Neil Crompton

[Wrighty05]

Best wishes for Neil in his fight against prostate cancer.

Everyone involved in the sport has your back and is supporting you.

[LG]

I hadn't heard that.
It is an insidious disease.

Wishing him all the best with his treatment.

[vipernz]

Oh no... fight the good fight Neil... Best wishes from all i am sure.

[Trevor]

Oh no... fight the good fight Neil... Best wishes from all i am sure.

Jeez Viper, welcome, bloody hell, I haven't seen you post for years

[Lyro]

I sincerely hope he wins his fight with this.
Just found out a friend of mine has the same but has refused the operation because he lost his wife to C a couple of years ago. Really upsetting as I also lost mine on NYE.
Bastard disease that one.

[Trevor]

Most blokes survive prostate cancer, the chances are much improved if it is diagnosed early, but even late'ish is survivable

[skaifeman]

Best of luck to him.
Looks like JB's diagnosis has sent some reminders up and down pitlane to go and get checked!

Hopefully some reminders around here too, the sooner the better .

[mikeamerica84]

I've been soft peddling it around this thread contemplating my post here.  I do not wish to steal anyone's thunder or take from the best wishes and prayers offered to Crompo and JB.  Here we go:

We on the forum have good rapport with each other for the most part, and some are good mates.  However, with an arena as such many do not divulge personal issues of themselves.

In June of 2019 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.  It was discovered via a blood test in which I will subsequently elaborate on.  After a biopsy wherein 12 tissue samples were taken from my prostate, four were positive for cancer.  At this point I had three options:  Surgery for removal, radiation treatment to shrink and destroy the cancer, or do nothing about it.  The last option was not a good one for me, for I was 59 at the time.  Had I been 99, that might have needed a look.

Sue and I decided for surgery/removal.  I wanted this behind me and done.  Nothing to reoccur.  Prior to the surgery, however, I had a CT scan done to see if there was cancer anywhere else in the vicinity of the prostate.  If allowing to metastasize, cancer can spread to adjacent organs and areas such as the bladder, rectum, lymph tissue, and as my urologist noted, even into the bones.  Mine was only in the prostate.  Had it been elsewhere, radiation treatment would have been the only option.

On October 3, 2019, I had surgery for removal.  The surgery started at 0700 hours.  It was 5.5 hours long and done via robotics - the DaVinci machine.  By 1300 the next day I was at home in a recliner with a few tubes coming out of a few places, but all was well.  I have pictures of my prostate from the pathology lab and after being dissected into many slices I could see the actual cancer cells.  I wanted to see that bastard of a disease before it went off into an incinerator, back to hell where it came from.

My prostate cancer was discovered during a blood test.  I routinely have blood tests for a different reason, but that is not the point.  A PSA test - Prostate Specific Antigen.  It is an enzyme emitted from the prostate.  If there are high levels of it in your blood it is indicative of an abnormal prostate.  My doctor's office noted it, referred me to a urologist, his physical test validated it, and all of the above saved my life.  I am forever grateful to them.

Now, do NOT feel bad for me.  This was just one hurdle in my life.  I have actually had worse things happen to me before.  But as stated earlier by Trevor, it is very survivable.  It is unfortunately also becoming more common.  I had many guys who have had this surgery mentor me.  Guys at work, husbands of ladies at work, etc.  It is not something commonly discussed but a lot of gents have had to go through this.  If any of you have friends or loved ones having to deal with this, I am here 24/7 to talk to them about it.  My e-mail i available though my profile.  I am also this way in person over here should anyone wish to chat face-to-face or by phone.

So guys, have blood work done.  Have your medical provider run a PSA test on it.  It is THAT simple.  It could save you life and make your loved ones not have to deal with worse issues.  If your PSA is abnormally high, go from there with your doctor's recommendation.  This usually happens in blokes as we age, but always remember that cancer does not wait for an invitation.

And lastly, yes men, sex is still possible post prostate removal.  A little more difficult, but still possible.  Whenever you mess with the plumbing down low the fluids and paths become realigned or capped.  Medical review:  Testicles produce sperm.  A vasectomy prevents the transfer of the little guys down the pipe.  The prostate produces semen.  It is directly downstream of the bladder, encompasses the urinary tract, and all sperm passes through it on their way to the beach during party time.  Without the prostate, there is no ejaculation.  That does not prevent orgasm, though.  It might all sound odd to the outsider, but to the insider it is all too real.

Hoping for the best for Crompo, JB, and all of the others having been dealt this hand.

