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    Frank Rothwell

    in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum

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    I would second that @Pidge I just don't want any man to go through what I have been through - yes i am on a curative treatment plan and thanks to the NHS and MacMillan Cancer Support I am in a great place.

     

    As I said above I volunteer for MacMillan's on "MacMillan Online Community" on the Prostate Cancer forum - yes we talk about Prostate Cancer - we also talk about football - but you can join us there and ask any questions you want - we talk about issues you may not want to talk about with you wife or your partner or your mates in the pub. 

     

    Search for the Macmillan Online Community and once there The Prostate Cancer Forum

    if you need to speak to me - my user name is "Millibob"

     

    You can also PM me on here if you are worried or just want a chat about it.

     

    Get tested lads - it's a simple blood test at the GP's and if you are 50 or over your G P can't refuse you a PSA test. It's better to find out NOW than later.

     

    Best wishes - Brian.

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    Frank Rothwell

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    43 minutes ago, Boyyou said:

    Been there, done that Millibob. And you're right about positive attitude. It certainly helped me through it and you will be  pleased to know it gets better. After finishing the hormones and radiotherapy I've reversed the weight gain, lost the man boobs, feel good with annual PSA down to 0.02 and have been signed off by the specialists.

    Probably owe my life to Bill Turnbull and Stephen Fry for highlighting the issue - and a nagging wife for not letting me ignore symptoms.

    Best of luck for your recovery.

     

    Yes, I forgot the weight gain - but that's managed now - Well done for staying the course, I am a full 3 years due to high PSA and being a Gleason 9 but yes - Attitude - you do need it.

     

    I say again lads - get checked - to lose your dignity is better than losing your life.

     

    Best wishes Boyyou - Regards - Brian.

    Frank Rothwell

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    26 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said:

     

    Good grief that sounds tough.

     

    Best of luck to you in your recovery.

     

    Cheers Glossop - To be honest it's not too bad if you can keep a positive attitude - there's no pain (apart from the biopsy) and it's better than the alternative as the treatment is being given as "curative" so happy days.

     

    Best wishes - Brian.

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    Frank Rothwell

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    On 11/30/2023 at 2:22 PM, Pidge said:

    I’m just collecting for Prostate Cancer Uk, I’d be very pleased with that donation!

     

    I am very pleased with Paddy Power who are donating £1000 for ever 180 scored at the darts World Championship to Prostate Cancer Uk.

     

    An amazing donation.

     

    Best wishes and well done to both Pidge and Paddy Power.

     

    Brian

    Frank Rothwell

    in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum

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    4 hours ago, Worcester Owl said:

    100% agree with this. I had my prostate whipped out in June after being diagnosed in January. I was lucky - they caught it early and a few months on I’m pretty well back to normal. I didn’t have any symptoms other than a PSA that was creeping upwards, though not particularly high. First few days after the op were a bit challenging but the NHS has been fantastic. So yes, get checked asap after you hit 50 and don’t take no for an answer (some GP surgeries are reluctant to do PSA tests at that age but it’s your right).

     

    You are very lucky boy - It was thought my cancer had left the gland with a PSA of 182 on diagnosis - I am on one of the other treatment paths - Hormone Therapy and Radio Therapy. Prostate Cancer lives on Testosterone so if you have no Testosterone it can't feed and gets killed off - hence the hormone therapy (there are side effects - hot flushes, you grow a pair, erectile dysfunction, you can cry for England etc) and then 20 blasts on the "sunbed" to kill the bastards off properly. I am 23 months into my 36 months of Hormone Therapy.

     

    My thanks go to the Royal Oldham and North Manchester General Hospitals and The Christy at Oldham - I agree the NHS has been fantastic, so has MacMillan Cancer Support. (So much so that I am now a Prostate Cancer volunteer with MacMillan's online Community!!).

     

    Lads - Get tested and if there are ANY issues with the waterworks - do something about it!!!!!!

     

    Best wishes - Brian

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    MATCH: Boreham Wood (H) 02/12/23

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    On 12/1/2023 at 12:13 PM, Millibob said:

    I am sat in the Republic of Royton looking out of my window at my frozen lawn.

