that NBR dude Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I know this isnt the best place to ask, but what the hey..Ive recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer, and its like proper messed with my head and I dont know what the best way of dealing with it is. Im trying to be positive and stuff, but its hard to look on the bright side, and its just making me full on stressed to the point that the most stupid thing will set me off. I know its not the nicest thing to think about, but its all thats on my mind, and I cant concentrate on anything else. Ive had to take some time off work and stuff, to try and get my head straight, and Im finding it so difficult to do.What I wanna know is, has anyone themselves or had family members go through this kinda thing, and whats the best thing to do about it. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I've never had a friend or close family member go through this, but with anything like this its best to talk about it to someone.http://www.macmillan.org.uk/ appears to offer good support and advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme_biker0 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 You've been unlucky, but don't worry, chances are you'll be fine, really.There's a guy at my work, aged 50, got diagnosed with it. Now he's fine, you wouldn;t know he ever had it.I don't know you, but i'm guessing becasue you hang out here you're young, so you've got a much better chance than this guy who's now fine.It'll be pretty shit while you're being treated and stuff, but you'll come out the other end fine.Best of luck to you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks dude,Yea Im almsot 22, so Im still young. Hopefully they've caught it early and all will be fine, but its still lingering on my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I met a guy earlier this year, while on a tour I was doing, who'd got cancer in multiple places on his spine, as well as many other places. He was going into his final surgery literally weeks after I saw him, and after talking to him not long ago, he's come out fine. He'd had previous cases of cancer, all of which had been dealt with.I'm sure you'll be fine man! Best of luck dude!Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Really sorry to hear about that man. I personally don't think taking too much time off work would be the best idea. You'll get into a slump and wont want to do anything. My advice is stay in some sort of positive routine. I'm sure you wont be able to stop thinking about it if you are just sitting round doing nothing but if you keep your mind occipied it wont be as bad. I've been lucky enough not to have had any major health problems so I can't really comment.Any way dude good luck and i'm sure you'll get through it fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Sorry to hear about that. My uncle was diagnosed with it when he was 30 and he got through it fine. Although it got to him he just got on with life as if nothing even happened. I know it's really scary/ nerve racking but you just have to try and put it behind you and get on with life. He has just gone over to Bulgaria actually, to do some work on my mums house and txt her the other night ( smashed off his tits ) . He has coped with it pretty well to be honest by keeping an active lifestyle and making the most of what he has! Good luck with coping with this mate, I imagine that it must be a great struggle for your family and friends and a huge scare for yourself.Max... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Andy, you already know how much I'm behind you after we spoke the other day, ANYTHING I can do to help, just let me know, my phone's always on. I do also have a friend of a firend who got through cancer; he had to make some pretty radical changes to his lifestyle, but he's always said that he thought of it as a gift as he's actually MORE healthy now that he's in remission than he was before he was diagnosed. I'll try and get in contact with him and I'll send you a big e-mail with as much advice as he can give.Chin up dude. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 sorry to hear the news man. One of my bestest best mates had bowel cancer, albeit before I knew him. He was around 16 ish and made a full recovery - has smoked that whole time and drinks like a nutcase and still passed his "safe" period. Not that I condone such behaviour, I just mean to say that if there was a choice of which cancer to be unlucky enough to have it would be pretty high on my list. I'm sure you'll have no trouble fighting the fight and getting over this as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Like everybody has said, the best thing you can do is stay positive and just get on with things as normal, as much as you possibly can. My friend ws diagnosed with testicular cancer when he was 18, it was obviously a struggle for him, but he didn't let anything get to him, and ploughed the f**k through his chemo and now he's absolutely fine. When he actually found out one of his balls was being removed and they were gonna give him a prosthetic one, he asked if he could get one with flashing LEDs in it! Good luck mate, I know it aint gonna be easy, but you'll get through it Edited July 15, 2008 by Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Cancer is a huge killer in my family, my nan died of it, my uncle died of it, both my grandads. They weren't as young and healthy as you though dude and they all had such a positive outlook on life still, i think that's the key to it really. My grandad was given 6 months to a year as his prognosis and he stayed with us for over double that, still laughing away and joining in the banter with everyone he met. Definitely keep in a normal routine and just enjoy life mate, you'll be alright.If you ever need a chat mate, i'm a good listener don't hesitate to get in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Cancer is a huge killer in my family, my nan died of it, my uncle died of it, both my grandads. They weren't as young and healthy as you though dude and they all had such a positive outlook on life still, i think that's the key to it really. My grandad was given 6 months to a year as his prognosis and he stayed with us for over double that, still laughing away and joining in the banter with everyone he met. Definitely keep in a normal routine and just enjoy life mate, you'll be alright.If you ever need a chat mate, i'm a good listener don't hesitate to get in touch.Yea its a family thing with us too. My grandad died from it about 10 years ago, my moms had surgery, and unfortunately my nan (whos survived cancer 4 times) passed away from it yesterday, which is partly why I made the thread today as my heads proper messed because of it. All kind of