Don't delay seeing your doctor!

[TrevL]

About 5 months ago, my brother, whom I haven't seen since late 2019 due to covid,  told me during one of our regular chats on the phone,  that he was having trouble keeping solid food down.  He hadn't seen his doctor due to fear of covid and wanted to have his injections first.  Finally five weeks ago he went.  Got sent for a scan, diagnosed with stomach cancer.  He collapsed with shock and was kept in hospital for a few days and then released complete with feeding tube.  I spoke with him 3 weeks ago and he was hopeful some further tests they would be operating soon.  Sadly, these further tests showed that it had spread and it was terminal.
Sadly, he passed away yesterday after very short battle. 
I'll miss him greatly, but I can't help feeling his stubbornness over getting his jabs could have contributed to his very quick  demise.
So the one thing I take from this, don't delay in seeing your Doc if you're concerned about something.
RIP Greg.

[Delboy]

Trev, my thoughts are with you and yours at this sad time. I am sure you have many fond memories of you and Greg which will help you through this awful period.

You are absolutely right about going early enough to the doctor. Early diagnosis is so key to surviving cancer. 8 years ago I was feeling fine but noticed a clot of blood in the loo after having a "pee". Went to the doctors next day and was referred for investigation. 2 weeks later I was told I had 2 cancers in my bladder. 2 weeks later they were removed successfully and further tests proved that they were primaries that had not spread. You cannot hang about with any concerns you have. I know that my decision to act quickly ultimately made the difference for me. Stay safe.
Dennis.

[Newportnobby]

Very sad news, Trev
There's plenty of publicity in the media about getting to the doc if you have any concerns about cancer but it's a trial to get to see a GP these days. I have a phone appointment with mine tomorrow morning as that's the best the rottwe receptionist would grant me.

[stevewalker]

Sorry to hear that Trev. Stomach cancer is a silent killer, often missed until it's too late. My F-I-L kept being told that he was looking the best he had for years, but found that he was tiring before managing a full round of golf. His blood results came back poor and he was scanned. Diagnosed and referred, but died in just 5 weeks.

[RailGooner]

My thoughts are with you and yours at this terrible time Trev. My thanks to you for sharing with and, caring about us!

RIP Greg

[Dorsetmike]

My sympathy too Trev; Sometimes it's the GP who can be the problem, my late wife had a cough and chest pain back in January 2008, the GP prescribed antibiotics and steroids 8 times between January and April before finally deciding to make an appointment with the hospital, diagnosis lung cancer, "too late to do anything, but we'll try Chemo" she passed away in the July.
I almost had a similar state of affairs September 3 years ago, started losing my voice, GP tried antibiotics, then a fungicidal,  after about 8 weeks made a hospital appointment - Cancer on the vocal chord,  but this time luckily it was caught in time, radio therapy fixed it.

[dannyboy]

My condolences Trev - a very sad time. I know it is not quite the same, but after a scare a few years ago, I have mentioned on the forum a few times about seeing the Doctor as soon as something appears to be 'not right', so thank you for the reminder.

[Bealman]

Sad news indeed, Trev. My sincerest condolences, and thanks for the reminder to look out for any symptoms in ourselves.

[silly moo]

My condolences for your loss Trev.

I had a brush with cancer just before the first lockdown, I had no symptoms at all and it was detected during a routine test. It was sorted out quickly and I should be ok from now on.

In addition to seeing your doctor if you are worried about anything, make sure you go for those routine tests, they can be life savers.

Regards

Veronica.

[Bob Tidbury]

Ime very glad I took notice and did  a test ,Since Janurary I have had a C T scan an M R I scan, cameras up the back and down the throat , NOT THE SAME Camera  before someone asks and an operation to remove 11 POLYPS and  a 3 and a half cm Lump  that they managed to remove before it turned cancerous  and Ive been seen at five different Hospitals ,SO DONT DELAY GET THOSE TESTS AS SOON AS YOU CAN or you might regret it . I am slowly recovering but because of my age its taking longer to heal than it should but I am getting there .
Bob Tidbury

[TrevL]

Going to be travelling to East Yorkshire later today, funeral tomorrow. So I'll be missing for a few days.  My eldest son will be moving in for the duration to look after my aged boxer.

[Bealman]

All the best.