You said it, Bram. The overwhelming feeling I get from every one of Pat's videos is what a thoroughly good person he is. Very pleased to hear how well this story went, Pat. All the best 🙂
Sounds like you have been through a lot recently, not a pleasant experience I can tell. I wish you all the best for the future Pat. The BBC can shove their TV license, give me The Patrick Dickinson Show any day of the week!
Patrick you have reach hero status in our household over the years. We find ourselves using the prefix 'Pat Dickinson' for a difficult route up a hill or weather conditions that are extreme. ''Dad are you sure about camping up there its a bit Pat Dickinson''. Wish you all the best!
That is brilliant. I know exactly what you mean! I'm only new to Patrick's channel, but another channel I watch (Survival Russia) always has me using the presenters shenanigans to describe an everyday challenge,lol. 😊
Just watching you on my tv. I have to say that I'm a fan of your adventures and you know that I would love to join you one day. Telling us your story has touched us as a family and we say to you that we are glad you have recovered well and we send our wishes to you. As you can tell I have subscribed and I get the alerts so I had to watch immediately. So glad you are ok. Best regards Lee
While I was initially shocked and saddened when I read the title of this video, I'm delighted to learn that you're fully recovered and fighting-fit again, Patrick. I've followed your channel for some time now, and find your videos are both thoroughly entertaining and informative. I generally make a conscious effort not to pass comment in the comments section of videos - when I do it's rare - however, on this occasion I felt it necessary to simply wish you all the very best.
Nice to hear from you Martin and congrats, your channel is doing great. I thought I was invincible, would appear not, just a blip, be back out camping and exploring very soon, all the best Pat
Thank goodness it was caught in time and that we have the expertise and the NHS that can help in our times of need and sooner or later everyone will have that need. It's a difficult subject to broach especially whether to tell the wider public or just keep it close to family and friends but thanks for sharing it with us Pat. Good luck for the future and I'm looking forward to your upcoming Wild camps:) Sandy
Nice to hear from you Sandy, like you say difficult one, decided to tell everybody as I meet a lot of people who recognise me, I would say yes I, am all OK, but I was,nt, and could no say why. A lot happier now people know, I like to be honest with people. I was lucky with that my cancer, physically it was a easy one to treat, but it has been more difficult to get my head round it, I thought I was invincible obviously we are all not. Looking forward now, several wildcamps panned and really looking forward to waking up high in the hills looking down on my city of Sheffield, Pat
No one is invincible Pat. There will be many who watch this and think it will never happen to them. Unfortunately life has it's way with us and we will all need the NHS for various reasons sooner or later. I personally live with a type of brain tumour called acoustic neuroma. Most of the tumor was removed many years ago but a fragment was left due to its location and is now growing again. Luckily it is slow growing and I am monitored occasionally. Like you I am quite well at the moment.
@@WiltshireMan Hi Sandy just found your latest message, yes life can throw all sorts of surprises at you, I had read about your tumor you had on your website, I must admit I thought everything was OK, but as long as they monitor it that's good. I suppose medical treatments have advanced if you needed more treatment. I have followed your channel since I started out, and you have always impressed me with your many hobbies, interests and adventures, long may they continue, all the best Pat
Thanks Stuart, feeling great and ready to get back out wildcamping, like the look of that roast beef you did, might try that in my oven, all the best Pat
@@patrickdickinson6492 the roast beef was a little over the top cooking for camping but it was great dont fancy carry a dutch oven too far its 15kg great for camping not too far from your car mate atb stuart
So much love and respect for you Patrick, sir. I love Sheffield and you've opened up many more secrets of the city through your videos. My young son enjoys your channel too. Thanks so much.
