My full story is in the gallery. I'm 40 now, married with 3 teenagers. I had colon cancer, while undergoing chemo had a massive brainstem stroke. Young for either. Initially I could only blink, couldn't talk but understood fine. At around 2 months things slowly started to return. My stroke was 13 Feb 2005 and 18 months in my left limbs, shoulder and head movement is normal. I speak like a baby, and only stand with help. Demon driver in my electric wheelchair! House adaptations were a nightmare (I'm hoisted in my wheelchair so a lot needed thinking about). Finally made it home December 23rd and had great christmas.