"Living" with prostate cancer.

[johnb5177]

+1......

[solarman216]

Hold your head high Rustic, and keep up the fight, Rick

[makeitfit]

Cancer stinks don't it
All the best Rustic, I'm peddling for you boss
I sincerely hope you make it home for your Crimbo gathering.
Pete

[rustic]

Well this is me....
Two weeks ago I was admitted to the MacMillan Ward in Derby Hospital, I did not know what day it was. Two weeks of complete confusion. Apparantly I had a fall against a sink in the bathroom here in one of the wards, and completely shattered it with my head. They have never seen anything like it. Not a mark on my head, but the basin was toast. They did a scan and found no immediate damage to me.
So here I stay on a bed with out being able to move without a carer supervising me.
Partially paralysed which might be down in part to spinal cord compression.

I have also changed medication, and it is hoped that I might be in a position that I might be able to stand up. Walking or moving at this stage is not an option, My bodily functions are in the hands of the carers. In 62 years never had to ask or take care of my functions before, but to be fair, .... I have not crossed that barrier before.

I am hoping to make it home for Christmas, my son wife and grandaughter are hoping to be home from Bahrain for Christmas. My daughter and husband and grandson too.

Things are not that great, prognosis is actually unknown, but I have so many little project jobs that would like to do.

I will try to keep you informed as time goes on.

With the greatest of respect, I thank all the members who made it to the Uncle Rustic Road trip. It was great meeting you all.
Uncle Rustic

[jims-terrano]

We are all thinking of you Rustic and fingers crossed you will see your family at Christmas and beyond. Let the new meds kick in for you.

As for the road trip it was a pleasure and so nice to meet both yourself and Roz. Plus you brought alcohol which is always good but even better to sit down and have a natter with friends.

[solarman216]

Hang in there Richard, continue to think positive, you know you can do it, you need to be home for Xmas, thinking of you and yours, regards Rick & Maggs

[Oh Fordy]

Infrequent visitor to this site and just found this thread. I just had to read every word from start to finish.
Not very good with words but what a strong and courageous man you are Rustic.

[don simon]

Originally Posted by Oh Fordy

Infrequent visitor to this site and just found this thread. I just had to read every word from start to finish.
Not very good with words but what a strong and courageous man you are Rustic.

Strong enough to break the sodding basin!
It'll be good to have the family around at Christmas, so have a good 'un Uncle Rustic (and family).

[Bat21]

Richard, I have to shamefully admit I have only just caught up with this thread.

Keep us all updated and before you know it you will be home for Christmas.

Stay positive and never underestimate the power of the mind. You CAN beat this if you stay focused..... you're doing a fantastic job so far.

x

PS just noticed there are only 3 days between when you and I joined this site, just over 10 years ago now.

[johnb5177]

Rustic, you're the man.......stay strong, be loved.......we are all behind you mate.....

[makeitfit]

Originally Posted by Bat21

Richard, I have to shamefully admit I have only just caught up with this thread.

Keep us all updated and before you know it you will be home for Christmas.

Stay positive and never underestimate the power of the mind. You CAN beat this if you stay focused..... you're doing a fantastic job so far.

x

PS just noticed there are only 3 days between when you and I joined this site, just over 10 years ago now.

Hey now then, how about a club donation to my Movember 1000 mile bike challenge.
https://mobro.co/marinerstaches?mc=1

[jims-terrano]

Hi guy’s I nipped in to see Rustic yesterday whilst on my way to the meet.

Unfortunately after a few good days Rustic wasn’t very well yesterday. I won’t go into details though. That said I spoke to uncle and he sends regards to everyone and he described this club as very supportive. He soon got tired so I didn’t stay long but managed to pass on a few messages to him which he appreciated guys.

Rustics family are expecting a grandchild very shortly which has given Rustic something to focus on.

I had a chat with Roz and told her that if we can do anything at all for the, to just ask and I’m sure we as a club will be there for them.

I’m not going to say anymore and I dearly hope Rustic can update this thread himself.

All I can say is our thoughts are with you Uncle and you have our respect friend.

[Lazy-Ferret]

Thanks for the update Jim, it would be nice to hear from him again, although I can understand that this thread may be too painful.

[Thomas61]

Thank you for the update Jim, and absolutely yes, as a member of this fine club if there was anything I could do for Rustic or his family I would be more than happy to do so.

[macabethiel]

So sad to hear about Uncle Rustic it's giving me a glimpse as to what I can expect with my Father-in-Law who has had been treated for Prostate Cancer for the last 4 years.

He is 86 this year but due to a bad reaction to his new Palliative Chemotherapy that started in January 2018 they are no longer offering this treatment.

He now has great difficulty in just standing up his situation does not look good. At present my wife and her brother are doing the caring but soon he will need home help that at present he is refusing.

Makes me count my blessings my thoughts are with Rustic, Roz and his family at this difficult time.