Yes Clive I read all the comments and tried to answer them all, which I couldn't. I was overwhelmed with a the caring and thoughtful comments, so many kind and caring people out there, thanks Pat
Big Fan of yours Pat, must have watched almost all your Vids, and commented on few. So Pleased to hear you're recovered. Very Best Wishes from Me and all your followers Roj
I've noticed the scars and have wondered if that was the case. I'm so thankful you're O.K. Having lost a number of loved ones to cancer in the last few years I realise how precious life is and that we shouldn't take it for granted. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
They don't make blokes like you anymore mate, top bloke, a legend even and an inspiration to us all. I hope to be like you if and when I reach your age. I thought something was up and everyone i know that watches your channel including my girlfriend said that somethings not right with Patrick. We were all really worried about you mate but I'm so glad and happy for you now. Brave man to sit and tell us your story. I lost my father to cancer when I was only 13, it's an awful thing. But as you said, research and cures have come a long way. Take your time pal and look after yourself, none of us think less of you, you're a national treasure to us all! On a lighter note, I bet you've got some moves on the dance floor! Lol. Atb Tom.
Thanks Tom so kind of you to say and thanks for your vidios I enjoy watching them with both of you on your camps. Feel fine and will be back out camping soon, all the best Pat
Pat, glad you’ve shared your experiences on ‘mental health awareness day’. There won’t be anyone in this country not affected by the big C at some point (directly or indirectly) this will be on CZcams for a long time and I’m sure someone will watch it who is at their lowest ebb, let’s hope it helps pick them up and point them towards a positive outcome. Well done and good luck for the future 👍 S
Glad you're in remission now. 👍All the best. My wife had breast cancer and a years full treatment regime in 2014 to 2015. It's a tough challenge indeed.
Thanks for your comments yes it is hard and a lot of us are going to face the same challenge one day, I class myself as very lucky, mine was so easily treated, all the best Pat
Bloody hell Pat ...! I’m so pleased your ok fella as your a total legend and your videos bring back so many memories of areas I lived in. You stay safe and well mate...! Huge Respect Oakbrook Simon
Hi Pat. As a Yorkshireman now living in Kent, I miss my hometown of Sheffield and the Peak District very much. I also love walking, exploring and wild camping, so watching your videos and listening to your familiar accent gives me no end of pleasure. I was so shocked to see the title of this video, but then so pleased to hear that you are now well. Keep up the good work, take care and "see you in a bit.." All the best, David
Thanks for the caring thoughts David, feeling fine now, very lucky and grateful to the NHS. You probably won, t recognise Sheffield, half The Moor has been demolished and sky scrapers going up all over, and the place is full of 1000,s of students,. Luckly y the beer is still very good, all the best Pat
@@patrickdickinson6492 Thanks for your reply Pat. Yes, my wife and I were surprised how the city centre was looking on our last visit. Glad the Peak District doesn't change much. Agree on the beer...here's to your good health and many more adventures in the future 🍻
Patrick thank you for this video and a fantastic discussion of the treatment of thyroid cancer from a patient’s perspective. I am a recently retired thyroid cancer nurse specialist and I can say it is an excellent presentation of the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of thyroid cancer. All the best for the future. Ken
Thanks Ken, I suppose I followed the whole procedure through and it was the dominating thing in my life for a year. Had a check up a few weeks ago and any indicators in my blood are non existent so basically all cured, obviously further check ups to follow. I,am on 150 micro grams of thyroxine and the consultant said he would lower it to 125, so all things looking good. Stay safe and all the best to you at this worrying time, thanks Pat
Hi pat really pleased to hear that you have come through your odeal .lost my lovely wife to this awful disease in January this year and only found your channel recently.you are an inspiration to all take care and keep strong
Thanks Malcolm and so sorry to hear about your loss, life can be so fragile at times, must,nt take it for granted, more wild camping soon, all the best Pat
You're candour is appreciated my friend! I've bought tents solely on your recommendations and reviews. I even love your vidz on Sheffield's infrastructure too! Not to mention the tree dangling exploits (and that....homage to you and yours). Whoah ballroom dancing!!! I'm so looking towards your next installments my friend. Keep yourselves safe and if there's owt i can do....please message me as you were such an inspiration already anyway..ATB M8..Fraser..👍
THANK YOU PATRICK for your idea to make public your struggles in this video which is partly matter of fact, party filled with touchingly restrained emotions. I do understand very well why you felt the need to tell your story and why you were ill at ease to speak about it beforehand. I will follow your videos from now on. And I wish you the best Patrick!!!
