When 2 became 1 (a 7th anniversary)
01-03-10, 10:45 AM
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All the best, and thanks for speaking up. Male issues simply don't get the attention needed for so many reasons. It is the courage of individuals as yourself that end up bringing the issue to the forefront to persuade others to pro-actively combat this. Thanks again.
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01-03-10, 10:54 AM
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I hope your around for a long time Botto. I really enjoy your comments. I'm a cancer surviver myself and I would encourage everyone to get checked out every year. Good luck and congratulations.
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01-03-10, 10:59 AM
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After having watched my wife go through surgery and treatment, I never miss the opportunity to congratulate somebody on a successful outcome.
01-03-10, 11:11 AM
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excellent thread.
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01-03-10, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Homebrew01
Glad to hear you're still ticking. The 35 comment caught my eye, since I'm a bit older. I did a quick search and found this:
"... About 9 out of 10 testicular cancers occur in men between the ages of 20 and 54. But this cancer can affect males of any age, including infants and elderly men.
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"... About 9 out of 10 testicular cancers occur in men between the ages of 20 and 54. But this cancer can affect males of any age, including infants and elderly men.
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learning something on bf, what a novelty.
01-03-10, 05:19 PM
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Glad you're still around. Many happy returns.
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01-03-10, 05:22 PM
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like I need an excuse to rub my balls 
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01-03-10, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by botto
While Mr. Armstrong gets more than his fair share of sychophants on BF, he also has his fair share of critics. I'm somewhere in-between.
In December '01, I started having some odd symptoms, which I initially ignored. It wasn't until I recalled that that I had read about the very same symptoms that it dawned on me that I might be in a 'spot of bother'.
I kept putting off going to get things checked out until the day after Christmas, which lead to a series of Doctors appointments, and blood tests. At one point there was speculation that I might have Male breast cancer, so I was sent for a bilateral mammogram. Not a pleasant experience, for sure.
While they were setting up a biopsy, I suggested that they look lower, and they finally agreed, which lead to an ultrasound on New Years Eve day. Once they found what they were looking for, they set up the soonest appointment for an orchiectomy that they could - January 2nd.
Moral of the story - if you're 35 or younger, rub your balls while you've got them, boys.
In December '01, I started having some odd symptoms, which I initially ignored. It wasn't until I recalled that that I had read about the very same symptoms that it dawned on me that I might be in a 'spot of bother'.
I kept putting off going to get things checked out until the day after Christmas, which lead to a series of Doctors appointments, and blood tests. At one point there was speculation that I might have Male breast cancer, so I was sent for a bilateral mammogram. Not a pleasant experience, for sure.
While they were setting up a biopsy, I suggested that they look lower, and they finally agreed, which lead to an ultrasound on New Years Eve day. Once they found what they were looking for, they set up the soonest appointment for an orchiectomy that they could - January 2nd.
Moral of the story - if you're 35 or younger, rub your balls while you've got them, boys.
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01-03-10, 05:48 PM
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This kind of thing humanizes what kind be a harsh seemingly unfriendly (yet fun!) environment. Glad you caught it, glad it's fixed, glad you're around. Stay healthy, stay botto.
01-03-10, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by San Rensho
In Italy, "touch your balls" is the equivalent of knock on wood for good luck. Glad you're ok.
01-03-10, 07:13 PM
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Thanks for giving me another reason to rub my balls (this one and for good luck). Also, thanks for the inspiration and good news. Finally a useful thread.
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01-03-10, 08:10 PM
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Happy anniversary?
It seems not appropriate, but I suppose - either way - many more years to come.
It seems not appropriate, but I suppose - either way - many more years to come.
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Are they talking about spectators feeding the cyclists? You know, like don't feed the bears?
01-03-10, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by San Rensho
In Italy, "touch your balls" is the equivalent of knock on wood for good luck. Glad you're ok.
01-03-10, 08:32 PM
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Thanks for sharing botto. Folks tend to think self inspection is only for women and thats not correct. I'm glad you found it in time.
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Moral of the story - if you're 35 or younger, rub your balls while you've got them, boys.
Botto, good sharing. In 2004, while showering I found a lump in that area. My internist thought testicular cancer and tried to keep me calm by pointing out the success of Lance (I wasn't into cycling but was familiar with his story). The urologist had good news and bad news. The good was that it was merely a cyst. The bad was that the PSA and free PSA test indicated prostate cancer. I found the best cutter on the coast ( I wanted someone who'd done thousands of procedures not hundreds) and his skill left me cancer free and functioning normally.
Gentlemen, the point being made by Botto and myself is that you cannot ignore a symptom, it won't cure itself, you must be proactive and only you can do that.
Botto, good sharing. In 2004, while showering I found a lump in that area. My internist thought testicular cancer and tried to keep me calm by pointing out the success of Lance (I wasn't into cycling but was familiar with his story). The urologist had good news and bad news. The good was that it was merely a cyst. The bad was that the PSA and free PSA test indicated prostate cancer. I found the best cutter on the coast ( I wanted someone who'd done thousands of procedures not hundreds) and his skill left me cancer free and functioning normally.
Gentlemen, the point being made by Botto and myself is that you cannot ignore a symptom, it won't cure itself, you must be proactive and only you can do that.
01-03-10, 09:33 PM
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Good PSA post, though I think mine may still be too frozen from today's ride to do an exam.
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People here don't get it.
01-03-10, 09:36 PM
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01-03-10, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Good PSA post, though I think mine may still be too frozen from today's ride to do an exam.
01-04-10, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Barese Rider
Interested in how that would be said in Italian.
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Originally Posted by San Rensho
Mi tocco le palle=I touch my balls.
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Originally Posted by botto
celebrating 9 years of a half packed bag bump.
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