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The Patrolman

12-09-2015, 11:47

Here you go Dave:thumb2

firebobby

12-09-2015, 20:13

Here you go Dave:thumb2

:nenau:nenau:confused::confused:

solarman216

12-09-2015, 20:22

:nenau:nenau .:confused:, Rick

rustic

12-09-2015, 20:25

:nenau:nenau:confused::confused:

:nenau:nenau .:confused:, Rick

I think Patrolman set up this blank post for Dave to start a topic, I hope that Dave can work out how to start a new thread of his own.

Rustic

solarman216

12-09-2015, 20:29

glad to see you are still on the ball Rustic, well done, Rick

don simon

12-09-2015, 20:34

Random is good.

rustic

12-09-2015, 21:25

glad to see you are still on the ball Rustic, well done, Rick

As you know, I have been on the morphine for a few weeks, and I have not been posting very much, however over the last few days, at my choice, I have weened myself of it so I am a bit more with it... I am on different pain killers, milder and less often, but I have my first meeting with the oncologist on Monday, following my recent CT scan, to see how far the cancer has spread.
Not looking forward to that.:eek:
It's only fair to mention to those who are unaware, but I have recently been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, which has spread to lower organs and lymph glands and possibly the bones, the CT scan will show where else the cancer has spread to.
I have had hormone treatment which is supposed to shrink the cancer, and slow the progress.

Only 9 months ago I was tested for PSA, the levels were low, even though my prostate was checked and shown as enlarged... so all this has happened very quickly. I couldn't have done more...:nenau
So guys, if you are getting up a lot at night, and have urgency, and sometimes dribble, or can't start easily... Get your self checked out...
It is not a condition that you must accept as you get older.
Prostates do enlarge, most are benign, some are slow cancerous ones, and the GPs tend to just monitor the condition... So be persistant... I thought I was...:doh:doh:doh:doh

Rustic

solarman216

12-09-2015, 21:48

good advice there mate, glade you are taking charge of your life, and looking at alternative pain killers, well done, I am not going to ask what they are on here, on a good note my winch girl Sarah was discharged from hospital yesterday, and we reunited her with her dog today, she has a way to go but getting there,......sorry patrolman for bushwhacking this thread but think Rustic more important, Rick

jims-terrano

12-09-2015, 21:51

Rustic, we are all going to keep our fingers crossed for you I'm sure. We are all here for you and of course terranical too.

All the best guys

The Patrolman

12-09-2015, 22:43

I think Patrolman set up this blank post for Dave to start a topic, I hope that Dave can work out how to start a new thread of his own.

Rustic

Yep:thumb2
looked like he need a start:D
from another post:rolleyes:

emjaybee

12-09-2015, 22:52

Hang on in there Rustic, I can't face being alone in here with the Hammerite Hooligans and Chunky Tyre Chimps!!!!

:sly

We're all rootin' for ya !!!

:thumb2

makeitfit

12-09-2015, 23:01

As you know, I have been on the morphine for a few weeks, and I have not been posting very much, however over the last few days, at my choice, I have weened myself of it so I am a bit more with it... I am on different pain killers, milder and less often, but I have my first meeting with the oncologist on Monday, following my recent CT scan, to see how far the cancer has spread.
Not looking forward to that.:eek:
It's only fair to mention to those who are unaware, but I have recently been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, which has spread to lower organs and lymph glands and possibly the bones, the CT scan will show where else the cancer has spread to.
I have had hormone treatment which is supposed to shrink the cancer, and slow the progress.

Only 9 months ago I was tested for PSA, the levels were low, even though my prostate was checked and shown as enlarged... so all this has happened very quickly. I couldn't have done more...:nenau
So guys, if you are getting up a lot at night, and have urgency, and sometimes dribble, or can't start easily... Get your self checked out...
It is not a condition that you must accept as you get older.
Prostates do enlarge, most are benign, some are slow cancerous ones, and the GPs tend to just monitor the condition... So be persistant... I thought I was...:doh:doh:doh:doh

Rustic
Rustic, mate, I'm devastated for you . I've been really busy of late and not on here much and consequently totally unaware of your state. Bugger !!
I can only suggest PMA and apply joie de vie as long as you bloody well can.
I had the old finger of fudge test earlier this year. I too was told I have an enlarge prostate but levels are normal :nenau
I'll be knocking at Dr Do-little's door again on Monday .
Stay well, live long :cool:

jims-terrano

12-09-2015, 23:46

Pete, you have such a way with words :lol

Hell of a lot of support on here isn't there.

rustic

13-09-2015, 07:27

You are all a brilliant group of people on here, there are things in life that you need to discuss personal things with, sometimes family is just too close, if you know what I mean.
Close friends are important, and that's what you all are.
Thank you for the support, from a personal point of view, that is very important at this time.
I am a fighter, my wife is brilliant and very supportive.