[Trevor]

I regularly have the PSA test and it astounds me than many men don't

Although I do know of a case where the bloke had regular PSA tests which didn't pick up his prostate cancer

Apparently there is a new test that is better at picking up the disease, for the life of me I can't recall what it is called

[skaifeman]

I've been soft peddling it around this thread contemplating my post here.  I do not wish to steal anyone's thunder or take from the best wishes and prayers offered to Crompo and JB.  Here we go:

We on the forum have good rapport with each other for the most part, and some are good mates.  However, with an arena as such many do not divulge personal issues of themselves.

In June of 2019 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.  It was discovered via a blood test in which I will subsequently elaborate on.  After a biopsy wherein 12 tissue samples were taken from my prostate, four were positive for cancer.  At this point I had three options:  Surgery for removal, radiation treatment to shrink and destroy the cancer, or do nothing about it.  The last option was not a good one for me, for I was 59 at the time.  Had I been 99, that might have needed a look.

Sue and I decided for surgery/removal.  I wanted this behind me and done.  Nothing to reoccur.  Prior to the surgery, however, I had a CT scan done to see if there was cancer anywhere else in the vicinity of the prostate.  If allowing to metastasize, cancer can spread to adjacent organs and areas such as the bladder, rectum, lymph tissue, and as my urologist noted, even into the bones.  Mine was only in the prostate.  Had it been elsewhere, radiation treatment would have been the only option.

On October 3, 2019, I had surgery for removal.  The surgery started at 0700 hours.  It was 5.5 hours long and done via robotics - the DaVinci machine.  By 1300 the next day I was at home in a recliner with a few tubes coming out of a few places, but all was well.  I have pictures of my prostate from the pathology lab and after being dissected into many slices I could see the actual cancer cells.  I wanted to see that bastard of a disease before it went off into an incinerator, back to hell where it came from.

My prostate cancer was discovered during a blood test.  I routinely have blood tests for a different reason, but that is not the point.  A PSA test - Prostate Specific Antigen.  It is an enzyme emitted from the prostate.  If there are high levels of it in your blood it is indicative of an abnormal prostate.  My doctor's office noted it, referred me to a urologist, his physical test validated it, and all of the above saved my life.  I am forever grateful to them.

Now, do NOT feel bad for me.  This was just one hurdle in my life.  I have actually had worse things happen to me before.  But as stated earlier by Trevor, it is very survivable.  It is unfortunately also becoming more common.  I had many guys who have had this surgery mentor me.  Guys at work, husbands of ladies at work, etc.  It is not something commonly discussed but a lot of gents have had to go through this.  If any of you have friends or loved ones having to deal with this, I am here 24/7 to talk to them about it.  My e-mail i available though my profile.  I am also this way in person over here should anyone wish to chat face-to-face or by phone.

So guys, have blood work done.  Have your medical provider run a PSA test on it.  It is THAT simple.  It could save you life and make your loved ones not have to deal with worse issues.  If your PSA is abnormally high, go from there with your doctor's recommendation.  This usually happens in blokes as we age, but always remember that cancer does not wait for an invitation.

And lastly, yes men, sex is still possible post prostate removal.  A little more difficult, but still possible.  Whenever you mess with the plumbing down low the fluids and paths become realigned or capped.  Medical review:  Testicles produce sperm.  A vasectomy prevents the transfer of the little guys down the pipe.  The prostate produces semen.  It is directly downstream of the bladder, encompasses the urinary tract, and all sperm passes through it on their way to the beach during party time.  Without the prostate, there is no ejaculation.  That does not prevent orgasm, though.  It might all sound odd to the outsider, but to the insider it is all too real.

Hoping for the best for Crompo, JB, and all of the others having been dealt this hand.

Powerful story Mike.
Great to hear you came out the otherside, and did it in your stride!

[mikeamerica84]

Thanks, Dan.  Just being informative was my intent.  My doctor must have been a motorhead at one time.  Or maybe he was just trying to speak my language?  He told me that blood work is like cutting open a used oil filter from your engine.  What you find inside is reality.  You then deal with it.

Blood work, guys.

Let us get back on track now and aim all of that good mojo we have towards JB and Crompo.  Take it from me, there is no higher honor than someone telling you that they are praying for you. 

[vipernz]

It is actually heart warming to read a positive outcome there Mike... there are so many that are not. Again, I hope Neil has the opportunity to have a similar positive outcome.

yes, Go get blood tests when needed lads, dont wait until it is to late.

[AlbertM]

Thnak you for sharing your story Mike. A credit to you how you handle it.

I've lost two friends to this cancer in the last 12months. However several that were diagnoised early are being treated or in remission.

[Westfield]

Like Mike, I was lucky enough to have an observant GP, a good Urologist, a similar operation and a very gratifying outcome.
I hope Mr Crompton is as lucky.
It is a very frightening experience and I can only join in the suggestion that any test is a far better experience.

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