...and I get a call tonight about the painful swelling in my shoulder and back. Oncologist very calmly explains that he consultant radiologist is very concerned about the MRI, and that I will need to attend UCLH this week for ultrasound, Cardiac MRI, CT and biopsy.
I've been here before. I know what is about to happen. Stakes are far higher now though; two beautiful children, a wonderful wife...
Time to get my game head on.
Three bloody days...
That sucks. Hope they've got it early if its bad news.
Chin up youth and best foot forward. All the best.
Shit
So sorry to hear that bullheart--hoping for the best for you.
Best of luck fella.
Have followed your inspirational story and thought of you a lot when getting my prostate cancer treatment last year. My thoughts are with you.
You have beaten it once against the odds. There is no reason on this planet why you can't do it again.
Wishing all the positive vibes I can
Best of luck, keeping everything crossed for you...
Sending positive thoughts your way
You're tough, you've already proved that
Aah bollocks. Not much to add, your story gives hope to all those who need it when fighting these shitty diseases. Keep battling.
Fingers crossed for you and your family
As you say, it may be time to get stuck in again
Good luck fella,and thoughts to you all.
We never got round to that MTB ride we discussed after I made you cry in Wigan 🙂
I'll check my diary when this blips over
Kick its ass again
Nothing useful to say, but I hope it goes OK. Stay positive.
Best of luck to you. As above, kick its arse again.
Wife is having radiotherapy just now, so a small idea of what sort of things you are going through.
Like allot of others followed your inspirational reclaiming of life.
You've beaten the odds before. You know that nothing is certain in this realm and that positivity is a powerful thing.
You are immortal but best of luck all the same
Difficult to know what to write. Your story is one of the most inspirational things I have read. You've done it once against the odds, you can do it again. I know you can.
Thoughts with you but you're a fighter.
Your original thread was astonishing and inspiring (and even more gripping than the Picolax thread). I hope you'll defy medical science yet again.
Bummer. Kick it again. All the best.
My money's still on you as the out and out favourite to win.
I was also an avid reader of your inspirational thread. I'm sure you're gonna' show it who's the man again!
Sorry to hear that chap.
They need to write ""Hello, I am God, I'm a really big ****" on the front of Bibles don't they?
All the best mate
Shit. Just shit.
A few years ago you rode with mates at Bedgers. Always wanted to meet you. Whatever happens you've made one hell of an impact. But wife and kids... Really pulling for you. Best wishes.
John
Stay strong Mark and make that all positivity work for you again. Best wishes to you all.
Stay strong brother! You'll piss this!!!!
I've been here before.
And you know that your strength and amazing groundbreaking medicine makes a difference. All the best. Keep positive.
Stay strong.
Bad luck fella, fingers crossed for you.
Good luck to you and your family. We've got fingers crossed for a favourable outcome to these tests.
we are all with you fella. come on you can do this.
Kick it into touch Bullheart. You are awesome.
Shit news. Good luck with everything. Sure you can beat this again.
For anyone who didn't see the original thread, it's [url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/i-think-im-about-to-be-diagnosed-with-cancer-and-im-fairly-scared ]here[/url]
Fingers crossed mate.
Rubbish news, but just keep on going one day at a time. Best of luck.
We are all with you again Mark - this ain't gonna happen! X
Hey Champ you are the man to knock it out again. Fingers crossed and thoughts are with you.
Time to kill it again. Kill it dead, and when it's dead, kill it some more. Show it once more that it's picked the wrong motherlover to **** with.
I'm sure I'm not the only one to have thought "Jaysus, has it really been five years?" Best of luck this week bullheart.
Exactly. When it looked as though I had it that was the very first thing I read - all the way through - and it was inspirationalI'm sure I'm not the only one to have thought "Jaysus, has it really been five years?"
prayers goin' up for you
Best of luck with fighting this.
I'm sure I'm not the only one to have thought "Jaysus, has it really been five years?"
I still wear one of your t-shirts!!!
If we could, we would all be sat there with you (probably arguing with the Dr's telling how to do their job properly) but we would be there.
Please let us know how you get on.
All the best.
Always bad to hear this, even for people I don't know.
All the best for your results, just remember, medicine will have moved on in 5 years so you're in better shape than last time.
Good luck.
All the very, very best, man!
Good luck fella. Dig deep.
