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Post by JoeinOz on Jul 6, 2018 12:05:33 GMT
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Post by cooper67 on Jul 6, 2018 12:41:50 GMT
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Post by harryburrows on Jul 6, 2018 15:05:09 GMT
Good luck Elvis , get well asap 🤙
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2018 17:00:31 GMT
Send in Oliver's Army asap.
Good luck Elvis
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Post by supersimonstainrod on Jul 6, 2018 17:40:25 GMT
Radio Radiotherapy...
EC will batter cancer into remission with a deluge of clever puns and wordplay.
When I was a kid he seemed/was an implausibly clever songsmith.
Get well soon.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2018 4:07:29 GMT
He makes specific reference to gentlemen in his statement so it's probably prostate cancer. Good luck with a hopefully successful recovery Elvis !
I've been very vocal about this disease on other threads on here but if any of you gents (particularly the over 50's) don't feel "normal" in your undercarriage or are having problems peeing then go and see your G.P. as soon as possible. There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Both my dad and grandad died from the bloody disease so I go for annual check-ups.
It could save your life !
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Post by Gods on Jul 7, 2018 16:06:27 GMT
Get well Elvis, love this Springsteen / Woody Guthrie Ghost of Tom Joad / Do Re Mi Medley, I have a hat but I don't look as cool as this and his guitar is beautiful!
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Post by maninasuitcase on Jul 7, 2018 22:31:37 GMT
Send in Oliver's Army asap. Good luck Elvis Accidents will happen. Keeping fighting Elvis. |
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Post by partickpotter on Jul 8, 2018 16:00:41 GMT
Well, whatever happens, he got his wish; he didn't die too soon.
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Post by musik on Jul 11, 2018 12:13:22 GMT
I go for annual check-ups. In Sweden, at least at "my" clinic, they don't do check-ups of anything. They only treat already sick people (often by sending them to a specialist). |
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Post by musik on May 23, 2019 18:04:09 GMT
He makes specific reference to gentlemen in his statement so it's probably prostate cancer. Good luck with a hopefully successful recovery Elvis ! I've been very vocal about this disease on other threads on here but if any of you gents (particularly the over 50's) don't feel "normal" in your undercarriage or are having problems peeing then go and see your G.P. as soon as possible. There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Both my dad and grandad died from the bloody disease so I go for annual check-ups. It could save your life ! I had an ultrasonography and biopsy done today, since my PSA tests were too high both in March and May. I haven't got any PSA tests done before. Now the urine and poo is all read. Trying to drink a lot of water tonight to avoid a urine infection again. I also got one pill of antibiotics. For once, no side effects, but it was just one pill this time. The biopsy did hurt a bit, but it was somewhat covered by a lidocain shot. However, the manual examination did actually hurt. But there is no choice really. The doctor asked about relatives, but I don't know if anyone ever have had prostate problems among them, like prostate cancer. Nothing I've heard of. And on my mother's side it's difficult - they immigrated to avoid the Russians (and some died during the war). On my father's side, many died at an early age (<60), for various reasons. |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2019 18:14:12 GMT
He makes specific reference to gentlemen in his statement so it's probably prostate cancer. Good luck with a hopefully successful recovery Elvis ! I've been very vocal about this disease on other threads on here but if any of you gents (particularly the over 50's) don't feel "normal" in your undercarriage or are having problems peeing then go and see your G.P. as soon as possible. There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Both my dad and grandad died from the bloody disease so I go for annual check-ups. It could save your life ! I had an ultrasonography and biopsy done today, since my PSA tests were too high both in March and May. I haven't got any PSA tests done before. Now the urine and poo is all read. Trying to drink a lot of water tonight to avoid a urine infection again. I also got one pill of antibiotics. For once, no side effects, but it was just one pill this time. The biopsy did hurt a bit, but it was somewhat covered by a lidocain shot. However, the manual examination did actually hurt. But there is no choice really. The doctor asked about relatives, but I don't know if anyone ever have had prostate problems among them, like prostate cancer. Nothing I've heard of. And on my mother's side it's difficult - they immigrated to avoid the Russians (and some died during the war). On my father's side, many died at an early age (<60), for various reasons. Hope everything works out well for you Musik  |