If my recent post just makes a few of you guys take stock of your own health and get yourselves checked out NOW, then I think the effort has been worth it.
I didn't particularly want to burden the forum with my problem, as only a few knew what was happening, but if I can stop this happening to others...

Thanks all of you again for your support.:thumb2
Very best regards,
Richard (Uncle Rustic) ..

johnb5177

13-09-2015, 09:24

Rustic,
Friends are never really a burden, they should be able to tell us the things we may sometimes choose to ignore (at our peril!).
So, be strong, be supported by your mates everywhere, be loved by your family........and damnwell keep going......we all need you.......:thumb2

clivvy

13-09-2015, 09:53

got to wish you all the best of everything Rustic.

My OHs father has advanced prostate cancer, diagnosed 6 years ago and if it helps you in anyway - he has done really well. PSA was low, back then, now its a little higher and cancer did spread to his leg bone which has since been pinned and treated and he is walking again with a crutch but still walking, driving and laughing.

Treatment and medication has been really good, though they do change the meds as they go along to get the right one - currently hes changed again due to the leg but that seems ok.

Stay positive as best you can and ive everything crossed for you.

briggie

13-09-2015, 09:54

don simon

13-09-2015, 10:00

So guys, if you are getting up a lot at night, and have urgency, and sometimes dribble, or can't start easily... Get your self checked out...
It is not a condition that you must accept as you get older............

had this for quite a while now , I just assumed it was old age ( im 60 ) .... but will go to the docs asap ...... cheers mate :thumb2

Enough of the doctor avoiding, stiff upper lip, macho bullcrap! Get yourselves to the doctor, ask them to do their stuff.
Big respect to Rustic and others for having the courage to talk openly. :thumb2

rustic

13-09-2015, 11:15

Enough of the doctor avoiding, stiff upper lip, macho bullcrap! Get yourselves to the doctor, ask them to do their stuff.
Big respect to Rustic and others for having the courage to talk openly. :thumb2

Young men rarely talk about it, men in their 50's just accept it, the prostate does enlarge over time, most are benign, some are cancerous and are just monitored over years to see how the cancer is progressing. A wait and see strategy by the doctor...:eek:

What is expected with the slow growing cancerous growths, that most people will die of something else before the slow growing cancer becomes a serious problem, and then needs treatment.

Then there are those aggressive ones, that take over the prostate and surrounding tissue... even though PSA levels were considered normal.

I wanted to pass on the message to like minded people, that looking after your Terrano is one thing, but turning your back on your own health can be fatal...
I have always spread the safety word when working on our vehicles, jacks, axle stands etc, and I'm sure more people are thinking about this and taking precautions, so do the same with your own health.

During my career, I have always made a difference...
In retirement, I still intend to make a difference too.

:thumb2
Rustic

elty001

13-09-2015, 12:25

I'm only 43 and had all the tests a couple of years ago, got the all clear but it's always in the back of my mind.
Keep fighting rustic :thumb2

David G Rand

13-09-2015, 15:28

Here you go Dave:thumb2

Hi Patrolman,

Many thanks for your help, but I just cannot fathom this site out (I'm not too bright and age is against me), but I've just bought a 1995 2.7 diesel Maverick with 60,000 miles on the clock, and was wondering if the Maverick is normally a sloppy ride - mine is excessively so.
I'm based in Norfolk and any hints on local suppliers of used parts would be useful to me and I'd appreciate any tips on dealing with underbody rust.
I find the MPG (36mpg) is better than my last car (Peugeot 406), the engine is might pokey, but at 24mph per 1000 revs, it feels undergeared.
Any information on how to keep my Maverick on the road will be gratefully recieved.
I'm assuming that I've posted this in the correct place and that it will appear on the forum - Thank you Patrolman.

bry

13-09-2015, 15:29

So sorry to hear of this Rustic.I do hope that your medication helps.And as you know more treatments are becoming available all of the time.Try to stay strong,thoughts go to you and your family.

David G Rand

13-09-2015, 15:49

I hope I've posted this in correct place.

A few minutes ago I posted a message of thanks to Patrolman, along with a few comments about my Maverick and clicked the "submit" button, but I cannot find it anywhere on this site!

