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Diagnosed the day before my 41st Birthday with a rare form of abdominal Cancer called PMP (Pseudomyxoma Peritonea), I was referred to The Christie Hospital in Manchester where I was told that without a major operation (including having heated chemotherapy washed around my abdomen), I had less than 4 years to live. During the hers that followed, one of the major sources of help and support I found was from the UK Charity Pseudomyxoma Survivor. A small charity set up by a fellow sufferer who works tirelessly to raise awareness of this rare Cancer and to support those suffering from it.

After diagnosis I underwent major surgery resulting in scar from crotch to breastbone, and I was struggling for fitness again. A recurrence 18 months later with more aggressive Cancer cells involved saw me undergoing further surgery including the removal of most of the right side of my abdominal muscles and having a pad and mesh sewn in to replace them. More recovery...

But recover I have, and 2014 saw me over 7 years past my initial diagnosis, and my incurable Cancer again returned. The surgery I underwent in January removed the tumour, and I now have to watch and wait on the next scan. This year I passed 8 years post diagnosis. My survival thus far is, I'm certain, due in no small part to my running and fitness, and so I plan to Run to the Castle in August to raise money for this excellent small Charity who support so many fellow sufferers of this rare Cancer and their carers.

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