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Post by lawrieleslie on May 23, 2019 19:37:48 GMT
He makes specific reference to gentlemen in his statement so it's probably prostate cancer. Good luck with a hopefully successful recovery Elvis ! I've been very vocal about this disease on other threads on here but if any of you gents (particularly the over 50's) don't feel "normal" in your undercarriage or are having problems peeing then go and see your G.P. as soon as possible. There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Both my dad and grandad died from the bloody disease so I go for annual check-ups. It could save your life ! I had an ultrasonography and biopsy done today, since my PSA tests were too high both in March and May. I haven't got any PSA tests done before. Now the urine and poo is all read. Trying to drink a lot of water tonight to avoid a urine infection again. I also got one pill of antibiotics. For once, no side effects, but it was just one pill this time. The biopsy did hurt a bit, but it was somewhat covered by a lidocain shot. However, the manual examination did actually hurt. But there is no choice really. The doctor asked about relatives, but I don't know if anyone ever have had prostate problems among them, like prostate cancer. Nothing I've heard of. And on my mother's side it's difficult - they immigrated to avoid the Russians (and some died during the war). On my father's side, many died at an early age (<60), for various reasons. Good luck and hope all goes well. I had blood in my poo in January and it turned out to be a rare duodenal cancer. Had duodenal resection in March and after a few complications from peritoneal infections I’m now on the mend surgically and ready to start 6 months chemo mid June. |
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Post by musik on May 23, 2019 20:20:29 GMT
I had an ultrasonography and biopsy done today, since my PSA tests were too high both in March and May. I haven't got any PSA tests done before. Now the urine and poo is all read. Trying to drink a lot of water tonight to avoid a urine infection again. I also got one pill of antibiotics. For once, no side effects, but it was just one pill this time. The biopsy did hurt a bit, but it was somewhat covered by a lidocain shot. However, the manual examination did actually hurt. But there is no choice really. The doctor asked about relatives, but I don't know if anyone ever have had prostate problems among them, like prostate cancer. Nothing I've heard of. And on my mother's side it's difficult - they immigrated to avoid the Russians (and some died during the war). On my father's side, many died at an early age (<60), for various reasons. Good luck and hope all goes well. I had blood in my poo in January and it turned out to be a rare duodenal cancer. Had duodenal resection in March and after a few complications from peritoneal infections I’m now on the mend surgically and ready to start 6 months chemo mid June. Thanks and Good luck Lawryleslie! |
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Post by bigjohnritchie on May 23, 2019 20:30:24 GMT
I had an ultrasonography and biopsy done today, since my PSA tests were too high both in March and May. I haven't got any PSA tests done before. Now the urine and poo is all read. Trying to drink a lot of water tonight to avoid a urine infection again. I also got one pill of antibiotics. For once, no side effects, but it was just one pill this time. The biopsy did hurt a bit, but it was somewhat covered by a lidocain shot. However, the manual examination did actually hurt. But there is no choice really. The doctor asked about relatives, but I don't know if anyone ever have had prostate problems among them, like prostate cancer. Nothing I've heard of. And on my mother's side it's difficult - they immigrated to avoid the Russians (and some died during the war). On my father's side, many died at an early age (<60), for various reasons. Good luck and hope all goes well. I had blood in my poo in January and it turned out to be a rare duodenal cancer. Had duodenal resection in March and after a few complications from peritoneal infections I’m now on the mend surgically and ready to start 6 months chemo mid June. Hope it all goes well Lawrie |
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Post by musik on May 24, 2019 13:58:35 GMT
Anyone ever heard of "proton (beam) therapy"?
There are only two hospitals in Scandinavia working with that kind of newer treatment. One of them situated in Uppsala Sweden, pretty close to the capital city Stockholm.