Thank you Barbara at first I thought I could hide my problem with my thyroid, but people who I met asked me how I was and I would say all Ok, I, am happier now everyone knows what was wrong and I no longer have to hide things. Feeling fine now and looking forward to getting back out wildcamping, all the best Pat
Thanks for sharing Pat . I had the same issues years ago . Synthroid is the name here for the Meds . Let's get on with some wild camping . Dan from Canada out .
Sorry to hear you’ve had a tough time Pat- good to hear the news that it’s all been sorted now, and you can carry on enjoying life whilst also making interesting videos for us to watch! Looking forward to the next wildcamp...! Best wishes to you x
Hi Patrick , I am a 40 something forklift truck driver from Scotland who watches your videos religiously. I have bought a tent and started going out on the hills again. I'm looking at a Kawasaki er650 for next year. So you could say your videos have had a little bit of an effect on me. I'm sending my best wishes your way, and just want to say thank you for all the effort you put into making your videos. I look forward to each and every one of them, long may they keep coming. All the best.
That’s so sad to hear Patrick you’re a wonderful man & a inspiration to many & been a fellow Sheffielder I wish you a speedy recovery stay strong 💪🏻 pal .🥃 Iv not watched yet still at work just the headline made me jump .
Patrick, I really like watching your videos. I did a five week hospital stay last year and l spent lots of time watching your videos over and over again. People grumble about the state of the NHS but they saved my life which I will be eternally grateful, I thank each and everyone who helped me. I'm so pleased that you are on the up and look forward to you next video. Take care Pat, you have some very genuine followers that wish you and your family well x
PATRICK: My beloved 73-year-old partner had this in 2008 - the same year I had a major cardiac arrest owing to 'Complete Cardiac Block'. He still goes to the gym three times a week; and is more fit than any man of 73 ought to be!!! Hope you have the same prognosis and life-extension that we both have!
You’re a star Pat, and I’m so pleased you’ve made a full recovery, I’ve loved watching all your videos, and you’ve inspired me to get out and explore the Peak District plus try wild camping, which has brought a lot of enjoyment to my life. Thank you for your part in that, and I look forward to many more videos. All the best, Richard.
God bless you Patrick you're an inspiration to us all. I love your videos as I was born in Sheffield in 1960 and spent the first 14 years of my life there. I have beautiful memories of the area and your videos bring back so many emotions, I've lived in Vancouver Canada since 1974 and the last time I visited there was 79. Stay strong and healthy and positive you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Chris and glad my vidios bring back memories, city is changing all the time with new buildings going up, alot of it for student accommodation. I, am feeling fine and lots of more videos to come, thanks Pat
So sorry to hear this - hope you will be fine! I must confess I thought something was wrong as I went through your videos. I was concerned. I love your channel. God bless.
Bloody ell! You lived from one appointment to the next and yet still put out some great films! Very well done, your an absolute star. Take it easy stay healthy and keep us in your adventures.
Oh Pat darling i am so glad, you will be ok. Lovely to see you bravely informing others, of your battles. Regarding your illnes, im glad you have beaten it. God bless you and keep you safe 💕 you are such a treasure good fella.
Thank you Mary, it was a shock at the time, especially as I,am very rarely I'll at all, but grateful to the NHS that everything has worked out OK, thanks Pat
I'm so happy that they successfully rid you of cancer! My friend of 66 yrs wasn't so lucky. She got diagnosed with lung cancer from a routine x-ray last October, then a scan but it was too late because it had developed to terminal. She caught covid just before xmas was sent into hospital and then sent home to live out the short time she had left and she passed away in May! Devastating!
Mine was so easy compared to alot of people, must admitt although I new I would be OK it scared me and mentaly was very scary, still scares me if I think too much about it. Looking to the furure now, thanks Pat
I know you've had a lot of comments on this Patrick, but I want to add that I'm very pleased and happy that you are ok and really enjoy the hard work that you put into your videos. It is very brave of you to have made and published this news onto CZcams and I sincerely hope that you continue a healthy life long into the future - not only for us here on your channel but for you as a person and your family - you are clearly one of life's 'good ones'. As you can see with many of the comments on here, we all appreciate and enjoy the time, effort and knowledge that you share with us. Thanks Patrick, all the best.
