18 Mar 2026 17:10:29
Just heard Danny Kelly on Talksport say he's been diagnosed with Cancer and wanted to reiterate his message. Guys were pretty rubbish at this but Get yourself checked out and don't ignore things. Thoughts and wishes for any affected. Take care of yourself.
18 Mar 2026 17:27:33
Wise words, Kaiser. I had a shotgun marker blood test. Checks everything n flags up anything dodgy. ?
18 Mar 2026 17:27:59
Here here, Kaiser.
18 Mar 2026 17:36:21
Shotgun marker blood test? Never heard of it, Fork.
Do you get that at a certain age? Or do you just request it?
I'm at the age where I'm s***ing on a stick every 2 years, but I think that's all I get. ?
18 Mar 2026 17:41:29
Spot on, Kaiser. We, as men, think we're big & tough, but unfortunately bravado doesn't get you anywhere. Look after yourselves, troops.
18 Mar 2026 17:46:21
Anyone else thinking the beautiful game is being over analysed.
18 Mar 2026 18:21:31
I agree wholeheartedly, Kaiser. I was actually at the Beatson today, taking a very good friend in for a procedure not long back. Get checked out regularly, guys; the quicker it's caught, the bigger the chances of survival.
I have also been to a good friend's funeral in the last week. He never went to the docs until it was too late. ?
18 Mar 2026 18:22:13
MPH, no bud, I wasn't too gd, and the doc wanted to do a full blood panel, called a shotgun marker test, his words lol.
18 Mar 2026 18:23:52
Never heard of it either, Fork. Sounds like a good idea. Wish it was easier sometimes to get some kind of MOT rather than just when u feel something.
18 Mar 2026 18:35:32
Fork, my doc calls it scatter gun, multiple bloods twice a year, I call it my mot.
Mrph, well done re poo test. Refuse zero screening, u will be headed for aota scan, prostate blood annual, but u need to ask, shingles jag x2. Most only need done once.
18 Mar 2026 18:40:54
Kaiser, scary thing is that it is available in England. They do the MOT for ages 40-74, which focuses on vascular and circulatory health. We are too busy giving free bus passes and prescriptions, it seems.
(don't want a political argument, as sitting calmly having a G & T. ?)
You can go private, and the cost is about £500, which includes the blood panels Fork talks about. If your company does it, then it may be free.
18 Mar 2026 18:55:12
Aye John, probably the same, mate. I've had it a few times now, also do the poo test every time it comes thru, been doing it since my 40s.
18 Mar 2026 19:00:26
I'm elderly. I've got stage 3 prostate cancer, which means I'm ok but need regular blood tests. It's a fact that 8 out of 10 men will have some sort of prostate problems. I've had a scope in every orifice in my body.
First sign of blood in your poo, or not pissing properly, get up to your GP FA presto. My urologist said, at my age it's unlikely my prostate probs won't advance.
18 Mar 2026 19:03:20
Well said, Kaiser. This horrible disease is always at someone's door.
18 Mar 2026 19:18:09
I just turned 46 yesterday, St Paddy's Day. Should I be getting things like this done? Probably sounds like a stupid question to some, but I've never had testing for anything. In saying that, I very rarely go near a GP.
18 Mar 2026 19:33:09
BB4, re the prostate one, the advice I got from my GP was that testing was recommended at 50 unless you had some symptoms. The main ones are urinating more often without reason, drinking after 9.
There is a 'test' on the NHS website which is detailed and asks a lot of questions.
However Prostate Cancer UK have a 3 question test on their site. I did it for you (possibly), so if you are your age, no family history of prostate cancer and aren't black or of black origin then you are fine unless you are having any issues with your bladder.
My advice would be, if you feel odd or something is different, then go see your GP asap, same to everyone really. They tend to triage these days, so probably it starts with a phone call and is relatively simple.
18 Mar 2026 19:34:44
Absolutely, guys, get the bloods and MOT tests done. It's a potential life saver. ? I just got my blood test for my prostate PSA test about a month ago, which again came back at a normal reading of 1.1. ?
18 Mar 2026 19:35:43
Will, advancem. What's the matter with my typing. ?
18 Mar 2026 19:39:16
Finger up the bahookie time, BB, or a PSA test. Ask for it, as you're at that age. (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood test.
18 Mar 2026 20:06:09
Thanks, Angus. Yeah, definitely worth it, Fork.
18 Mar 2026 20:10:34
Danny Kelly as a broadcaster has to be one of the best ever. A great Spurs man, and I hope he has a recovery. ✌️✌️✌️
18 Mar 2026 20:16:25
Fork, I had a young Asian female doctor for my test. She said both couldn't be done at the same time, so asked which I would like to have done first. When I said the finger test to wind her up, you should have seen the look on her face.
