Started for Dave G Rand

[The Patrolman]

Here you go Dave:thumb2

 

[firebobby]

Here you go Dave:thumb2

:nenau:nenau

 

[solarman216]

:nenau:nenau ., Rick

 

[rustic]

:nenau:nenau

:nenau:nenau ., 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]

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

 

[don simon]

Random is good.

 

[rustic]

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.
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]

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]

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]

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
from another post

 

[emjaybee]

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]

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.
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

 

[jims-terrano]

Pete, you have such a way with words :lol

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

 

[rustic]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[don simon]

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]

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...

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]

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