Really nice comments there, and I, am overwhelmed with so many thoughtful comments I have received. Was in two minds whether to put this vidio on, it seemed pointless trying to hide it what had happened, and might even help people in a similar condition, so decided to share my story, certainly feels better and makes life simple. Feeling very well now and eager to get back out exploring and wildcamping, all the best Pat
Good to see you are over it Patrick, my wife and I have both had the same issue as you over the years, she had cancer in her thyroid and had it all removed I am having it all removed fingers crossed within the next month as I have repeated graves disease which has affected me for the past 5 years. love your wild camping channel as I am getting into it too here in Norway :)
Thanks Mark and hope your both ok , never new anything about our thyroid until recent problems, thought I was invincible, anyway feeling fine now and a new wild camping vidio out in a few hours, nice to hear from Norway, all the best Pat
Glad you will be fine Patrick. I had a cancer issue three years ago and now, fortunately I'm doing fine. I was surprised at the amount of support from my friends in the ham radio community, amazing. When I was in agony for the six months or so before my op, I used to dream that I would go camping, with my little Caterham Seven and see more of the UK. I also dreamt about buying a pair of Loake Royal brogue shoes in burgundy (thats another story) and I indeed fulfilled that dream! Anyway, I suppose my point is, that now I have a new lease of life, I'm determined to get my camping gear together and get out there next year, YOU have been part of my story too! I've watched several of your vids and have found them very educational. I won't be walking that much, as now my mobility is not as good since the op, BUT I will be living the dream, as soon as the warmer weather arrives. Thank you sooo much Patrick, wishing you a speedy recovery- cheers, Keith
All the best, Patrick. You can beat this thing - I did. Mine was testicular 16 years ago and I'm still well and free. The same one killed my dad, so it shows how things have moved on and how important catching it early is. Keep posting and you know we are all behind you...
Never mind a wild camping video I think the next upload should be you and your Mrs doing a Paso Doble!!! By the way I need that shed! Glad you're on the mend.
Hi Pat. Not only do we share the same city, but the same birthday! Wow ☺️. Keep that Sheffield steel running through those veins! Im sure you will have at least 23,000 people wishing you well.👍Looking forward to your upcoming adventures.
Hello Patrick, as an ex international student at Sheffield Hallam, I must say that I know Sheffield much better after watching your videos than what I personally try to discover during my two years as student.. Very grateful
Hi Patrick. Glad you're doing well. Just to say that I've been down the same road as you. All the scans and hospital visits, fine needle aspiration, removal of my thyroid (and tumour) and radioactive iodine treatment, although I spent five days in isolation at the hospital for that. I'm on Levothyroxine, my voice is sometimes a little croaky and I get tired easily but my scar is hardly noticeable. All the best for the future.
You are a true star. 14 years in the nhs your attitude and mental strength can go a long way to the cure. There was no cancer in our family until Chernobyl ALLEGEDLY as we have no deviance to prove. All the very best to you and your family for a bright future Cheers
Kinder, Wild camping, Tree Climbing, Canals or Tunnels, Home made camping ovens have been/are/continue to be/will be, inspirational and educational videos. Your message, entwined with personal and educational reflections on your Cancer journey is, educational and inspirational. Thank-you Patrick. All the best for the future journey. Enjoy your Wild Camping.
Patrick you have just made two major achievements here 1) Beating Thyroid Cancer and 2) sharing your story - probably your best video IMO and you have made some belters. Upwards and onwards :) ATB Dave
I don't know you - but found your SRT tree climbing video today - and feel very connected to you already; you are easy to relate to; thank you for your videos - and I wish we could meet; take care Patrick.
