Story
In January 2023 I was told I had throat cancer, it was because of my dog constantly sniffing my mouth so I made an appointment with my Doctor and got referred. I have included the link to my story below.
In February 2023 I start treatment for throat cancer at South West Wales Cancer Centre, my experience of the centre was it is truly an amazing place and the staff are all incredible people. From day one they put you at ease and support you every step of the way in whatever way you need.
In the November 2022 I signed up to the Carten, it would be my second year to complete it. Unfortunately, because of my diagnosis in the January 2023 I was informed by my Consultant and Radiotherapy Doctor to be prepared that I won’t be able to complete the challenge this time.
I am not a person who like to be told I can’t do something but did have to agree I couldn’t complete the full 100 miles. So, once my treatment had finished, I did a little bit of training and 7 weeks after finishing treatment, my wife took me to a petrol station just outside of Carmarthen and I joined my mates and rode just over 20 miles into the finish with them.
I am one of the fortunate ones, who after receiving treatment have been told my cancer has gone, I want to raise as much money for this Centre and these unsung heroes so please if you are in a position to donate, please do.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/swansea-morriston-hospital-dog-dug-27398736.amp
https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2023-07-27/how-a-dog-sniffed-out-his-owners-cancer-after-he-brushed-it-off-as-a-cold