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Just listened to latset Open All R,s pod and Paul F Just announces he has kidney Cancer . I don't know Paul I've never met him but he seems like a really decent person, I'd just like to say we are all behind you big man. I don't know if he ever comes on this site but I feel I had to post this. Also if anyone knows him personally can you pass this on to him.
AND WHEN I DREAM , I DREAM ABOUT YOU AND WHEN I SCREAM I SCREAM ABOUT YOU!!!!!
Hi Paul -we don’t know each other but I thought I would offer my support and recent cancer experience. In short, I was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer in September 2022. I had no symptoms, so you can imagine the shock! I was a very fit 60yr old, still working, never smoked, but liked a few lagers and a nice glass of wine. After all the scans etc my diagnosis changed to a more serious position. I had robotic surgery to remove my tumour and after further histology my diagnosis improved. Thankfully, I didn’t need chemotherapy am now in the 5yr surveillance program which is absolutely fantastic. The treatments available today are incredible and in some cases are curative. My main advice is to trust your medical team and do as your told (not something we are good at later in life). Do not google anything-it’s all out of date and bollocks. If you want to reach to people going through a similar journey-join the MacMillan forum. It’s trusted and has nurses and professionals who can help you. You can learn a lot about your diagnosis. Stay close to your family if they are nearby - they will be more worried than you. I’m now two years cancer free, retired and enjoying life. Stay positive, trust your medical team and do not google. Most importantly take care of your mental wellbeing. It’s the most important part of personal recovery. Best wishes on your journey and keep us posted.
Some excellent posts on the thread in support its actually good to hear from people who have sadly been through cancer diagnosis, it helps trying to find some perspective as to how you feel internally.
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the end of last year, it certainly comes as a massive shock and coming to terms with the news takes a while. Fortunately if cancer diagnosis is caught early then the treatments that are available today can be a game changer, it can be a long road but don't ever give up the fight.
Briefly with prostate cancer there are two main treatments radiotherapy and prostatectomy these are routinely offered on the NHS, I initially chose the radiotherapy. My wife immediately got on the case looking at the Internet and discovered Focal therapy which is only offered at two Hospitals in the UK on the NHS, after reading about the various side effects with all treatments I asked for a referral to UCLH for Focal therapy. Having started the route of radiotherapy I got an approval from UCLH for Focal therapy, this is approved by a team of consultants it depends on the diagnosis my diagnosis was intermediate if it had been advanced it would have been rejected. I had the Focal operation in April , a catheter for 1 week , it meant I missed the bloody Leeds game really pissed off with that, a week later another MRI scan and then a week later 10 days in Majorca chilling out.....
There was obviously more involved but that's the bullet points so to speak, I have to say at the start I spent the first 3/4 weeks a bit in denial but then read all the McMillan book they had given me to try and make a decision. There is a danger of information overload if you start googling but without that we wouldn't have found the Focal therapy option because it wasn't being offered to me at Hiilingdon Hospital. That said I totally agree with Boston try to steer clear of googling too much, the people at McMillan are a godsend if you need support or information.
Three months later the diagnosis is so far good results, you know with cancer though that it can always come back so it does mess with your head, best advice keep positive you can beat your diagnosis for sure and I'm looking forward to the game tomorrow.....
Best wishes and good luck with your treatment , the reason for posting the above is it may be of help for the next person who gets diagnosed and reads the forum....
Wishing you all the best Paul, and good luck with your treatment. Thank you for all the fantastic podcasts over the years. Hope to see you back down the Rs very soon.
We’ve met quite a few times over the years, but whenever we do it’s always the 1st time for you, I’m obviously not very memorable 😊 Some great advice on here, wishing you all the best
Like many, I have only exchanged brief salutations with Finney at matches, either on the stairs at LR or on one occasion in the gents when we both had to strain the spuds ahead of one of the usual trousers down, bent over the desk, six of the best spanking at Craven Cottage.
Sending you prayers and positive thoughts Paul for a positive outcome and being the hardy little Norn Iron bastardo you are you will give the big C a spanking of its own
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