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I have some news to share! 15:40 - Dec 28 with 3690 viewscbower

Following a thread reply to a question to me from Mullet today, I think I should share some news with the Forum. Many of you will know that in Autumn 2023 I was diagnosed with Level 9 Prostate Cancer. Well, after almost a year of constant treatment, Chemotherapy, a 5 hour operation called Brachytherapy and 20 session of what was described as 'radical' radiotherapy, to the surprise of both myself and frankly the Oncologist too, on December 6th I was told the cancer is 'currently undetectable' and I'm in remission. Can't quite believe it. yes, it's done me in somewhat and I will be tested every 4-6 months but I have a chance I really wasn't expecting .
Upon diagnosis, I urged all men on here of a certain age to get themselves checked out. I had virtually no symptoms and thought getting up for a pee maybe twice a night was just a part of being in my mid 50s. I reiterate that call today. PLEASE FELLAS, GO AND GET CHECKED. IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.

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Lovely stuff!! (n/t) on 15:41 - Dec 28 with 3208 viewsBloots


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I have some news to share! on 15:42 - Dec 28 with 3197 viewsSteve_M

Yes, you should definitely share that. It’s very good news.

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I have some news to share! on 16:10 - Dec 28 with 3044 viewsBanksterDebtSlave

Wow!
Fantastic news.

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I have some news to share! on 16:26 - Dec 28 with 2959 viewsblueasfook

Great news. I get my prostrate checked regularly now. Biggest form of cancer in men over 50. 1 in 8 men will get it in their lifetime. So yes, so important to get checked if you're in that group.

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I have some news to share! on 16:39 - Dec 28 with 2879 viewsPhilTWTD

That's terrific news. For those wishing to get tested, the charity CHAPS do screening events locally and elsewhere.

https://chaps.uk.com/
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I have some news to share! on 16:42 - Dec 28 with 2854 viewscbower

I have some news to share! on 16:39 - Dec 28 by PhilTWTD

That's terrific news. For those wishing to get tested, the charity CHAPS do screening events locally and elsewhere.

https://chaps.uk.com/


Good man Phil. Hopefully that link is well used.

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I have some news to share! on 16:58 - Dec 28 with 2776 viewsDubtractor

That's great news, and well worth sharing.

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I have some news to share! on 16:59 - Dec 28 with 2774 viewsTheBlueGnu

Brilliant news, Excellent advice

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I have some news to share! on 17:01 - Dec 28 with 2759 viewsKeno

I have some news to share! on 16:59 - Dec 28 by TheBlueGnu

Brilliant news, Excellent advice


Nice one! Well done

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I have some news to share! on 17:09 - Dec 28 with 2696 viewsSwansea_Blue

Meh. It’s hardly on a level with having a shoe knicked, is it?


A HUGE congratulations . Absolute barsteward of a disease, so I’m so glad for you that you kicked the fecker into touch. And I hope you can steer clear of it from now on. Having had a scare 12 months ago (which luckily just turned out to just be an infection), I echo the advice about getting checked out if you notice anything different - It’s very straightforward and could literally save your life or at worse put your mind to rest.

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I have some news to share! on 17:12 - Dec 28 with 2683 viewsgtsb1966

The greatest Christmas present ever. Well done sir.
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I have some news to share! on 17:20 - Dec 28 with 2630 viewsCrayonKing

I have some news to share! on 16:42 - Dec 28 by cbower

Good man Phil. Hopefully that link is well used.


I've just used it to book a test for the first time.

Thanks for posting. Wonderful news and will hopefully inspire others to get themselves checked out!
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I have some news to share! on 17:28 - Dec 28 with 2562 viewsPhilTWTD

I have some news to share! on 16:42 - Dec 28 by cbower

Good man Phil. Hopefully that link is well used.


We had Professor Chris Booth, a retired oncologist who started the charity, on Life's a Pitch a few years back. He told me that the last event they'd had at Town they had 250 men attend, something like 17 tests required a further look and four of those showed signs of prostate cancer.
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I have some news to share! on 17:32 - Dec 28 with 2524 viewsBenters

Brilliant news well done!

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I have some news to share! on 17:33 - Dec 28 with 2524 viewsgtsb1966

I have some news to share! on 17:28 - Dec 28 by PhilTWTD

We had Professor Chris Booth, a retired oncologist who started the charity, on Life's a Pitch a few years back. He told me that the last event they'd had at Town they had 250 men attend, something like 17 tests required a further look and four of those showed signs of prostate cancer.


Can I just add that if you have a blood test and your PSA level is higher than the recommended level please don't panic. Most men in their 50s and above will get an enlarged prostate and that will elevate their PSA level.
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I have some news to share! on 18:25 - Dec 28 with 2359 viewsGlasgowBlue

Great news. Thanks for sharing.

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I have some news to share! on 18:28 - Dec 28 with 2351 viewsChurchman

Brilliant news. I’m really pleased for you. Great advice too and advice I have no excuse not to follow.
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I have some news to share! on 18:40 - Dec 28 with 2298 viewsMullet

Magnificent stuff mate - chuffed to read this

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I have some news to share! on 18:43 - Dec 28 with 2295 viewsSwailsey

Fantastic news!!

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I have some news to share! on 18:50 - Dec 28 with 2266 viewsIndependentlyBlue

What great news to get and good of you to share it on here. Can’t agree more on the importance of getting yourselves checked out chaps. Early intervention can save a lot of grief. Have been through radiotherapy for prostate cancer myself and am still on regular checkups. Couldn’t believe the attitudes of some people l know when l told them what had happened and urged them to get tested. One said, and l quote, “I’d rather not know than go through all that”, and another said he couldn’t possibly discuss it with his doctor as she was a woman.
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I have some news to share! on 18:51 - Dec 28 with 2257 viewsHelp

I have some news to share! on 17:28 - Dec 28 by PhilTWTD

We had Professor Chris Booth, a retired oncologist who started the charity, on Life's a Pitch a few years back. He told me that the last event they'd had at Town they had 250 men attend, something like 17 tests required a further look and four of those showed signs of prostate cancer.


I went to that along with my brother in law and father. All given all clear that day

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I have some news to share! on 18:59 - Dec 28 with 2220 viewsgtsb1966

I have some news to share! on 18:50 - Dec 28 by IndependentlyBlue

What great news to get and good of you to share it on here. Can’t agree more on the importance of getting yourselves checked out chaps. Early intervention can save a lot of grief. Have been through radiotherapy for prostate cancer myself and am still on regular checkups. Couldn’t believe the attitudes of some people l know when l told them what had happened and urged them to get tested. One said, and l quote, “I’d rather not know than go through all that”, and another said he couldn’t possibly discuss it with his doctor as she was a woman.
If you want to hear some great discussions on cancer in men generally, but a lot of stuff on prostate cancer, check out the podcast John Holmes Says the C Word on BBC sounds.


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P.s...it lasts for 5 seconds and saves your life and doesn't hurt at all.
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I have some news to share! on 19:06 - Dec 28 with 2181 viewsIndependentlyBlue

I have some news to share! on 18:59 - Dec 28 by gtsb1966

I think more fear having 'Doctor Sausage fingers".

P.s...it lasts for 5 seconds and saves your life and doesn't hurt at all.
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Apparently some men pay ladies to do it to them on a regular basis. Or so a friend tells me, honest.

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I have some news to share! on 20:03 - Dec 28 with 2030 viewsITFC_Forever

Great news!!

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I have some news to share! on 23:28 - Dec 28 with 1768 viewsreusersfreekicks

Brilliant!
Really pleased for you.
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