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8 August 1986 to 23 February 2007
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since Dale left us. He would be
so happy with the wonderful messages that have been left on this site – not just from
friends and family, but from the people who have passed through and left a lovely
“footprint” on the pages of his Memory Book.
I think he would also like some focus placed on making people aware that Colorectal Cancer is not just an old person’s disease. When you are 17 years old, you don’t expect to get Bowel Cancer. Dale used to say he would love to go visit high schools and tell the kids that they need to be aware of their family medical history and if they have any symptoms then to Tell Someone and Don't Be Embarrassed!!! He never got to do it.
Bowel Cancer screening in Australia is great if you are an older person. Most people don’t think to get their kids checked if there is a family history of it. But PLEASE – this is a serious disease. I would hate for other people to be without their children because they didn’t realise that it could happen. And that’s what it comes down to. You Just Don't Realise That It Can Happen.
While the test is not at all painful to children (unless you are like Mitchell who has an aversion to vegetables and Red Meat is a no-no during the testing period) – it is recommended that if you have a family history of Bowel Cancer that children be tested from around 12 years of age.
The important thing is – Ask Your Doctor.
As a parent, I would rather see my child go through 6 days of fasting from certain foods once a year, than not having my child tested at all and facing having to be without them – like we are without Dale.
Australian Bowel Cancer Website
While it has been a difficult year for all of us, I’m sure Dale would be very very happy that his dad Shane and his very lovely partner Alison will be marrying later this year. Congratulations to them both. Glenn, Mitch, Missy and I will be moving to Townsville in early March, to take up jobs in Bigpond Tech Support. It will be great to be close to my family again as that has made it a little bit harder for me this year, being away from Jan and Alicia.
We thank you all again for visiting and hope you find either a little comfort or it makes you smile after reading about some of Dales’ antics or after viewing his photo stories or Gallery.
Susan
I think he would also like some focus placed on making people aware that Colorectal Cancer is not just an old person’s disease. When you are 17 years old, you don’t expect to get Bowel Cancer. Dale used to say he would love to go visit high schools and tell the kids that they need to be aware of their family medical history and if they have any symptoms then to Tell Someone and Don't Be Embarrassed!!! He never got to do it.
Bowel Cancer screening in Australia is great if you are an older person. Most people don’t think to get their kids checked if there is a family history of it. But PLEASE – this is a serious disease. I would hate for other people to be without their children because they didn’t realise that it could happen. And that’s what it comes down to. You Just Don't Realise That It Can Happen.
While the test is not at all painful to children (unless you are like Mitchell who has an aversion to vegetables and Red Meat is a no-no during the testing period) – it is recommended that if you have a family history of Bowel Cancer that children be tested from around 12 years of age.
The important thing is – Ask Your Doctor.
As a parent, I would rather see my child go through 6 days of fasting from certain foods once a year, than not having my child tested at all and facing having to be without them – like we are without Dale.
While it has been a difficult year for all of us, I’m sure Dale would be very very happy that his dad Shane and his very lovely partner Alison will be marrying later this year. Congratulations to them both. Glenn, Mitch, Missy and I will be moving to Townsville in early March, to take up jobs in Bigpond Tech Support. It will be great to be close to my family again as that has made it a little bit harder for me this year, being away from Jan and Alicia.
We thank you all again for visiting and hope you find either a little comfort or it makes you smile after reading about some of Dales’ antics or after viewing his photo stories or Gallery.
Susan
Last Updated 22 February 2008
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