Anyway, so far the clinic has struggled with losses since they have had too few patients. As I understand it, the treatment is tax based. But the far away patients (who doesn't know anyone in Uppsala) stay in the Hotel on the 2-4th floors of the building - paying like £90 per night for 60 days, only breakfast included.
The aim is to concentrate the treatment better, preventing healthy cells to get injured.
Proton (beam) therapy uses protons instead of x-rays.
So far only tumours close to or in the brain have been treated there - but elsewhere, in Denmark, The Netherlands etc - protone therapy is big and used for various types of cancer - stomach, prostate, breasts also.
How about in England?
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Post by mattyd on May 24, 2019 15:09:43 GMT
He makes specific reference to gentlemen in his statement so it's probably prostate cancer. Good luck with a hopefully successful recovery Elvis ! I've been very vocal about this disease on other threads on here but if any of you gents (particularly the over 50's) don't feel "normal" in your undercarriage or are having problems peeing then go and see your G.P. as soon as possible. There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Both my dad and grandad died from the bloody disease so I go for annual check-ups. It could save your life ! I had an ultrasonography and biopsy done today, since my PSA tests were too high both in March and May. I haven't got any PSA tests done before. Now the urine and poo is all read. Trying to drink a lot of water tonight to avoid a urine infection again. I also got one pill of antibiotics. For once, no side effects, but it was just one pill this time. The biopsy did hurt a bit, but it was somewhat covered by a lidocain shot. However, the manual examination did actually hurt. But there is no choice really. The doctor asked about relatives, but I don't know if anyone ever have had prostate problems among them, like prostate cancer. Nothing I've heard of. And on my mother's side it's difficult - they immigrated to avoid the Russians (and some died during the war). On my father's side, many died at an early age (<60), for various reasons. Good luck Musik, you are one of the nicest posters on here, and I'm sure I speak for everyone wishing you well. |
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Post by harryburrows on May 24, 2019 17:11:29 GMT
Anyone ever heard of "proton (beam) therapy"? There are only two hospitals in Scandinavia working with that kind of newer treatment. One of them situated in Uppsala Sweden, pretty close to the capital city Stockholm. Anyway, so far the clinic has struggled with losses since they have had too few patients. As I understand it, the treatment is tax based. But the far away patients (who doesn't know anyone in Uppsala) stay in the Hotel on the 2-4th floors of the building - paying like £90 per night for 60 days, only breakfast included. The aim is to concentrate the treatment better, preventing healthy cells to get injured. Proton (beam) therapy uses protons instead of x-rays. So far only tumours close to or in the brain have been treated there - but elsewhere, in Denmark, The Netherlands etc - protone therapy is big and used for various types of cancer - stomach, prostate, breasts also. How about in England? I think I read recently we have just opened a clinic offering it . I think it was Liverpool . The reason I noticed was a friend raised £250 K to send his 10 year old son to America to treat his brain cancer . It gave him some remission but he sadly died last summer |
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Post by felonious on May 24, 2019 19:50:39 GMT
I had an ultrasonography and biopsy done today, since my PSA tests were too high both in March and May. I haven't got any PSA tests done before. Now the urine and poo is all read. Trying to drink a lot of water tonight to avoid a urine infection again. I also got one pill of antibiotics. For once, no side effects, but it was just one pill this time. The biopsy did hurt a bit, but it was somewhat covered by a lidocain shot. However, the manual examination did actually hurt. But there is no choice really. The doctor asked about relatives, but I don't know if anyone ever have had prostate problems among them, like prostate cancer. Nothing I've heard of. And on my mother's side it's difficult - they immigrated to avoid the Russians (and some died during the war). On my father's side, many died at an early age (<60), for various reasons. Good luck and hope all goes well. I had blood in my poo in January and it turned out to be a rare duodenal cancer. Had duodenal resection in March and after a few complications from peritoneal infections I’m now on the mend surgically and ready to start 6 months chemo mid June. All the best Lawrie. Was this picked up through the doctor's surgery check ups that they push for men of a certain age? |
