Biopsy results this morning. Been told I've stage 2 cancer of the prostate. Mulling over options, but good to have some resolution, and no sign of spread.
Rory Delargy
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- My favourite @rachaelblackmor moment was her choosing to retire at a time which stole no thunder from anyone else, when she could have hijacked any racing moment she wanted. A supreme athlete and the dictionary definition of class.What was your favourite Rachael Blackmore moment? It might be tough to top her Grand National success aboard Minella Times in 2021... 🤩
- A PSA result of 9.4 ug/L led me to have a prostate biopsy last December, with cancer diagnosed. Been a rough period, but had brachytherapy in June, and tested again yesterday. PSA level now 1.45 ug/L, and well within the "normal" range. #backontrack
- Well, Frankel's 14 and hasn't raced for a decade, so I'm firmly with Baaeed.How far would Frankel beat Baaeed if they were to race tomorrow?! 🌟 📍 Ascot 📏 1 Mile
- Been feeling low for past fortnight. Everything a struggle, but means a lot to get a call from a twitter friend just to check in (you know who you are), while all kind comments here appreciated. It IS good to talk.
- Have had the results of my PET scan. No sign of spread to lymph nodes, so that means a go-ahead for brachytherapy, with the procedure the week after the Derby.
- Whoever decided to call a filly by Camelot out of a Rakti mare "Camelot Rakti" should serve a lifetime ban from naming horses.
- Won't attempt to answer them, but thanks for the kind messages re my diagnosis. Prognosis is good, so I go into the New Year with a positive mindset.
- Got a picture of Enable? Surprisingly not. How about Bristol de Mai? Yeah, ok - but photoshop Daryl Jacob out. People aren't idiots.
- Had brachytherapy procedure yesterday in Guildford to eradicate tumour(s). Went well, and home for dinner, which was nice. Feeling ok, but no sign of super powers as yet.Biopsy results this morning. Been told I've stage 2 cancer of the prostate. Mulling over options, but good to have some resolution, and no sign of spread.
- They say Irish crowds are better behaved than English, so why is there always someone trying to strangle Jerry Hannon at the end of every race?
- "The problem with Irish racing is it's just Gordon and Willie"
- "Very good, Kian, but it's meant to be someone from your favourite book" "It is from a book, miss" "Really? Which one?" "Form book, innit."
