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Another day spent wandering the riverbank in the summer sunshine - a much more civilised 32k steps (15 miles) on the Fitbit. And 16 barbel, 9 chub, a carp and a minnow landed. The highlight being the 5lb 3oz chub (above) - like to meet her again in peak condition!
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I have been very lucky being able to get out after surgery and inbetween a load of hospital visits so far - Three sessions; 34 barbel, 19 chub, 4 carp, 4 trout, 2 gudgeon and a minnow...
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But... unfortunately the surgery wasn't a complete success and cancer cells still remain - bummer! The next step is radiotheraph combined with chemotheraphy - I was expecting radio but hoping to avoid chemo as it makes you so ill. My radiotheraphy mask (below).
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I haven't got the start date yet, but it'll be about two weeks, so hopefully I'll fit a few more fishing trips in before hand. And once treatment starts I'll just have to see how I feel...
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