A day before his 49th birthday, Robert Glynn (51) was diagnosed with shock. bile duct cancer. Severe shoulder pain and trouble sleeping forced him to see a doctor. An examination in June 2020 revealed that the cancer had already spread to the adrenal gland and liver. The tumors were too large for surgery.
“I’ve asked my doctor to be honest and tell me how long I have left to live,” he told The Guardian. Your answer? “Twelve months.” According to American studies, only two percent of people survive bile duct cancer if it has already spread to other organs.
The Cancer League writes on its website that approximately 370 people in Switzerland develop cancer of the gallbladder or bile duct every year. The bile ducts are small tubes that connect the liver, gallbladder, and small intestine. After eating, they release bile into the intestines, which helps digest fat.
Doctors couldn’t believe it
Robert Glynn was placed in Christie Hospital in Manchester. One of the largest cancer treatment centers in Europe. This is where the cancer miracle for the welder began. Analysis of the tumor revealed that it had a high mutational burden. This made him a suitable candidate for a clinical trial of an immunotherapy drug. The doctors do not disclose which drug the Briton has been treated with, as the investigations have not yet been completed.
Immunotherapy helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The study ran parallel to standard chemotherapy – and it worked. The tumors in his body were getting smaller and smaller. “It’s a miracle,” said a nurse. The tumor in his liver shrank from 12 cm to 2.6 cm, while his adrenal tumor shrank from 7 cm to 4.1 cm. But Glynn doesn’t want to know about a “miracle”. “I don’t like that word – I’m just a normal guy. But it’s remarkable.” Doctors see it that way too.
And finally, the doctors found only dead tissue. There were no more new cancer cells. “They tested the tumors twice because they couldn’t believe it,” Glynn said. By now the tumors were small enough to rid the man of the vermin in his body.
“A Kick in the Ass”
In April 2021, the Brit went under the knife. The operation went without complications. He has not had to undergo any further treatments since then. An inspection takes place every three months. And the tests show: Glynn is currently cancer-free. “Without the study I wouldn’t be here anymore,” he explains.
The cancer shock that hit him the day before he turned 49 turned out to be a tempting birthday present. “It was the kick in the ass I needed to turn my life around.” Glynn changed his diet, among other things. During the healing process, he learned that being overweight increases the risk of cancer. He now avoids all processed foods, refined sugar and dairy products. He feels fantastic and has already lost five kilos. He appreciates life more than ever.