way you do and I’m grateful for it.

I am thinking of you and your family.

Take care XX

Valda and Des Ritchie

9th Jun 2024 - 9:30 am

Well that was a very full 3 months you have had. Let’s hope all is well for the next 3 months even though there are issues for you currently. You ree amazing Spiros coping with everything. Thinking of you abd your family daily .
Valda

Justine

10th Jun 2024 - 2:02 pm

Thanks for sharing the good and not so good news, Spiros. I really admire your resilience and passion to live every moment positively! It’s always been your strength. We are thinking of you xx

Jane

12th Jun 2024 - 1:48 pm

Spiros, your positive outlook and recognition of the importance of making the most of every moment is inspiring and heartwarming. Sending you all big hugs and the very best of luck for next week. Thinking of you, Kirsten, Zoe and Lexi xx

Gordes

12th Jun 2024 - 5:02 pm

Hey Spiros, happy you’re keeping yourself busy ! Finger crossed for biopsy
PS : I WANT the same electrical blue flashy pants ! ❤️?❤️?

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