Not been on for a while lads

[bigpat]

Been diagnosed with testicular cancer. I had the op last week and am in good spirits and looking forward to getting back on with my life.

Should be back to full fitness in about a fortnight and then get the scans done to make sure everything has been a success

I'll be back training soon

[tentigers]

hey bud, sorry to here that, glad you got it though, more power to you, take it easy and get your self better!

all the best for you and your family

[Philokles]

Wow, I hope you're on the mend soon mate.

I once had a lump that turned out to be nothing at all but those few weeks were scary as anything I've been through.

[Derran]

Hey dude, I had no idea.

You managed to escape any further treatment? Fantastic news if so - quite a few get stopped simply through the operation. Best of luck, fella.

[Beanyman]

Crikey, glad they got it and you are on the mend.

Take care.

[bigpat]

Cheers lads.

I dont know yet on the further treatment, will find out next Tuesday or Wednesday but I feel fine and am trying to stay positive

They reckon they got it early so heres hoping

[mikes1990]

All the best mate.

[Vir]

Just seen this, hope all is clear! Thankfully the survival rates for testicular cancer are very high.

Get well soon mate.

[bigpat]

Update - Got the all clear from scans etc last week so all that is left now should be two weeks of radiotherapy and then 6 monthly checks so all is good.

Back on the golf course and about to start training again to lose the fat I put back on after 8 weeks sitting about doing feck all and comfort eating.

Heres the thing - I have been advised to stay off the heavy weights for a while so have decided to go along the route of installing a chinning bar and heavy bag at the side of the house. Those along with my kbs are the way I'm going and would welcome any suggestions to blast the fat off.

[tentigers]

Good news man!

yep take it easy and build yourself up to start!

look in www.mikemahler.com articles especially look for HOC, high octane cardio, that you can use kettlebells and heavy bags with, plus loads of bodyweight stuff.

pleased for you , bud.