I had stage 2 cancer diagnosed in 2005 and had a successful operation. Since then it hasnt returned and I have regular checkups. One thing I did have during the initial diagnosis and treatment was a positive attitude that you are showing here. We have something in common, I too love to make and edit my videos (drone flying) and recently bought a shitload of camping gear and ready to hit the road. Proud of you mate from Western Australia.
Thanks mate, I really appreciate that. I agree so much with your philosophy too. Positivity (at the very least) energises the body, where anxiety and negativity brings pain and drains the systems. Life is too short to roll over and give up!
Hi Keith, I'm new to your channel and only came across it by accident looking at FIFO worker videos. I love your candid approach and presentation of everything and I sincerely wish you all the best with everything !
Well done, Keithy. You are an absolute champion and I very much admire your grit and determination in putting out these videos when events in your medical recovery journey are presently not going so well for you. I equally believe that you very much have the right attitude and determination to beat this foe and will then go forward to enjoy many happy years in old age retirement. (Some time off, I might add). I recently turned 75 and six years ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Group 5 prostate cancer. Highest risk of death and most virulent strain of the cancer. I only include the following text to demonstrate that just when you may think that your time is up, other doors often open and there is a bright, shining light at the end of the gloomy tunnel. My PSA level at time of diagnosis was 27 and rose to 30+ by the time I had my prostate out. (PSA Test = Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - a test used to determine the possible presence of prostate cancer). For those unfamiliar with PSA readings, a desirable or 'acceptable' PSA level for a man of my age at that time would have been 3.5-4.0. In the lead-up years before that reading, my PSA level had been 0.1, but I did not go and see my GP (who happens to also be a good mate) for more than 4 years because there was (supposedly) nothing wrong with me. I eventually went to see my GP to get a referral to another specialist and he insisted that I get a blood test to check on my PSA level. Therein he undoubtedly saved my life. I am now in perfect health (unvaccinated I might add and with my prostate long removed) and very much look forward to a few more years on the planet. My PSA level has remained immeasurable since Nov 2017. I include the following text to request that any of your Followers who are around the age of 50 or above, to please go and have your PSA level tested. In Australia, our Government medical system fully covers the cost of PSA testing once per year. It is a simple blood test that you can have after referral from your doctor and you should be notified of a result within 2 working days. Your life may well depend on it. In closing, I will shock your Followers with some statistics that my own Urologist (a specialist with approx 40 years experience) told me: 50% of men in western society (eg. Aus, UK, US) at age fifty (50) HAVE prostate cancer. 70% at age 70, and 100% at age 100. HOWEVER, 85% of those men with prostate cancer DIE WITH IT, RATHER THAN BECAUSE OF IT. Only 15% die because of the disease. Most contract a less aggressive strain of prostate cancer and if detected early, it can generally be cured. Or they will die from other causes (stroke, heart attack, etc and including old age), rather than as a result of the prostate cancer. My father had prostate cancer and my father-in-law died because of the disease. But both were vastly less informed than now. Enough from me, but for others in this forum, please arrange a PSA test if you are age 50 and above (Keithy obviously excluded). Very few Australian men openly discuss this topic with their friends and colleagues. Keithy: I will write separately via your listed email as I may have some medical material that could prove beneficial in your case. Hang in there, Champion. Onwards and upwards - with many more great years in front of you. And thank you also for your most entertaining and informative channel and the massive personal effort involved therein. Greatly appreciated, thank you. (I live in Brisbane QLD}. All the very best Rob Martin
G’day Rob, and thanks for your comment! I must say it’s very detailed but definitely outlined the need to be proactive towards medical checks, as you say - 50+ is the time to make these things happen more frequently. Your story is amazing, and it’s great to see you here and doing well! It truly is an amazing read, and it’s fantastic to have the opportunity to not only hear your story, but that it’s shared with many who may watch and read the comments in the video. I’ll keep an eye on the emails, thanks mate, I appreciate it! Take care and chat soon. Keithy
Well shitballs. That’s not the update I was hoping to hear! From the early vids to now, the progress has been mega. I remember the notepad days. I’m hoping this clinical trial thing works and kicks its ass! Keep fighting, we are rooting for you over this side of the ditch. Give radar a big pat from this side too. Catch you on the next one!
As you know from us, fingers, toes and everything crossed for you here in Tassie, that you get on the trial, and it works for you 😊 Cheers Rob and Shelly
Hey mate, I'm so sorry to hear what's happening. I've just been told mines come back (this video put the shits up me a little cause I learnt stuff I didn't know, but I need to hear facts, so thank you for sharing). Was first diagnosed 4 years ago (2 months after setting foot on a drill rig in NT)! Bloody dirty!! Doc's working out what to do atm (I've already had surgery once).
G’day mate, this is unreal to hear, thank you for posting! You are right - I felt the same way as you when I was told as well (I feel ya!). I hope yours is sorted fast with a positive outcome mate 👍🏻
@gerard8439 Damn bro, you too. I came across Keithy's channel years ago and saw his videos regarding his condition. I never have been through this specific health issue, an issue only you, Keithy, and others who have the same condition, can understand. What drill rig were you on? Jumbo, long-hole, diamond drill, other?
