Darren's Story - Bladder Cancer
Darren's Story
- Bladder Cancer
Darren was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2016 when he was 49.
On the day of the surgery to remove the cancer, a 9cm tumour was found that would transpire to be stage 3/4 kidney cancer. After Darren’s kidney was removed, a scan gave him the all-clear in March 2017.
He started running and cycling again and took part in events supporting Cancer Research UK. “I felt invincible”, Darren said.
Then Darren started getting backache. He went to the doctor’s to get it checked. Scans showed he had a tumour in his sacrum and was told that his metastatic cancer was incurable. Now, Darren lives day by day, and week by week.
Darren said: “Before diagnosis I was a keen runner and cyclist. I have competed in 4 London Marathon for various cancer related charities including CRUK and The Prudential 100 London - Surrey. And various other running events including CRUK Winter Run, Vitality 10000 and the British 10K.
“Unfortunately, I cannot run anymore as treatment rendered me disabled. I still try desperately to keep fit, and I am so determined to be as positive as I can be every single day.”
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