... 1,411 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Thought I would update all on my prostate cancer,seems despite the removal of my prostate cancer psa still rising looking like cancer cells remain ,I was asked yesterday if I wanted to go on a joint radiotherapy/hormone therapy treatment alternative just radiotherapy got till Christmas to decide. The reason I am revealing my ailment is that now knowing how prostate problems affect so many men usually 50 upwards it is vital to have checks and be monitored ,and to know support from other nostalgians is there and I have found it useful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Chills I have sent you a pm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Above should read chulla. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OLDACE 196 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Sorry to hear that your PSA has risen Andy, I wish you well. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,121 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Sorry to hear that news Andy.. God willing you're on the mend asap! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I hope this is just a blip and you'll soon be back on track, Andy. Despite having your problems you still manage to keep a lot of us laughing every day. I wish you well, my friend. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Thanks for your kind words and thank you to the people who have given me the wisdom of their experience,they know who they are,will need to decide soon which path to take,I don't know if there is a right one. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Going to have radiotherapy only,decided against hormone,get my tattoo on friday,this is where they mark the area for the radiotherapy,mates on here told me about this earlier so it was not a shock,thank you to them, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 What tattoo have you chosen then Andy? An eagle in flight ...... A scantily clad lady ....... I LOVE ELVIS ....... Weird Chinese symbols? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Basfordred for king !!!! That's FOR KING by the way. LOL 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Mudgie49 hasn't posted since Oct 4, hope he's doing O.K. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I've got his telephone number, I'll give him a call. I've spoken to him since then though. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Just had a chat with Mudgie and he's OK and will post soon, when he's finished watching a Premiership football match on US telly!! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Well done Lizzie . Your organisational skills come to the fore yet again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,121 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Glad to hear Mudgie is doing okay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 katyjay and LizzieM's Neighbourhood Watch experience is proving beneficial. Seriously though, it's great how certain Nottstalgia members all look out for each other. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Haven't read this thread for a while so was not aware of your trials Andy. I hope that your choice of treatment is successful and you are soon free of this illness. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I appreciate that dave ,thamk you.and I trust your health is good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OLDACE 196 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I've been told that I need a double by-pass op, has anyone here had this operation, any info would be appreciated. I've had the angiograph, that wasn't too bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I am sorry to hear that oldace,I really hope things work out for you mate,if its any concilation to you mate people I know that have had them have done fine,but I hope there is people on here that can put your mind at rest,they have with me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 OLDACE, My two brothers in law have had this Operation. The one had a Quadruple Bypass. He is 72, a Builder and no intention of giving up work. He goes to the Gym twice a week and walks his dogs every day. He really is the fittest of us all. The 2nd one had a Triple Bypass and though he doesn't follow the same fitness plan as the other, he enjoys 2/3 Pints Beer a day ( More if he fancies it). Just small changes here and there. Both of them have nothing but praise for what the operation has given back to them. I hope some one on here can give you more first hand info about the Op. Best Wishes Miduck. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,121 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Sorry to hear you need a double bypass Oldace. Hope everything gets better for you asap! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OLDACE 196 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Thanks Andy, Carni and Melissa, I am nervous about this op, much more so than with the prostatectomy, I am trying to concentrate on the postive outcomes and not on the actual operation. Regarding two or three pints a day Carni, I love real ale, but on my last trip to Notts I declined the complimentary booze on the train and ferry and spent a miserable 4 hours in Aberdeen Weatherspoons drinking non alcoholic Beck's Blue, while my wife sampled all the wonderful Scottish ales. BTW The Archibald Simpson on Union Street, Aberdeen is my favourite Weatherspoons in the UK. If anyone is ever in Aberdeen give it a try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Oldace, I'm sorry to read about your problem and I hope things go well for you. If I ever put a post on the same as your's then I'd want a reply the same as carni's (#346). It's just the info you want from someone who's family has had the op and what a big boost it must have been for you. I went for a routine blood pressure and pulse check on Friday and both are perfect. I'm surprised because it was my favourite nurse and my pulse gets out of control.. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Oldace you will manage this op on your head ! My brother had a quadruple bypass 3 - 4 years ago & he is still going strong. Never looked back. I am waiting my self to see if I will have to have surgery (angina), but nowadays by-passes are a piece of P&&S ! You will be fine. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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