Ducky shaves head for Prostate Fundraiser

[Mom]

Power to you my friend! Bloody fantastic cause too

You needed a new helmet anyway didn't you

[ynot slow]

I hyjacked the two sites an stuck them on a speedway site,figured most guys might notice and take heed of the idea,and donate as well.

[Nasty]

Sponsorship done .. does that mean you will send me a pic????

[Mom]

$475 already!

Do you want an official KB photo taker?

[MadDuck]

I hyjacked the two sites an stuck them on a speedway site,figured most guys might notice and take heed of the idea,and donate as well.

Top effort. Thanks

Sponsorship done .. does that mean you will send me a pic????

Only if you promise not to use it as target practice on the dart board

Do you want an official KB photo taker?

Hmmmmm......like who

[Mom]

Hmmmmm......like who

I dont know Reckon if I tried hard I could find someone

[sinned]

I had my prostate taken out on the 20th of August and am currently at home recuperating - riding the hayabusa is out of the question until the end of this month.

December last year I had a regular check with the GP which included blood tests. The test result showed an elevation in the PSA from previous tests and this indicated a biopsy should be done.

In February I had a prostate biopsy. Not that pleasant - probe up the bum and 12 little core samples taken of the prostate. The result came back a month later and was inconclusive - two samples had PIN which are precancerous cells and or the biopsy samples missed cancerous cells. Three months later another biopsy and the result was early stage prostate cancer.

We had a holiday planned of 5 weeks to UK and Europe so we headed off on that knowing the best option for me was to have the prostate removed (radical prostatectomy). On return from holiday a booking was made for surgery. The removed prostate has since been analyzed and it appears the cancer was contained within the prostate. This news is as good as it gets.

My prostate cancer was caught early because I had 6 monthly visits to the doctor and my PSA levels were monitored. While there are life changing side effects to the operation the alternative was to die early and in pain from prostate cancer. I had the opportunity to make a choice because of regular check ups with my GP.

Guys if you are over 40 make an appointment for a health check and then schedule them for every 6 months. If you don't have the tests (PSA blood test and a doctor's finger up your bum to check you out) and you have prostate cancer by the time you notice something is wrong it could have spread beyond the prostate and you are basically fucked.

[MadDuck]

Wow thanks for sharing. I am pleased to hear you are on the road to recovery.

[Jacko2]

Wow thanks for sharing. I am pleased to hear you are on the road to recovery.

Well Done Cherie.
I probably need mine checked.
(thanks for offering)
Do I have to book in?

[Gwinch]

Cheers guys/gals and if the only thing I have done is raise awareness of this subject then I am a happy Ducky!

Cherie

Bless you Cherie for doing this for a great cause.

I have a personal experience with this at the moment as my grandfather has prostate cancer at the ripe old age of 91. He's going into pre-op tomorrow and his surgery is on the 21st (next Monday) but because of his age the doctors aren't sure if he'll make it out the other side... he's had a good run though! Many others pass on far earlier in their lifetimes so 91 isn't bad going at all.

I'm tempted to shave myself a mohawk to raise awareness for the cause now.

[MadDuck]

I gave a personal experience with this at the moment as my grandfather has prostate cancer at the ripe old age of 91. He's going into pre-op tomorrow and his surgery is on the 21st (next Monday) but because of his age the doctors aren't sure if he'll make it out the other side... he's had a good run though! Many others pass on far earlier in their lifetimes so 91 isn't bad going at all.

I'm tempted to shave myself a mohawk to raise awareness for the cause now.

91 is a tough age to have to be subjected to such an operation. Best of luck to your Grandfather!

As for the Mohawk - go on do it. I dont think that style would quite suit me though

[Brownbikerbabe]

Good for you!
I've always wanted to shave my head too. Maybe I will one day.

[Waxxa]

donation made...well done the team at Placemakers Whangaparoa

[MadDuck]

Well our online fundraising is up to $1,725. Blimmin fantastic!!!!

Our local businesses have been very generous with donating some pretty cool items for auction. The lovely team from Rodney Wayne at Whangaparaoa are going to come supervise make sure there is not too much carnage.

Thanks for all your support.

[MadDuck]

Well folks we have nearly reached $3,000 in our online fundraiser.

We have coming to our head shave: Hamish MacKay, Clint Brown and Peter... The Mad Butcher.

The local Fire Service came in and offered their support and will be there. Come and see Ducky embarassed and bald for a bloody good cause!