The Medical Thread

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Uber_Hoop said:
I shan’t pry, Col, but sincerely hope for good news for you.
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So.....turns out all is good!
Had 8 weeks of seeing a consultant following high PSA tests.
Then an MRi scan followed by a prostate biopsy, which was particularly unpleasant!
Anyway, had the results on Tuesday and all is benign.
Another blood test in 6 months time.
Now I have a major operation this coming Tuesday to have a hip replacement.
Funnily enough, with everything else going on I haven't really thought about that!
Have to say that the NHS has been absolutely brilliant throughout. I was particularly fortunate in that I was able to use the urology department at a top Oxford hospital where everyone was superb, particularly the consultant.
So.....onwards to a new hip and at least 6 weeks of gradual recovery!
 
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rangercol said:
So.....turns out all is good!
Had 8 weeks of seeing a consultant following high PSA tests.
Then an MRi scan followed by a prostate biopsy, which was particularly unpleasant!
Anyway, had the results on Tuesday and all is benign.
Another blood test in 6 months time.
Now I have a major operation this coming Tuesday to have a hip replacement.
Funnily enough, with everything else going on I haven't really thought about that!
Have to say that the NHS has been absolutely brilliant throughout. I was particularly fortunate in that I was able to use the urology department at a top Oxford hospital where everyone was superb, particularly the consultant.
So.....onwards to a new hip and at least 6 weeks of gradual recovery!
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Good luck with the hip replacement. Quite a big operation, but do what they say, and keep up with the physio, even if a painful.

Good luck. Xx
 
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rangercol said:
So.....turns out all is good!
Had 8 weeks of seeing a consultant following high PSA tests.
Then an MRi scan followed by a prostate biopsy, which was particularly unpleasant!
Anyway, had the results on Tuesday and all is benign.
Another blood test in 6 months time.
Now I have a major operation this coming Tuesday to have a hip replacement.
Funnily enough, with everything else going on I haven't really thought about that!
Have to say that the NHS has been absolutely brilliant throughout. I was particularly fortunate in that I was able to use the urology department at a top Oxford hospital where everyone was superb, particularly the consultant.
So.....onwards to a new hip and at least 6 weeks of gradual recovery!
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I’m delighted for you Col. Good luck with the hip replacement.
 
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rangercol said:
So.....turns out all is good!
Had 8 weeks of seeing a consultant following high PSA tests.
Then an MRi scan followed by a prostate biopsy, which was particularly unpleasant!
Anyway, had the results on Tuesday and all is benign.
Another blood test in 6 months time.
Now I have a major operation this coming Tuesday to have a hip replacement.
Funnily enough, with everything else going on I haven't really thought about that!
Have to say that the NHS has been absolutely brilliant throughout. I was particularly fortunate in that I was able to use the urology department at a top Oxford hospital where everyone was superb, particularly the consultant.
So.....onwards to a new hip and at least 6 weeks of gradual recovery!
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Good news that Col & I’ll 2nd that about the prostrate Biopsy ****ing awful, good luck with Hip
 
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rangercol said:
So.....turns out all is good!
Had 8 weeks of seeing a consultant following high PSA tests.
Then an MRi scan followed by a prostate biopsy, which was particularly unpleasant!
Anyway, had the results on Tuesday and all is benign.
Another blood test in 6 months time.
Now I have a major operation this coming Tuesday to have a hip replacement.
Funnily enough, with everything else going on I haven't really thought about that!
Have to say that the NHS has been absolutely brilliant throughout. I was particularly fortunate in that I was able to use the urology department at a top Oxford hospital where everyone was superb, particularly the consultant.
So.....onwards to a new hip and at least 6 weeks of gradual recovery!
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jeffranger said:
Good news that Col & I’ll 2nd that about the prostrate Biopsy ****ing awful, good luck with Hip
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I assume you boys are talking about a TRUS biopsy ? Not the most pleasant of feelings for sure........next on your plate could be a Template Biopsy.....now that REALLY ain’t fun :emoticon-0120-doh:

Good news Col
 
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rangercol said:
So.....turns out all is good!
Had 8 weeks of seeing a consultant following high PSA tests.
Then an MRi scan followed by a prostate biopsy, which was particularly unpleasant!
Anyway, had the results on Tuesday and all is benign.
Another blood test in 6 months time.
Now I have a major operation this coming Tuesday to have a hip replacement.
Funnily enough, with everything else going on I haven't really thought about that!
Have to say that the NHS has been absolutely brilliant throughout. I was particularly fortunate in that I was able to use the urology department at a top Oxford hospital where everyone was superb, particularly the consultant.
So.....onwards to a new hip and at least 6 weeks of gradual recovery!
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Good news. Hope the op goes well too.
 
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rangercol said:
If that's the one with a camera up ya bum and a needle through your perineum, taking 24 lumps out of your prostate, then yes!
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It seems to be a rite of passage these days...perhaps I should say rite of back passage!

I had a biopsy last year, it showed three very small malignant tumours. I had 20 days of radiotherapy which were a bit gruelling. My PSA is now close to zero.

Good luck with the hip. An incredibly successful op these days.
 
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rangercol said:
So.....turns out all is good!
Had 8 weeks of seeing a consultant following high PSA tests.
Then an MRi scan followed by a prostate biopsy, which was particularly unpleasant!
Anyway, had the results on Tuesday and all is benign.
Another blood test in 6 months time.
Now I have a major operation this coming Tuesday to have a hip replacement.
Funnily enough, with everything else going on I haven't really thought about that!
Have to say that the NHS has been absolutely brilliant throughout. I was particularly fortunate in that I was able to use the urology department at a top Oxford hospital where everyone was superb, particularly the consultant.
So.....onwards to a new hip and at least 6 weeks of gradual recovery!
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Great news col, good luck with the new hip
 
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rangercol said:
So.....turns out all is good!
Had 8 weeks of seeing a consultant following high PSA tests.
Then an MRi scan followed by a prostate biopsy, which was particularly unpleasant!
Anyway, had the results on Tuesday and all is benign.
Another blood test in 6 months time.
Now I have a major operation this coming Tuesday to have a hip replacement.
Funnily enough, with everything else going on I haven't really thought about that!
Have to say that the NHS has been absolutely brilliant throughout. I was particularly fortunate in that I was able to use the urology department at a top Oxford hospital where everyone was superb, particularly the consultant.
So.....onwards to a new hip and at least 6 weeks of gradual recovery!
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Hey Col.
Glad to hear your positive news and hope the future stays positive. :emoticon-0148-yes:
We may have had our differences, but health wise, I wish you nothing but the best. :emoticon-0150-hands
Also hope your hip op. is successful and you're out and about kicking many others' butts. :emoticon-0172-mooni:emoticon-0170-ninja
Sincere best wishes and may you get to many QPR matches to watch the rise of our beloved Rs. :emoticon-0105-wink:
 
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