Rhod Gilbert. A Pain in the Neck

[AdeTuono]

This is a hard watch. Incredibly moving and emotional. Much respect to him for allowing his treatment to be documented like this.

[silverthorn2151]

Our son in law completed exactly the same treatment last week. Simply ghastly treatment and he's now praying for tge side effects to fade before getting some good news.

All we can do is offer practical help as and when but feel so helpless.

[Hammerhead]

Agreed. So glad he got the all clear.

Found out today an old friend and neighbour from my London days passed away due to cancer. Well three varieties of the effing stuff. Cancer can just eff off!

RIP Nick J.

[Jasandjules]

I had no idea he was unwell. Fingers crossed

[The Gauge]

Must watch this.

I remember seeing him and Mark Watson perform in a small room in a pub at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival many years ago, when they were unknowns. They shared the same spot, doing about 20 mins stand up each. They were both good, but Rhod really stood out.

[Siko]

Had almost exactly the same cancer at exactly the same time as Rhod. It’s fair to say 2022 was pretty ***tty but 2023 has been far better sofar, in fact today I passed my annual line check as a commercial pilot, so life is almost normal again. Just watching this now, it’s done brilliantly and very much how I remember my own NHS experience too. Well done Rhod

[silverthorn2151]

Siko said:

Had almost exactly the same cancer at exactly the same time as Rhod. It’s fair to say 2022 was pretty ***tty but 2023 has been far better sofar, in fact today I passed my annual line check as a commercial pilot, so life is almost normal again. Just watching this now, it’s done brilliantly and very much how I remember my own NHS experience too. Well done Rhod

Thats great to hear. Watching helplessly as a loved one goes through it is tough but that light in the distance must stay in our minds.

Really pleased for you. Well done you.

[The Gauge]

silverthorn2151 said:

Siko said:

Had almost exactly the same cancer at exactly the same time as Rhod. It’s fair to say 2022 was pretty ***tty but 2023 has been far better sofar, in fact today I passed my annual line check as a commercial pilot, so life is almost normal again. Just watching this now, it’s done brilliantly and very much how I remember my own NHS experience too. Well done Rhod

Thats great to hear. Watching helplessly as a loved one goes through it is tough but that light in the distance must stay in our minds.

Really pleased for you. Well done you.

Here here.

[Red9zero]

Very difficult watch. My Mother in law, who I never met, died from throat cancer, my Mother has just finished treatment for skin cancer and my step Father is awaiting results for prostate cancer at the moment. My wifes best mate has stage 4 breast cancer and has only a few years to live. Cancer truly is a . Fair play to Rhod for making this programme though.

[popeyewhite]

AdeTuono said:

This is a hard watch. Incredibly moving and emotional. Much respect to him for allowing his treatment to be documented like this.

He didn't 'allow' it - it was entirely his idea to share. His position as a TV personality meant he knew the right people to film and broadcast his story. I didn't watch it, I deal with cancer patients on an everyday basis though and can assure posters to this thread that Rhod was a very lucky chap to be able to share his emotions with a huge audience. The people I see during Adult Bereavement sessions (cancer pathway) would give almost anything to be able to air their soul to as many others as possible, such is the therapeutic nature of sharing.

I'm not taking anything away from Rhod - I've had esophageal cancer and a tumour under my tongue and the treatment and self-examination takes over your life not just at the time but for many years following. I wish Rhod all the very best from the bottom of my heart.

One opinion of celebrity cancer sufferers is they broaden the public knowledge of the subject and this may save lives...another opinion is they offer a way of coping which is unrealistic for most of the population - see the similar program Sarah Beeny made on her cancer 'battle'.

[Rh14n]

Watched this today, a really tough and emotional watch. I found myself tearing up and just wanted to reach into the TV to give him a hug. I'm sure his story will have touched the hearts of many and give us an insight into how truly awful this disease is.