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2019 20:00:09 GMT
I had an ultrasonography and biopsy done today, since my PSA tests were too high both in March and May. I haven't got any PSA tests done before. Now the urine and poo is all read. Trying to drink a lot of water tonight to avoid a urine infection again. I also got one pill of antibiotics. For once, no side effects, but it was just one pill this time. The biopsy did hurt a bit, but it was somewhat covered by a lidocain shot. However, the manual examination did actually hurt. But there is no choice really. The doctor asked about relatives, but I don't know if anyone ever have had prostate problems among them, like prostate cancer. Nothing I've heard of. And on my mother's side it's difficult - they immigrated to avoid the Russians (and some died during the war). On my father's side, many died at an early age (<60), for various reasons. Good luck and hope all goes well. I had blood in my poo in January and it turned out to be a rare duodenal cancer. Had duodenal resection in March and after a few complications from peritoneal infections I’m now on the mend surgically and ready to start 6 months chemo mid June. All the best Lawrie ! Hope the chemo is not too bad. |
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Post by lawrieleslie on May 25, 2019 4:46:24 GMT
Good luck and hope all goes well. I had blood in my poo in January and it turned out to be a rare duodenal cancer. Had duodenal resection in March and after a few complications from peritoneal infections I’m now on the mend surgically and ready to start 6 months chemo mid June. All the best Lawrie. Was this picked up through the doctor's surgery check ups that they push for men of a certain age? No I was very lucky as duodenal cancer is rare and not part of regular check ups like prostrate etc......had a hip replacement in early January and, as a result of the anti clotting drugs I was taking after the op, I started to feel unwell and had bloody stools. I was whisked into Derriford Hospital for tests which revealed duodenal cancer. After more scans, and blood tests to see the extent I was operated on March 22nd to remove lower section of duodenum and re-plumb the pipework . |
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Post by felonious on May 25, 2019 6:32:13 GMT
All the best Lawrie. Was this picked up through the doctor's surgery check ups that they push for men of a certain age? No I was very lucky as duodenal cancer is rare and not part of regular check ups like prostrate etc......had a hip replacement in early January and, as a result of the anti clotting drugs I was taking after the op, I started to feel unwell and had bloody stools. I was whisked into Derriford Hospital for tests which revealed duodenal cancer. After more scans, and blood tests to see the extent I was operated on March 22nd to remove lower section of duodenum and re-plumb the pipework . That is lucky Lawrie, glad it's all working out although not part of the original plan. I was referring to the stool samples for bowel cancer checks for men over 60. I ignored mine because it looked like a right faff but on a visit to my doctor last year to get a scan organised for a self inflicted running knee injury he immediately asked why I'd not taken up his kind offer to poo in his nice shiny bags 
Within the prescribed three days the deed was done and the results came back negative fairly quickly.
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Post by lawrieleslie on May 25, 2019 8:06:44 GMT
No I was very lucky as duodenal cancer is rare and not part of regular check ups like prostrate etc......had a hip replacement in early January and, as a result of the anti clotting drugs I was taking after the op, I started to feel unwell and had bloody stools. I was whisked into Derriford Hospital for tests which revealed duodenal cancer. After more scans, and blood tests to see the extent I was operated on March 22nd to remove lower section of duodenum and re-plumb the pipework . That is lucky Lawrie, glad it's all working out although not part of the original plan. I was referring to the stool samples for bowel cancer checks for men over 60. I ignored mine because it looked like a right faff but on a visit to my doctor last year to get a scan organised for a self inflicted running knee injury he immediately asked why I'd not taken up his kind offer to poo in his nice shiny bags
Within the prescribed three days the deed was done and the results came back negative fairly quickly.
That’s good that you are doing the regular bowel check. My last one was a year ago and came back negative. |
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Post by musik on May 25, 2019 10:03:23 GMT
I'm a bit surprised about the testing procedure. What were your bowel complaints you had before the test?
