Apparently it's quite an aggressive tumor, and was well advanced when first discovered, so I was behind the eight ball to begin with. He said to me before I began chemotherapy that the chances of reducing the tumor were not good, but that there was nothing to lose by giving it a try.

Sorry i didn't see you last update on page two :(. That is mixed new indeed and I don't know what to say.

I had another appointment with the oncologist yesterday, and since I saw him last he has had a meeting with the surgeon. They have decided that as risky as it is, they have to operate, because to do anything less would be the end of me. They're not even going to try radiation therapy because they don't think the benefit gained from it would offset the damage done by the tumor in the amount of time it would take to complete. I've had a worrying few days because the tumor has started bleeding again already and is causing me some problems, so I don't really have any choice but to go under the knife and hope for the best. I have an appointment with the surgeon on the 28th to organise everything, so when I know more I'll let everyone know what's going on.

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Thanks for keeping us updated again Craig mate, worrying times ahead but lets hope that they can at least give you a fighting chance with some good surgery.

We're still all very much rooting for you here at Joe Dios :)

I KNOW I AM FOR SURE ;) STAY STRONG CRAIG AND I WISH YOU THE BEST.

Best of luck buddy! I still hold out hope that good things will come!

EEK!!!! Good luck man and stay strong. Kick it's butt!

Glad to know you are doing better Craig! My prayers goes out to you

Now we can just hope for the best. I know I've said this a lot already, but you can beat it. We're here for ya.

Hey mate, some news aren't as good as we want, but they can be hiding a nice end to this cancer. I'm sure that the doctors will use well their "knife" and take this tumor from you. We'll have plenty of time to see more of your fantastic work and to have your fine coments on our pictures. Always helping us to do to better.

You'll win this tumor and your victory is our victory too. And don't forget that you'll have some help, they must be finding you.