     

    I haven't had my frost covers on but judging by the Polar Bears and Penguins walking about and the fact the dog won't go out to do his sniffing around and it's still -2 (it was -5 last night) I can't see it being on.

     

    Please note I have been wrong before. (PaddyPower will confirm this!).

     

    Best wishes - Brian.

     

    Just sometimes I an right.  What a shambles though - I only live in Royton but even I was getting ready to set off.

    Whatever happened to "common sense"? 

    Someone needs their bumps feeling!!

     

    Best wishes - Brian.

    MATCH: Boreham Wood (H) 02/12/23

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    I am sat in the Republic of Royton looking out of my window at my frozen lawn.

     

    I haven't had my frost covers on but judging by the Polar Bears and Penguins walking about and the fact the dog won't go out to do his sniffing around and it's still -2 (it was -5 last night) I can't see it being on.

     

    Please note I have been wrong before. (PaddyPower will confirm this!).

     

    Best wishes - Brian.

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    10 hours ago, mcfluff1985 said:

    Is @Wardie a bellwhiff?

     

    Yes

    No

     

     

     

     

     

     

    I would just like to thank you for the post.  At 67 years of age I have just had to use Mr Google to fathom out just what @Wardie

    is!

     

    Having read the answer and almost depositing my bacon sandwich on the floor (complete with HP Sauce). I have now recovered having drank my coffee.

     

    I would just like to thank you all for enabling me to discover the "Urban Dictionary" (I have also discovered what a "pissboil" is!).

     

    OWTB is so educational - I must pay some money in later today to continue my education! :OASISscarf:

     

    You lot are so kind - Thank you - Brian 😎

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    Thank you from my wife

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    17 minutes ago, Monty Burns said:

    lve got friends who drive metrolink who have told me l wouldnt be able to do the job bc you are forbidden from leaving the cab to intervene when some scrote is stabbing an old lady for sumat to do.

    l get inordinately angry at stuff which doesnt affect me. because it affects me 🙄

     

    You aren't wrong Monty - They should bring bus conductors back too!

    The bus drivers aren't allowed to leave their cabs to sort out the low life who can't be sociable!

     

    It's not only at night - some school children have no idea just how loud and rude they are!

     

    A few days back I had to sort some low life out on the bus and I am 67!!  Yes I know it's free for me but I like it to be safe!!

     

    Rant over - I hope it's quiet on my 409 to the stadium of wet dreams tonight!!

     

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    Where will we finish this season?

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    10 hours ago, Monty Burns said:

    dont worry about it after yeovil l said we need 1-2 CB's, a RB, two midfielders and a striker. lve also predicted a global financial crash, a national housing crash and at least three wars. l make money overall against the bookie, l only work about four months per year on avaerage and l live in a posh little village. despite dropping out of school at 14, inheriting zero birth lottery finacial winnings but the genetic 'gifts' of Prosopagnasia and Aspergers. oh and having the photogenacy of a 15 year old Peter Crouch.

    its just a case of knowin when lm taking the piss (98%) when l'm bein serious (1%) and when l'm wrong (1%).

    altho somebody once angrily told me l'm never wrong. then they followed up by accusing me alt-right and whiney, blocking me then starting a whisper campaign. so l wouldn't trust his opinion, as l'm defo wrong sometimes.

    pretty sure l'm not alt-right and whiney but l suppose its all about perception.

     

    Well my gast is flabbered!

     

    Gone for a lie down after the cold shower.

     

    What's now even more worrying is I thought Royton was the only "Posh Little Village" you don't live  round  the corner do you ?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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    12 hours ago, monkeechops said:

    'Eurofizz' is cold and tasteless. Stick your Molson

     

    Nethen, that's a proper first post, well said lad.

     

    Fer someone who's supped draught OB and the finest J W Lees best bitter for 50 years, I know we can't get the draught in ('cause it don't keep - it's fer drinkin)  but I agree, we could do better than bring a multi-national in - we could support someone local.

     

    Anyhow - good luck to the boys next season - and hope you are all well.

     

    Cheers - Brian. :OASISscarf:

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