At my health center they don't do ANY tests, as long as they aren't pretty suspicious you have a certain disease.
Not even a simple blood test.
"We can't give people a test as soon as they want, just to see IF ... We would have been ruined."
But they do send you VERY quickly to a specialist. They call several and get you to the one w the shortest queue. I have no remarks there.
But each time it's the same: every time the specialist asks for blood values, blood pressure, urine tests etc.
And each time I have no idea.
So someone they take the tests instead, and sometimes they can't wait for results, skip it also and hope for the best.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2019 11:37:58 GMT
I'm a bit surprised about the testing procedure. What were your bowel complaints you had before the test? At my health center they don't do ANY tests, as long as they aren't pretty suspicious you have a certain disease. Not even a simple blood test. "We can't give people a test as soon as they want, just to see IF ... We would have been ruined." But they do send you VERY quickly to a specialist. They call several and get you to the one w the shortest queue. I have no remarks there. But each time it's the same: every time the specialist asks for blood values, blood pressure, urine tests etc. And each time I have no idea. So someone they take the tests instead, and sometimes they can't wait for results, skip it also and hope for the best. In England (not sure about the rest of the U.K.) if you're 60 to 74, you'll automatically be invited to do a home testing kit every 2 years by the NHS. if you're 75 or over, you can ask for a home testing kit every 2 years by calling the free bowel cancer screening helpline. |
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Post by chuffedstokie on May 25, 2019 18:39:09 GMT
Good luck and hope all goes well. I had blood in my poo in January and it turned out to be a rare duodenal cancer. Had duodenal resection in March and after a few complications from peritoneal infections I’m now on the mend surgically and ready to start 6 months chemo mid June. Hope it all goes well Lawrie Ditto that. Get well soon. |
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Post by harryburrows on May 26, 2019 6:05:47 GMT
All the best Lawrie. Was this picked up through the doctor's surgery check ups that they push for men of a certain age? No I was very lucky as duodenal cancer is rare and not part of regular check ups like prostrate etc......had a hip replacement in early January and, as a result of the anti clotting drugs I was taking after the op, I started to feel unwell and had bloody stools. I was whisked into Derriford Hospital for tests which revealed duodenal cancer. After more scans, and blood tests to see the extent I was operated on March 22nd to remove lower section of duodenum and re-plumb the pipework . Best of luck with your treatment lawrie , I guess plenty of us are in the war zone as well now |
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Post by lawrieleslie on May 26, 2019 6:56:21 GMT
No I was very lucky as duodenal cancer is rare and not part of regular check ups like prostrate etc......had a hip replacement in early January and, as a result of the anti clotting drugs I was taking after the op, I started to feel unwell and had bloody stools. I was whisked into Derriford Hospital for tests which revealed duodenal cancer. After more scans, and blood tests to see the extent I was operated on March 22nd to remove lower section of duodenum and re-plumb the pipework . Best of luck with your treatment lawrie , I guess plenty of us are in the war zone as well now Thanks Harry.....You just don’t know what’s round the corner. It’s very quickly taught me to live for today and do whatever you want! Signed: Lawrie Plymouth Charles Cross Police Cells |
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Post by harryburrows on May 26, 2019 7:32:21 GMT
Best of luck with your treatment lawrie , I guess plenty of us are in the war zone as well now Thanks Harry.....You just don’t know what’s round the corner. It’s very quickly taught me to live for today and do whatever you want! Signed: Lawrie Plymouth Charles Cross Police Cells Heh heh , Working your way through your bucket list I see |
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Post by harryburrows on May 26, 2019 7:42:44 GMT
Best of luck with your treatment lawrie , I guess plenty of us are in the war zone as well now Thanks Harry.....You just don’t know what’s round the corner. It’s very quickly taught me to live for today and do whatever you want! Signed: Lawrie Plymouth Charles Cross Police Cells I've been waiting for your wise council on the hedge trimmer thread 😉 |
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