happening at once doesnt help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I've known a few people with it and they've all been fine. Coincedently with bowel cancer. If you visulise your self healing it can help a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Really sorry to hear about that man. I personally don't think taking too much time off work would be the best idea. You'll get into a slump and wont want to do anything. My advice is stay in some sort of positive routine. I'm sure you wont be able to stop thinking about it if you are just sitting round doing nothing but if you keep your mind occipied it wont be as bad. I've been lucky enough not to have had any major health problems so I can't really comment.Any way dude good luck and i'm sure you'll get through it fine.Andy I'm sorry to hear your going through thisWhat I've quoted above is definitely the type of advice I would give, In terms of stress and such, if you have a good routine it will help you to distract yourself. Bear in mind that what you will be doing is treating the symptom of your stress rather than the cause, so it might be a good idea to have someone you can talk to. I am seriously stressed out about a number of things right now which is making me depressed and run down. I started a job today and the distraction is definately helping me for the most part.Hang in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Sorry cant really give you anymore advice than whats already been said, but i supose talking about it and getting i off your mid what your thinking is the best way.If you dont mind me asking how was it discovered, did you go to you gp as you felt a lump...... ect or anonther way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Because its a family thing, my moms always said if I ever feel different, its worth a check-up. Ever since this time last year, Ive not been feeling right, normally just after eating. It got to a point where I wouldn't eat, so I didnt feel unwell. That got so bad that my parents made me to to my GP who just thought I was annorexic (weighed 7 stone). I got put on like an emergency diet and shortly after that I started to feel unwell again, so I finally plucked up the courage to go to the doctors again and they sent me for a colonoscopy (a tiny camera up ur ass crack) and got the results back week before last. Edited July 15, 2008 by NBRCycles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Shit Jim. Nick Was telling me at the weekend you werent feeling great, Never realised it was this bad.I hope all goes well for you, and have every confidence youll pull through, after all, if you can organise a trials comp as good as the one you did a few years back, you can wamp this no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Jones Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Im shocked mate! So so sorry to hear about this! My Mum had Cancer, but she was admitted really quickly to have an op and... five? years later she's still all clear. I can't begin to imagine how you're feeling (everybody says this but I honestly just can't), but best thing in my experience with Mum having it is just to have an op asap - if this is the route you have to take? Im not very knowledgeable about op's.I just wish you the VERY best of luck mate, doctors are incredible people and you will come out of it a stronger person! I'll be thinking of you dude! Legend!!! Jonny. XX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_addison Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Soory about the news mate. Just keep thinking if Lance Armstrong can beat cancer and win the tour de france than i can beat it. I know its not a nice thing to go thorugh or think about, butit is beatable and people can do amazing things after it. Stay posotive thats the only thing i can suggest and probaly the only thing you can do. Im not sure how serious bowel cancer is, but im sure its not a nice experiance to have go through.Just stay cheerful and try and lead as normal as life as you can, maybe even go out for a ride if you feel up to it. If you stay happy about it and just thing " yeah it is abit of a shitter but i can get through it then you willgood luck and i hope you recover soon! Edited July 15, 2008 by dan_addison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks for all your support guys, means a lot to know I have some shoulders to lean on.Im trying to stay cheerful though all this, doing loads of photography and stuff. Not doing all that much riding as Im not eating a lot, so I've not got a lot of energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Campbell Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Blimey Andy, had no idea you were even feeling ill. If you need a chat catch me on msn! Can't say i know what you're going through obviously but stay positive, it'll help keep you sane. Also read some of Lance Armstrong's books if you haven't already, you might find them a little inspirational. Edited July 15, 2008 by Dan Campbell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Andy, being young will definately help. Keeping a positive state of mind is key If you need to speak, you got my msn dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Quinn Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Like said i'm really sorry to hear about it all All i can say that hasn't been fully already said is read Lance Armstrongs autobiography I found it really inspirational and i'm sure his amazing mindset will help get your chin up. Just stay positive and strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Really am sorry to hear about that dude My nan had it, she was reet and was what, 76? If i remember rightly it's one of the 'best' cancers you can have As they go, it's one of the easiest to treat, and has a very high rate of success with all the new fangled treatments Also, one of my best friends in the squad had Leukemia, and she's absolutley fine now!Stay positive, i'm sure you can get through it Matt (although i don't actually know you, i've always got time to talk ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Keep your chin up mate, it must be really scary but stay positive - if you sit around worrying or being depressed you'll get ill anyway.I went through a real shit time the last 8 or so months, I was almost always ill through no reason other that depression and bad diet. Keep your chin up and eat well, try and stay happy and you'll feel much better!Since my bad patch cleared I've felt so much better - just more energy and little things have changed.Feel free to catch me on MSN for random late night chats and you can help me test new tracks I make or something to keep you busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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