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My name is Ryan and when I was 2 my Dad was diagnosed with bone cancer. My story of courage is about my Dad Mark.

In 2002 my Dad was told he had bone cancer after having an operation to remove what had been thought to be a cyst. My sister Keely had just been born when Dad got sick. Once the cancer had been found Dad had to go through many tests and scans to see that the cancer had not spead through the rest of his body. Following these tests Dad had two operations to remove the tumour. He spent a week in hospital and then came home to recover from his operations. The operation involved taking out bone from his mouth and jaw. At this time Dad was unable to eat so he had to drink soup,milkshakes and custard. He used to sleep alot and rest. He had three months at home before he went back to work.

Two years passed and Dad found another lump in his mouth. He was again diagnosed with Bone Cancer. The cancer had came back in a similar spot. Dad had to have more scans and this time thay took more of his jaw, teeth and mouth and gave him a fake jaw and teeth. On his journey having cancer mum was very supportive to dad and she would spend every day with him in the hospital. Now dad is fit and healthy and he runs three or four times a week. He sees his doctor every 3 months for a check up.

I love to help dad in the garden, kick the footy and play golf with him. Our Family has learnt how special and important life is. It is so very important to treasure the moments in life. My Dad was so courageous and brave. He still is..... and always will be to me.