I've a feeling that this site was designed by a drunken MENSA member in a fit of anger.

I'm about to post this message and if it doesn't appear on this Forum I shall be disappointed but not surprised.

Once again; many thanks for your efforts, Patrolman.

don simon

13-09-2015, 16:10

emjaybee

13-09-2015, 16:26

I can see it from here!

:thumb2

firebobby

13-09-2015, 16:26

Rustic, good to hear your OK and fighting the Barsteward disease and feel able to post about it on here now. Some times it's good to get things off your chest, I'm going for the test too, just to be on the safe side.
You are our Mr health and safety on here, so as you say, if it makes others think about it and go for a check, it could save others.

All the best mate, :thumb2

Daemo

02-10-2015, 21:47

Another shocking disease to look out for and can strike anyone is testicular cancer, my brother in law had it at the age of 22 yes 22 I was shocked, it had caused a growth close to his heart and the only reason it was spotted was becouse he couldn't catch his breath. It has been removed and left him not being able to have kids and also the worry of will it come back.....

Go for a health check and get anything checked, I went for mine 2weeks ago, I go every year since the age of 40 now 46....life is the most awesome gift you will ever receive so look after it and use all resources available to maintain it. It doesn't matter if you have to lose an hours pay at the most inconvenient time during the middle of the week, just get it done... Trust me when you have had a serious health scare it is frightening, it completely changes your outlook on life, it makes you realise that bull$£?t things you once worried about really ain't worth the worry. Make every minute count and try to look at everything with a glass half full attitude..

Good luck with your treatment mate, I really hope it all goes well for you.

Oh Fordy

10-10-2015, 15:35

Will be thinking of you Rustic, good luck mate.

John B

10-10-2015, 16:22

Hi rustic chin up butty stay strong and thinking of you.

rustic

10-10-2015, 16:23

Will be thinking of you Rustic, good luck mate.

Thanks, I have a catheter at the moment, so I am getting out more, we have stopped away from home a few times too. The hormone treatment and the trial hormones are like a sledge hammer, to shrink the cancer, and slow it down. As I sit here, I am in no pain, and only have a couple of Codeine at night, and I am able to sleep for many hours. We are hoping in late November, when they take the catheter out, I might have better control without the urgency, and my wrecked bladder will start to operate as near normal as possible. If not... back to the catheter
The trial means more blood tests, and regular visits to the oncologist, but it is expected that it could extend my life... so worth a try.:thumb2
Thanks again for the concern.
Rustic

solarman216

10-10-2015, 19:46

Just shows what you can do mate, stick in there, Rick & Maggs

rustic

10-10-2015, 20:00

Thanks Rick and Maggs, I have bad days, emotional days, why me, more especially when we try to plan things, things we can't do at the moment, I suppose we are cash rich at the moment, bringing forward some money we would have used later on.
If I do survive to 66 (60 now) I will get a boost with the goverment pension, my wife is well catered for, and if things hit the fan, there is always the house, which we could down size, and still be comfortable later on if needed. The garden on this one is too big for us now.
So the main thing at the moment is to ensure we maintain the collateral of the house, so painting, replacing misted panels, looking after the garden, clearing the loft are essential jobs.
Also keeps our minds active.
The guys on this forum have been so supportive, and I have spoken to you guys more than my other friends, they don't know what to say. My wife has now started to invite our friends down, so I hope things will change.
With greated regards,
Richard ( Rustic) and wife Roz

solarman216

10-10-2015, 20:51

So the main thing at the moment is to ensure we maintain the collateral of the house, so painting, replacing misted panels, looking after the garden, clearing the loft are essential jobs.
Also keeps our minds active.
The guys on this forum have been so supportive, and I have spoken to you guys more than my other friends, they don't know what to say. My wife has now started to invite our friends down, so I hope things will change.,
Richard ( Rustic) and wife Roz

the house will be what it is, you cannot think ahead for whoever purchases it, so please do not waste your efforts on this, as for local friends if they do not know what to say then they are not what I would call good friends, at the end of the day we gain very few really good friends if any to be honest, Rick

rustic

10-10-2015, 20:56

the house will be what it is, you cannot think ahead for whoever purchases it, so please do not waste your efforts on this, as for local friends if they do not know what to say then they are not what I would call good friends, at the end of the day we gain very few really good friends if any to be honest, Rick

My greatest friend is sat next to me...
Rustic

solarman216

10-10-2015, 21:36

True mate, be strong together, Rick