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User
Posted 16 Oct 2019 at 15:54
It is time for me to compile the list of names for this years All Souls Service, this year on November 3rd, if you want anyone added please contact me soon.



Chris.
User
Posted 26 Sep 2020 at 08:51
I’m sorry but I’ve decided to stop doing these listings purely because of how I am now, 22 Mets to spine, hips, Sternum and Ribs, the fact I don’t drive any more so can’t visit our lovely local Church who have been Gracious enough to allow me to remember all those we have known all these years.

RIP Friends, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
User
Posted 26 Sep 2020 at 12:46
Thinking of you both and thank you for all the work you have done for us all over the years.
Roger
User
Posted 26 Sep 2020 at 13:03

To Valleyboy, Bazza, all the other poor guys and their families who left us in 2020 RIP.


Bazza in his own inimitable style says with this pandemic and the limitations it put on his freedom he couldn't have picked a better time to go.


What a man.

Edited by member 26 Sep 2020 at 13:03  | Reason: Thpo

User
Posted 26 Sep 2020 at 20:10

Hi Chris,


I just read your profile.  It should be read by everyone newly arriving on this site and those asking how long they might last.  Thanks for posting all that and the memories of others.


Here is a summary of your profile, if you don't mind.


2005 Prostatectomy


2006 Radiotherapy


2007 Chemotherapy


2009 Hormones


2012 Hormones


2016 Hormones


2019 Hormones


2020 Enzalutamide because of 22 mets


Please keep writing about how you are, I'm sure many people will be thinking about you.


All the best
Peter


 

Edited by member 27 Sep 2020 at 14:58  | Reason: Correction from exBus written below.

User
Posted 26 Sep 2020 at 20:16

The second session of Chemo is wrong, I’ve only had one lot.


2020, Enzalutamide because of 22 Mets.

Edited by member 26 Sep 2020 at 20:18  | Reason: Not specified

User
Posted 26 Sep 2020 at 22:00
Sorry to see this Exbus; you have done a marvellous job for many years and it has been much appreciated.

The friends that we have found and lost here each leave a footprint, some more than others but every one of them matters.

Stay safe,
Lyn
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard
User
Posted 26 Sep 2020 at 22:32
Thank you Lyn, you have been a great source of information over the years.

I feel now that I must look after My wife, and my own deteriorating health, but we will both continue to pray for all of you for as long as we are able. Over 14 years with this disease now, but the Mets are making themselves known, but pains are not in the same place each day, which I find puzzling.

Chris.
User
Posted 27 Sep 2020 at 12:36

Hi Chris ,
 Sorry to hear about your Mets , 
Thinking about you and Yours 


Good Luck 
Barry

User
Posted 27 Sep 2020 at 15:59

Dear Chris


So sorry to read that life is not treating you so well at the moment. I hope that there can still be joy in your life.


Kev

Dream like you have forever, live like you only have today Avatar is me doing the 600 mile Camino de Santiago May 2019

User
Posted 03 Oct 2020 at 13:57

Dear Chris,


I'm so sorry to read your latest news. You and Shirley are true friends to so many of us, and have been for so very many years, all the way back to 2005.


I think I'm speaking on behalf of over 100 people when I say how much we have enjoyed our meets ups with you both every year, summer and winter, and all those separate occasions where you've travelled to meet members in all parts of the UK.


You're a legend my dear mate, seriously!


And never ever give up. 


Love to you and Shirley


And a big warm Geordie hug


From


George, Lynn and Katrina


x

User
Posted 04 Oct 2020 at 07:53
What plans are you making George for your big 70th birthday bash?
Great to hear from you on the forum.
User
Posted 04 Oct 2020 at 11:59
Hi Jas,

I do hope all is well with you and yours

It hasn't been a year for seeing plans through has it? May 2019 Golden wedding party - down the pan, son's wedding followed the same route a few days later.
But we're just a few of the hundreds of thousands who've had the same problem, aren't we?

Have to be thankful that we're still around. And those of us here who are off treatment for a few more months are praying for our friends to get through the big PCa battles they face at the moment.

Honestly, If I get to my 70th in March 2021, I'll be very happy to have a quiet celebration of the birthday I never expected to see.

Stay well my friend, good to see you here again.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris and Shirley. and anyone else here going though a hard time.
User
Posted 04 Oct 2020 at 12:41
It is so great to see you posting George. I was wondering how you were doing, particularly when they announced the tighter restrictions in the North East and on what should have been GNR day. I am still hopeful that you will appear with some jelly babies as I run past - maybe in 2021.

B2PCa was such a support to me when I needed you all.

Lots of love to you, Lynn and Katrina xxx
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard
User
Posted 04 Oct 2020 at 13:09
It seems pretty clear to me that until there is a vaccine widely taken that will greatly reduce the effects of the C virus if not stop it in it's tracks, we will continue to have varying restrictions on parts of the country making it very difficult to make future plans. However, it would be nice to meet up when we can, like we did in some previous years and while there are still some who know each other from those times, whilst providing the opportunity for more recently joined members to meet.
Barry
User
Posted 01 Nov 2021 at 12:15
Dear Friends,
Tomorrow is ALL SOULS DAY where we continue to pray for all our ABSENT FRIENDS from years gone by, there are too many to name, and we did not attend our Local Church this year to light candles in their Memories.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.



Now my update, PSA still on the rise, 12.55, Mets on Bone Scan were less on latest Scan, but hips, ribs and sternum still give me problems, it appears that the Enzalutamide is failing to do what it is supposed to do, still on Zoladex and Dexamethasone plus daily Ibandronic Acid Pill. Blood test every 4 weeks and Onco Nurse or Prof chat before next Med pick up.

Chris.
User
Posted 02 Nov 2021 at 22:35
We lit our own Church Candle at home this afternoon.

RIP To All our Absent Friends.

How long before I join them is another matter, but I will carry on going my ministry for as long as I’m able.

Chris.
User
Posted 02 Nov 2021 at 23:20
Thank you Chris - take good care. You know what Alathays would have said - "it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings" .... and Topman would have responded that the fat lady is currently locked in the basement to keep her quiet!
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard
User
Posted 03 Nov 2021 at 00:43
You have a good memory , Lyn.

I am coming up to 16 years, next month, so I can’t grumble, but since the first lockdown my outings were to the Clinic or Gp, except for a lovely week away at the end of September. With the Enzalutamide my energy levels have gone from poor to nonexistent!

Chris.
User
Posted 02 Sep 2023 at 16:33

I have just seen it announced on another forum that Chris (exbus) has sadly passed away. Condolences to his family. RIP Chris.


Thanks Chris 


 

 
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