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    Cancer

    im off to Bristol tomorrow for a meeting to discuss the next step, im interpreting this as they are going to operate within the next few weeks. i shall keep you posted tomorrow.
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    my saab 9-3

    yea then ended up down here 3 years ago about 40 miles from me then i got it, though after spending £200 getting the engine running properly i think the turbo is on its way out! Grr but thats what i can expect on a high mileage diesel. i have my personalised plate on it now tho too
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    Cancer

    right, bit of a set back. the tumor markers have gone up, now this is gonna cause delays with surgery so looks like im going to have to go through 2 maybe 3 cycles of chemo to reduce the markers again. then surgery. not ideal but whats gotta be done has gotta be done. i will get through this! :D
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    my saab 9-3

    yea guys actually on a vectra forum as they are of more use! its taken a few days to get used too the handbrake and ignition position but has to be said its as comfy as the merc was. just got a few things to fork out to get it running 100% like any car. (its done 136k) egr valve has already been...
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    my saab 9-3

    Those of you who dont all ready know i have defected and got a saab 9-3 1.9Tid linear 150, its the baby spec but does have leather. im hoping in about 10 years time to get behind the wheels of another S class will be a CDI one tho. once i have cleared off some of my mortgage.
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    Cancer

    we have some results, they were e-mailed into derriford at 0752 The Surgeon Mr Whittlestone was not at friday's meeting so my case has bee "rolled over" for the 3rd week (there is an audit being carried out into this) however the rest of the team im bristol were available and have...
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    Cancer

    thanks guys it means a lot i feel like im loosinf but when i read posts like this it makes me more determined to win
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    Cancer

    Results are in.. its not what i was hoping for. Basically the lymph node the cancer was in has started to grow again, its not as big as it was in april but its growing so needs to be addressed. now i dont know how yet. it will either be Radiotherapy or an operation to remove the lymph system...
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    W220 S500 fuel consumption

    mine averaged 29mpg on a run to my dads recently i was pleased with it tbh. 300 motorway miles cruising at 70
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    mercedes in or around plymouth

    mercare around the coxside area of town mate.
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    Cancer

    well said! i shall be posting my results up tomorrow evening and fingers crossed it will be clear, if it is i think i may splash out on a new car, i know i have just got rid of the merc n bought the saab but figured a 5k finance with the saab as PX so £7k i can get a decent car for town and for...
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    Cancer

    .. slight confession about the merc. It was sold last week i now have a saab 9-3 1.9 Tid Linear Sport on a 05 plate, using that for work etc and the corsa for shows.
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    Cancer

    i know its been a while since i posted here but i have had nothing to report. i had my CT scan yesterday and get the results on thursday afternoon, expect results to be posted in the evening.
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    Selling My Beloved S500

    Well the time has came.. i may be losing my job very soon and if that happens i wont be able to run the merc any more. so is anyone after a bargain the car is a 2001 Y reg 92000 miles has all the usual S class refinements inc. climate control COMAND unit heated and ventilated Pulse front...
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    Cancer

    Really sorry to hear that, Inoperable is different to a death sentence tho, remember the positive mental attitude does work. yes i have bad days, and its never just one day its always a few. but then im ok again. be there for your friend as best you can too they will appreciate it. Trust me :)
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