@@mike4802 Thanks, Mike! I'm not too happy about it all, but it is what it is. Diamond drilling! It was hard, yakka. I was in Tanami looking for gold!! I only just came across Keithy recently. I miss the camping, fourby and mining talk!! What about yourself? Are you in the mining game?
@@Keithy_W Thanks, Keithy. I'm a bit sooky at the moment, but I'm planning some travel before things hit the fan, which will cheer me up. I hope everything goes well for you!
@@gerard8439 Yeah, bro. I am a Mining Engineer. I worked for a few years long time ago, took a long break to focus on my health, and now I am thinking about coming back. I did at least 1 year of underground work which, honestly, I find to be a lot more interesting than working in the office. Specifically, working with the jumbo drill rigs was my favourite. The mining industry is completely different to other industries. It will tear you down and rebuild you into a new character with a thick skin. I have not worked on a diamond drill however, I know that it is hard work, lugging around and loading/unloading all those drill rods.
hey Im new on your channel sorry bout the tumour, Im from denmark looking into the fifo gig In australia, and have no idea how to get into it, and if its even possible for a guy like me, im a concrete worker and have been for 12 years dealt with reinforcement, maybe you could give a few pointers how to get a foot in
G’day mate, thanks for the kind words 👍🏻 It would be a long chat to ask so many questions and determine exactly what would suit you to get in to the mines! If you want, feel free to message me on Facebook @chillingwithkeithy. Otherwise, the best advice I can offer, once you are in Australia, get a generic mining induction, and search the job advertisements online to see what other skills you can get in order to fit the job you’re looking at!
@jacobnielsen4080 I am a Mining Engineer. Reading through your comment, you mentioned something to do with concrete reinforcement. A major part of underground mining is shotcreting, as reinforcement for the backs (i.e. ceiling) of underground development drives (i.e. tunnels). You may want to use keywords such as shotcrete, shotcrete mining, etc. in searching for jobs in the mines.
😂 "No shit!" Love the attitude! Keep busy and do what you can do!
Thank you for the tips also, I really enjoyed the video.
You take care! 🇦🇺🤙
I had stage 2 cancer diagnosed in 2005 and had a successful operation. Since then it hasnt returned and I have regular checkups. One thing I did have during the initial diagnosis and treatment was a positive attitude that you are showing here. We have something in common, I too love to make and edit my videos (drone flying) and recently bought a shitload of camping gear and ready to hit the road. Proud of you mate from Western Australia.
Thanks mate, I really appreciate that. I agree so much with your philosophy too. Positivity (at the very least) energises the body, where anxiety and negativity brings pain and drains the systems.
Life is too short to roll over and give up!
Hi Keith, I'm new to your channel and only came across it by accident looking at FIFO worker videos. I love your candid approach and presentation of everything and I sincerely wish you all the best with everything !
Thanks mate, I appreciate it. Glad to have you here! Welcome 👍🏻
Well done, Keithy.
You are an absolute champion and I very much admire your grit and determination in putting out these videos when events in your medical recovery journey are presently not going so well for you. I equally believe that you very much have the right attitude and determination to beat this foe and will then go forward to enjoy many happy years in old age retirement. (Some time off, I might add).
I recently turned 75 and six years ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Group 5 prostate cancer. Highest risk of death and most virulent strain of the cancer.
I only include the following text to demonstrate that just when you may think that your time is up, other doors often open and there is a bright, shining light at the end of the gloomy tunnel.
My PSA level at time of diagnosis was 27 and rose to 30+ by the time I had my prostate out. (PSA Test = Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - a test used to determine the possible presence of prostate cancer). For those unfamiliar with PSA readings, a desirable or 'acceptable' PSA level for a man of my age at that time would have been 3.5-4.0.
In the lead-up years before that reading, my PSA level had been 0.1, but I did not go and see my GP (who happens to also be a good mate) for more than 4 years because there was (supposedly) nothing wrong with me. I eventually went to see my GP to get a referral to another specialist and he insisted that I get a blood test to check on my PSA level. Therein he undoubtedly saved my life.
I am now in perfect health (unvaccinated I might add and with my prostate long removed) and very much look forward to a few more years on the planet. My PSA level has remained immeasurable since Nov 2017.
I include the following text to request that any of your Followers who are around the age of 50 or above, to please go and have your PSA level tested. In Australia, our Government medical system fully covers the cost of PSA testing once per year. It is a simple blood test that you can have after referral from your doctor and you should be notified of a result within 2 working days. Your life may well depend on it.
In closing, I will shock your Followers with some statistics that my own Urologist (a specialist with approx 40 years experience) told me: 50% of men in western society (eg. Aus, UK, US) at age fifty (50) HAVE prostate cancer. 70% at age 70, and 100% at age 100. HOWEVER, 85% of those men with prostate cancer DIE WITH IT, RATHER THAN BECAUSE OF IT. Only 15% die because of the disease.
