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Post by sweetpea on May 6, 2012 22:49:20 GMT
After having a biopsy and other things I had a MRI scan and then a bone scan then a trip up to Carmarthen to speak to consultant I now have an appointment next saturday to see the main man at the local hospital to discuss, 'Options'. I'm not too concerned about the usual side effects though as my days of wild oat sowing are long gone  Anyway I've had cancer twice before and it never bothered me much then so this will be a stroll in the park for me. If I wake up in the morning I am more than happy. Us ex marines can take anything even a bad case of red spider mites on the new guinea hybrids ;D I know prostate cancer isn't a topic usually aired in public but it should be. There is nothing to be secretive about and it can happen to lots of men. Just as some things are peculiar to women this is a male thing and should never be swept under the carpet. |
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Post by esther on May 7, 2012 4:02:59 GMT
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Post by grindle on May 7, 2012 4:11:14 GMT
That's bad news for you SP, I hope everything works out for you. My uncle had that a few years back, he's healthier than me now  |
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Post by Tel on May 7, 2012 6:00:24 GMT
Sorry to hear about your news sweetpea, but you have a good attitude about it.
When we get to our age, i am told prostrate cancer is a long term one and we can live with it and we are more likely to die from something else first.
Brenda's son told us 2 months ago he has prostrate cancer as well, he is in his forties.
The hospital are not sure what treatment to give him, we believe its because they are not used to dealing with prostrate cancer in someone of that age.
Keep your chin up mate and get on with your life, don't let it get you down.
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Post by lesley on May 7, 2012 9:22:58 GMT
That's not good new's Sweetpea, but you have a brilliant out look to life, thing's have changed since my dad died of it 16 yrs ago. Good luck to you hope all works out for you. |
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Post by steve on May 7, 2012 9:32:44 GMT
Had a recent scare with it myself Sweetpea mine turned out to be BPH after several tests but yes nothing wrong with talking about it
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Post by SueA on May 7, 2012 11:04:51 GMT
Sorry to hear that Sweetpea but as you say you've come through a lot worse in the past & are still fighting & I'm sure you'll beat it.
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Post by sweetpea on May 7, 2012 11:23:10 GMT
Thanks for the kind wishes folks. I do just tend to get on with it as there really is no alternative, is there? Funny thing though, once you raise a subject it is surprising how many others have been affected in some way. It was like when I got divorced, all of a sudden virtually every one I knew had been through it too. Mention that you had a burglary and somehow other people have experienced it. I suppose some things are quite common but they just don't get spoken of so much. Wonder if I'll when the lottery and find 2,000 others sharing it  |
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Post by jrae on May 7, 2012 14:41:46 GMT
That's sad to hear but like you said sweetpea you've had cancer twice before and you're still here so I think you're going to get through this one as well. About the lottery  you can count me out when it comes to sharing prize money as we have a different one  |
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Post by Fractal on May 7, 2012 15:31:51 GMT
My dad has had prostate cancer for quite a few years now and has regular blood tests to keep it monitored or to see if there is any change.
He now drinks two cups of red bush (Rooybos) tea a day after I told him recent studies show the benefits of it for prostate cancer. Indications are still good and its still low.
All the best to you and hope it goes well for you.
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Post by derekbrooks on May 7, 2012 21:34:18 GMT
Hope you will be O.K. S.p
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Post by peony on May 8, 2012 7:51:15 GMT
I'm sorry to hear your news SP, hope all goes well for you |
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Post by steve on May 8, 2012 11:34:41 GMT
My dad has had prostate cancer for quite a few years now and has regular blood tests to keep it monitored or to see if there is any change. He now drinks two cups of red bush (Rooybos) tea a day after I told him recent studies show the benefits of it for prostate cancer. Indications are still good and its still low. All the best to you and hope it goes well for you. Have a Google of 'Saw palmetto' too Steve, not least as it comes from a plant like we both admire |
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Post by Fractal on May 9, 2012 21:17:30 GMT
My dad has had prostate cancer for quite a few years now and has regular blood tests to keep it monitored or to see if there is any change. He now drinks two cups of red bush (Rooybos) tea a day after I told him recent studies show the benefits of it for prostate cancer. Indications are still good and its still low. All the best to you and hope it goes well for you. Have a Google of 'Saw palmetto' too Steve, not least as it comes from a plant like we both admire Cheers Steve, will have a look now. |
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Post by seaburn on May 10, 2012 21:28:10 GMT
well you are right about talking about it being a good thing. I hope treatment is kind to you and you get the upper hand on this one too. all the best.
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you can count me out when it comes to sharing prize money as we have a different one 