Good luck and kick its arse!
sorry to hear that you're going to be going throught this again, best wishes.
Mark, I followed the original thread, and was in awe of your bravery and attitude.
If you have to go through it all again I have no doubt that you can kick it's ass again. All the best, the whole of STW will be behind you.
Didn't seem like five years at all, which is scary enough in itself!
Don't get hung up on the three days thing, it obviously was a problem before that and it's not fate it's just chemistry, like the treatment. Power to you dude.
Good luck, it's only Cancer though, get some EPO on it and you could be winning Le Tour next year!!
On a more serious note (my Father-in-Law has just got the all clear after his third fight with it), so there is always Hope and if their brakes are too expensive try Shimano!!
Be Strong, bollox to all that LiveStrong guff!!
Yeah. Stupid thing got up off the floor. I've every confidence you'll kick it back there.
Man hug, sing out if you need anything at all.
Bullheart is Manny, Ricky is cancer!
[img] 
[/img]
I remember reading the original thread with tears in my eyes at most points.
You done it before, you'll do it again. Good luck fella!
lets face it. you are pulling one massive troll on it aint you!!
Letting it think it even has a chance, foolish growth on indeterminate nature, now smashing it in slacks!!!
I like your style.
Not now Cancer I am Busy
The Bullheart t-shirt will be worn this week in support of another defeat for cancer.
Dammit!
Look, you can do this (again). This time though, kick its arse PROPERLY!!
Hang tough lad, we're here if you need us.
Good luck Bullheart - you've done it before,
so once more up the hill.
we're willing you up and over the crest
Best of luck Bullheart. Kick it in the nuts!
I will be wearing my Bullheart T-Shirt tonight and rooting for you.
🙁 Can't express myself in words 🙁
Awww maaaaan. I saw the thread title, saw who the author was and thought, "No, don't be."
(I was also following your fight before, although I can't actually remember what my name was back then.)
I'm now sat here thinking of the Popeye cartoons when he eats his spinach and 'muscles up' for the fight. You've been here, you've beaten it. Stay strong.
I saw the thread title, saw who the author was and thought, "No, don't be."
My thoughts exactly. Crap, sorry dude. Everything crossed for you.
That's shit. Sending you good vibes here. I'm always pleased to see your name in the forum and can't believe it's five years since the Petesgaff posts.
But: as said above, don't get hung up on the 3 days. Your body doesn't keep a diary.
Also, I might be naive but you don't know anything yet, right?
Very best wishes.
You gotta pity those cells - their days are numbered!
Time for a new t-shirt design I think.
This really doesn't seem fair by the way, some people have it too easy by comparison.
All the best from us too- give it a thorough kicking.
Be strong fella and get it beat. Best wishes.
I'm sure I'm not the only one to have thought "Jaysus, has it really been five years?"
That was my first thought too!
Full of admiration since reading your first thread. Hopefully not bad news for you or your family.
Again, best wishes to you and kick it's arse again.
Terrible news. Good luck Bullheart, my thoughts and hopes are with you.
Not what I wanted to hear Mark, sincerely hope/wish/pray its all good.
Gary
All of us are behind you.
Your strength and great attitude to 'this' is going to be tested again.
Best wishes and healing vibes.
Bunnyhop x
That sucks, can't think of much to say other than good luck, at least you know what to expect if it is the worst news.
Just after I sold* my Team Bullheart shirts as well.
You selfish bastard. 😉
Let me know when we can do the next Team Bullheart event and I am up for it.
*to another STWer and the money went to Bullhearts charity
I'm sure I'm not the only one to have thought "Jaysus, has it really been five years?"
My thoughts too! I can't believe it's been that long since the original thread on here.
You are an inspiration and have more reasons than ever before to come out of this fight on top. Very best of luck.
Nick
Doesn't time fly when you're having fun. Best of luck with round two.
It must be like having to ride up the longest,steepest hill , into a headwind, with rain and snow falling all around you.In the dark.
You made it over last time and worked you way down to nearly the bottom, into the valley and the sunshine. Only to find out you have to do it all again.
You did it last time, you can do it this time . You know whats coming, whats going to be round that next corner. Its no biggie , cancer can go foxtrot to the far side of foxtrot. When its there it can foxtrot oscar a little bit more.
manhungs .... does this mean interacting with Az again? I might need councelling.
Very best wishes, my friend.