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My name is Mick Mason and in June 1999 at the age of 56 I had a planned operation to remove my colon due to multiple polyps. My wife Ann and I knew it would change our lives but were unclear exactly how. We also knew it was a big operation but without which I would eventually have colon cancer.

Only ten days after my operation and still in hospital we found out, eventually meant now.

I have often been asked how cancer had changed my life but a more appropriate question would soon be "How has a genetic fault altered your life"? For when I was told I had colon cancer it was also mentioned that it could be through a faulty gene. At the time I never really took a lot of notice of the condition mentioned, Famial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) but that was soon to change.

Part One Life before Cancer

My Church Choirs in Leicester
The Chess Player
Starting Work at Hillcrest Hospital in Leicester
Life in The R.A.F.

Part Two Cancer

A Funny Acting Bowel
Surgery
Home Again
Chemotherapy

Part Three My Genetic Encounters

The Start of My Genetic Journey
My Life in 2003/4
Bowel Cancer Awareness
The Café Royal & St. James's Palace
My FAP Website
Visitors Course and The Fashion Show

Part Four The Future

What does it hold?
Acknowledgements