I couldn't stop laughing, and she did the same when I said the PSA test first. I did think she hammered the needle in a little too vigorously, though.
18 Mar 2026 20:21:27
I was in for a blood test last week also. They did a full test, but also checked for the prostate, PSA, as I'm now over 40.
One of my friends recently went for a test and found he had blood cancer, so I echo the call to go for tests.
18 Mar 2026 20:22:34
A few minutes discomfort for peace of mind, priceless. ?
18 Mar 2026 22:08:03
Back to comment, this time last year, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer after the poo stick test. By mid April I had surgery to remove bits & pieces. So far all clear.
Get All the tests you can guys, I seem to have been lucky by getting caught early & having something done.
Good luck to everyone in a similar position.
Now back to my hibernation.
18 Mar 2026 22:08:05
Appreciate the response, guys. As Angus says, I think it changes a bit once u hit 50. I'm 46 too, Bb4, but was able to get checked a few years ago because of my Dad's history. Apart from that, unless u do private, u won't know if anything underlying, so can't ignore even the slightest thing to catch it early. Stay safe all.
18 Mar 2026 22:40:00
Glad to hear that Bar72.
18 Mar 2026 22:43:37
I work for a cancer charity as a counsellor, guys, so I would recommend everyone gets PSA checked for prostate cancer if available. I'm working with guys as young as 38 with prostate cancer.
A 32-year-old died of bowel cancer in December because he thought blood in his bowel movements was just piles.
As scary as it can seem, better safe than sorry. Look for lumps, blood, unexplained fatigue or pain, changes in bowel movements or urinary patterns, or even drastic urine colour changes. Get checked.
18 Mar 2026 22:50:53
My story is much different. I have a severe needle phobia, even after attending two clinical psychologists and having hypnosis twice. I am now 75, and only once did the hypnosis help, when I had my Covid jags. It's so strange, because when I played football in my young days, I had stitches in both ankles, around both knees, and in my head. I also had an op on a mangled wrist.
The issue started when I was about 45, and I walked out of a dental surgery when I was overcome with fear. I realise that since then I have been amazingly fortunate to have avoided any tests or treatment, avoiding needles, and I have got away with suffering from a single kidney stone.
I know the time will come when someone will have to stick a needle in me, and I dread that day. Right now, however, I cannot be in the same room as a hypodermic or watch someone having an injection, even on TV.
And I'm so relieved about being able to post this anonymously. It's been therapeutic. Don't be like me. Get all the work done, lads.
19 Mar 2026 00:11:09
Had my prostate checked a couple of weeks back, and having had it done before, I dreaded it, but as per usual it wasn't as bad as I thought I remembered. Definitely get all these checks done regularly if possible, and as Fork says, it's great for peace of mind.
19 Mar 2026 06:41:38
You all make very good, worthwhile points, guys, and that is so much appreciated on here. ? So sorry for everyone who's battling cancer or any life threatening illness, for that matter. ? So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Storm. ??
19 Mar 2026 07:46:29
Nice to see you pop on, Bar72. I mind you going thru that. Glad you're doing well, bud. ?
19 Mar 2026 08:09:52
I had my first m.o.t late last year. S***ing myself of the results, but luckily all OK for now. Yes, at a certain age it's best to get checked.
19 Mar 2026 08:24:14
Get tested. I started passing blood in my urine, straight to the doc. Cameras in the bladder, prostate and kidneys were checked. Thankfully everything OK, but get checked.
19 Mar 2026 09:07:57
I keep scrolling down to 1st line of next thread. ⬇️ Maybe we need to get those opinions checked too, MPH. Sorry.
19 Mar 2026 09:15:07
Thornton try eye jags into the eyeball
19 Mar 2026 11:15:54
BB4 I've got my bowel check in 2 months. Get it every 3 years after turning 50. I'm now 63.
John, I had both my cataracts done a few years ago. The first one they froze my eye. No problem. Second they didn't, ouch. ?? ??
19 Mar 2026 11:18:11
I am writing this post as I receive my chemotherapy treatment. I have been fighting lung cancer for a couple of years now. I have had a chunk of lung removed and several rounds of chemotherapy. I am optimistic and will continue fighting. I cannot stress the importance of getting checked. A simple blood test can mean so much.
19 Mar 2026 11:47:07
Wishing you all the best, Tophs, mate. Keep fighting. ?
19 Mar 2026 11:59:12
Tophs, my thoughts and support are with you, mate. All the very best to you and yours, bud. ?
19 Mar 2026 16:38:58
You keep fighting, Tophs. Thoughts totally with you, pal, and pray you'll beat this, and you absolutely can. ? Take care, my friend. ?