The Chill Out Zone

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Morning all, More rain, It's chucked it down for most of the night with lots of standing water around.

Hi Ian,

How is your younger brother doing? My younger brother is half way through Chemotherapy and had the results yesterday of his PSA and body scan. The PSA is down to 4 and the cancer has not spread or moved from where it was before, in fact the scan showed the cancer had shrivelled. When chemo is completed he will carry on with the hormone injections, as you know this is part of the course, the monthly injections.

The cardiologist has said I am fit to fly but the colonoscopy department at the hospital have said they don’t know when I can have a colonoscopy.

How are you?

[stevestrat]

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Bon appétit Steve and a Happy New Year to Ging and your good self.

Spring rolls aren’t for me Phil. Ging is nightshift tomorrow night (New Year), they all take food in.

Happy New Year’ to Jessica and yourself when it comes.

[coolcat]

Morning all and welcome to the last day os 2023.

Let 2024 be a happy and healthy year for all

[Lancpudn]

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Hi Ian,

How is your younger brother doing? My younger brother is half way through Chemotherapy and had the results yesterday of his PSA and body scan. The PSA is down to 4 and the cancer has not spread or moved from where it was before, in fact the scan showed the cancer had shrivelled. When chemo is completed he will carry on with the hormone injections, as you know this is part of the course, the monthly injections.

The cardiologist has said I am fit to fly but the colonoscopy department at the hospital have said they don’t know when I can have a colonoscopy.

How are you?

Morning all, morning Phil. It's not looking good for him I'm afraid, They found another tumour on his spine besides those in his bladder & prostate.


He had scans done a month apart & it had grown a centimetre in that space of time, The surgeon said it's only a 25% success rate for him now if he goes through with the surgery & will more than likely be a paraplegic because of where this tumour is.
They were concerned about his huge hernia too as his stomach muscles are now around his sides & closing it would be difficult without some sort of pig skin graft.


He's still got his mobility & declined the surgery & will let things take it's course. We're all stunned to say the least.

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Morning all, morning Phil. It's not looking good for him I'm afraid, They found another tumour on his spine besides those in his bladder & prostate.


He had scans done a month apart & it had grown a centimetre in that space of time, The surgeon said it's only a 25% success rate for him now if he goes through with the surgery & will more than likely be a paraplegic because of where this tumour is.
They were concerned about his huge hernia too as his stomach muscles are now around his sides & closing it would be difficult without some sort of pig skin graft.


He's still got his mobility & declined the surgery & will let things take it's course. We're all stunned to say the least.

Hi Ian,

Sorry to read about your brother’s declining health .

I hope his pain management is keeping him as well as can be.
Thoughts with him and all your family at this time .

[Lancpudn]

By 'eck it's a bit taters out there & more bloomin' rain to come for the rest of the day, When will it ever stop.


I'm watching some 'Look at Life' videos on YT from the 50/60's.

[coolcat]

Roast Beef is our New Years Eve Sunday Ninja (other air fryers are available) dinner.

Veg and Yorkshire Pud's done and joint is cooking as we speak/type


New Years Eve Roast Beef by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

New Years Eve Roast Beef by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

[coolcat]

Dinner went down well..

Christmas Pud will be served at half time in the Fulham v Arsenal game


Roast Beef New Years Eve dinner by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Roast Beef New Years Eve dinner by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Morning all, morning Phil. It's not looking good for him I'm afraid, They found another tumour on his spine besides those in his bladder & prostate.


He had scans done a month apart & it had grown a centimetre in that space of time, The surgeon said it's only a 25% success rate for him now if he goes through with the surgery & will more than likely be a paraplegic because of where this tumour is.
They were concerned about his huge hernia too as his stomach muscles are now around his sides & closing it would be difficult without some sort of pig skin graft.


He's still got his mobility & declined the surgery & will let things take it's course. We're all stunned to say the least.

Thank you Ian,

The kindest thing you can do is to support his decision not to have surgery and to stand by him. Devastating news yourself and the family, what a brave man.

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by Lancpudn

By 'eck it's a bit taters out there & more bloomin' rain to come for the rest of the day, When will it ever stop.


I'm watching some 'Look at Life' videos on YT from the 50/60's.

Ian, as a child in the 50’s and early 60’s I remember riding on the railways in the days of steam with happy memories. To work on the railways I imagine you had to be tough to work outdoors in all weathers. I know a couple of members who have built elaborate trains sets, giving them enormous pleasure.

Have a fun evening enjoying Look at Life.