I'm 72, I beat my Oldman who died at 70 from memory. My sister died a few months ago at 74. But my grandmother died at 84, she was run over by bus when half way through a five mile walk. Grandad died in his 50s, so, pretty much a mixed bag.
I was diagnosed with lung cancer five years ago, had my lung removed, didn't work, the cancer came back. So underwent radio and chemo, didn't work, it came back. So, underwent more aggressive radio, didn't work, it came back. Currently waiting on the oncologist to decide what's next, he wants more radio, but with only one lung and three lots of radio scaring I find myself out of breath walking up hills, steps and so on. So, not keen on more radio. He's told me that chemo is only for prolonging life. So, in a bit of a quandary on what to do.
The funny thing is, despite being a heavy smoker for 30 odd years, I had very good lungs, before having my lung removed they were measured at 120 percent, I used to do laps of the pool - underwater. Now I have trouble walking up steps.
Aside from the breathlessness, fused fingers, multiple joint replacements and pain from the RA, I feel OK, not quite ready to join Elvis yet, besides that, I can't sing, so Elvis wouldn't be ecstatic on me joining him.
Without treatment I may get 2-3 years, with treatment, based on history, it'll come back again and when it does, there is no further treatment I can undertake. So I may make another 5 years.
I'd like to beat my sister, which I probably will, but I'd also like to beat my older brother, but not holding my breath.
I have more bikes to build, so not keen on leaving yet.
DE Attitude and a bit of medical help will go a long ways in keeping you upright