Most contract a less aggressive strain of prostate cancer and if detected early, it can generally be cured. Or they will die from other causes (stroke, heart attack, etc and including old age), rather than as a result of the prostate cancer. My father had prostate cancer and my father-in-law died because of the disease. But both were vastly less informed than now.
Enough from me, but for others in this forum, please arrange a PSA test if you are age 50 and above (Keithy obviously excluded). Very few Australian men openly discuss this topic with their friends and colleagues.
Keithy: I will write separately via your listed email as I may have some medical material that could prove beneficial in your case.
Hang in there, Champion. Onwards and upwards - with many more great years in front of you.
And thank you also for your most entertaining and informative channel and the massive personal effort involved therein. Greatly appreciated, thank you. (I live in Brisbane QLD}.
All the very best
Rob Martin
G’day Rob, and thanks for your comment! I must say it’s very detailed but definitely outlined the need to be proactive towards medical checks, as you say - 50+ is the time to make these things happen more frequently.
Your story is amazing, and it’s great to see you here and doing well! It truly is an amazing read, and it’s fantastic to have the opportunity to not only hear your story, but that it’s shared with many who may watch and read the comments in the video.
I’ll keep an eye on the emails, thanks mate, I appreciate it!
Take care and chat soon.
Keithy
Well shitballs. That’s not the update I was hoping to hear!
From the early vids to now, the progress has been mega. I remember the notepad days.
I’m hoping this clinical trial thing works and kicks its ass!
Keep fighting, we are rooting for you over this side of the ditch. Give radar a big pat from this side too.
Catch you on the next one!
Thanks mate! Much appreciated. I will give radar extra pats from you 😀
Get well soon mate
God be with you 💪
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing, all the very best every day.
Thanks mate
As you know from us, fingers, toes and everything crossed for you here in Tassie, that you get on the trial, and it works for you 😊
Cheers Rob and Shelly
Thanks so much Team Tazzie! I appreciate you guys.
Hey mate, I'm so sorry to hear what's happening.
I've just been told mines come back (this video put the shits up me a little cause I learnt stuff I didn't know, but I need to hear facts, so thank you for sharing).
Was first diagnosed 4 years ago (2 months after setting foot on a drill rig in NT)! Bloody dirty!!
Doc's working out what to do atm (I've already had surgery once).
G’day mate, this is unreal to hear, thank you for posting! You are right - I felt the same way as you when I was told as well (I feel ya!). I hope yours is sorted fast with a positive outcome mate 👍🏻
@gerard8439 Damn bro, you too. I came across Keithy's channel years ago and saw his videos regarding his condition. I never have been through this specific health issue, an issue only you, Keithy, and others who have the same condition, can understand.
What drill rig were you on? Jumbo, long-hole, diamond drill, other?
@@mike4802 Thanks, Mike! I'm not too happy about it all, but it is what it is.
Diamond drilling! It was hard, yakka. I was in Tanami looking for gold!!
I only just came across Keithy recently. I miss the camping, fourby and mining talk!!
What about yourself? Are you in the mining game?
@@Keithy_W Thanks, Keithy. I'm a bit sooky at the moment, but I'm planning some travel before things hit the fan, which will cheer me up.
I hope everything goes well for you!
@@gerard8439 Yeah, bro. I am a Mining Engineer. I worked for a few years long time ago, took a long break to focus on my health, and now I am thinking about coming back. I did at least 1 year of underground work which, honestly, I find to be a lot more interesting than working in the office. Specifically, working with the jumbo drill rigs was my favourite. The mining industry is completely different to other industries. It will tear you down and rebuild you into a new character with a thick skin.
I have not worked on a diamond drill however, I know that it is hard work, lugging around and loading/unloading all those drill rods.
glad you are allright man
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Cheers Keithy, good to see you smiling though a rugged but with some hope update. Emailed your Stubby acct. Al
Thanks Al, I’ll head over and have a peek in the old emails directly 👍🏻
hey Im new on your channel sorry bout the tumour, Im from denmark looking into the fifo gig In australia, and have no idea how to get into it, and if its even possible for a guy like me, im a concrete worker and have been for 12 years dealt with reinforcement, maybe you could give a few pointers how to get a foot in
G’day mate, thanks for the kind words 👍🏻
It would be a long chat to ask so many questions and determine exactly what would suit you to get in to the mines! If you want, feel free to message me on Facebook @chillingwithkeithy.
Otherwise, the best advice I can offer, once you are in Australia, get a generic mining induction, and search the job advertisements online to see what other skills you can get in order to fit the job you’re looking at!
@jacobnielsen4080 I am a Mining Engineer. Reading through your comment, you mentioned something to do with concrete reinforcement. A major part of underground mining is shotcreting, as reinforcement for the backs (i.e. ceiling) of underground development drives (i.e. tunnels). You may want to use keywords such as shotcrete, shotcrete mining, etc. in searching for jobs in the mines.
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Thanks mate 👍🏻