Hi and nice to talk, this video a one off, all OK now, helped a lot knowing people new what had been happening. Most of my videos are about adventure, and fun, all the best Pat
Bloody hell! What a headline! I'm chuffed that the treatment has gone well, cancer is by far our biggest fear and with my dad currently having treatment for Prostate cancer (sadly advanced), I really get pleased when someone has fought the evil disease and beaten it! Good luck for the future, and thanks for sharing, not only this experience, but all of them.
Yes bit of a shocking title, but difficult knowing what to say. I was lucky, early diagnosis and fairly straight forward to treat. Thanks for the kind thoughts, Pat
Thanks for your story pat. Better to talk about it definitely. I'm wild camping right now 650m up in the lake district! Tent pole snapped but I am using a walking pole to hold my tent up so it's all good. All the best.
Came as such a shock Pat. I can't believe it.... DANCING as well as everything thing else. You ain't got time for cancer so glad you've kicked it into touch. Joking apart I wish you all the very best.
Thanks David, yes I think the dancing was more of a shock to people than the cancer, feeling fine now and planning plenty of wildcamps, thank for the thoughtful comments, Pat
So glad the treatment worked for you Patrick. Our NHS is wonderful. I wish a healthy and happy future to yourself and all who have been through something similar.
Thanks Alan yes very grateful to our NHS, was in two minds whether to put this on CZcams, but happier now everyone knows what has been going on, and it may help someone in a similar position, all the best Pat
Respect Pat for being honest and open about your set back. As my Nan said often "tomorrow is the start of the rest of you life". Really looking forward to seeing your videos, wild camping especially. Enjoy yourself!
Hi Patrick, I can understand that this was not an easy decision for you to make, by going public with such a personal condition is not a route for everyone. However, your natural outgoing willingness to share your lifestyle and interests, is I believe entirely consistent with your decision to share your health experience with us. Thanks and Yes you’re right, seeing you scampering across the mist laden fells and scaling up hazardous security defences, no one would have guessed you were less than well at the time. I, like many of your followers have dealt with serious health issues in my life and they are undoubtedly daunting realisations that simply go to prove that ‘we are not invincible’. ‘No man is an island entire of itself’ and these moments prove that we all need to rely upon others to get by at some time in our lives. Our National Health Service is, beyond question ‘second to none’ and my wife I were very grateful for the dedication and expert attention I received when I was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer. Well done and good luck with your future adventures. Long may we be able to share them with you, and I mean that ‘from both sides of the screen’........! With 23k followers so far, it indicates that you are most probably ‘on the right track’
Thank you for those great comments, alot of truth in what you say, and full gratitude to our NHS, I like to be honest with people and it has helped, all the best Pat
Biggest revelation here was the ballroom dancing thing! Bless you Pat. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. May the wind be gentle on your tent.
I found out I had bladder cancer in February. I was scared initially, but decided I was going to get out of this alive. After months of chemo and an 8 hour surgery I will, like you, make a full recovery. It’s been a tough journey, and I am not done with the rehab yet. But this time next year I will be 90% back to normal. Good luck with your recovery.
Thanks Steve, felt better that everyone new what had been going on, better to be truthful and not hide things, feeling fine and out wildcamping this week, all the best Pat
Glad everything’s ok Patrick. I had a heart attack last year at 47 so taken me some time to get back in to wild camping. But loving your channel it’s been my inspiration to get out in the wild again. All the best.
Thanks Stephen, we just don,t know what is round the corner, make the most of life while we can. Hope your recovery is going well and your back out soon, all the best Pat
Good call posting this video Pat, and I'm sure the number of positive comments on here will show you the respect with which you are held by so many people.
So glad you are on the mend Patrick , we all take our good health for granted till we get a wee scare , I had a seziour about 3 years ago , since then I've got into wild camping with my dog & found so many tips & enjoyment from watching your videos , take care , cheers Sandy.
Shocked to hear the news my mother had fibroid cancer 32 years ago and she still with us now she had a thyroid taken out. Take care keep the videos coming.
I'm so happy that the treatment has gone well, reading the title was like finding out a good friend has had cancer. If you ever feel like making a video about your younger days fishing trips to Fiskerton, 5 mile house, there are some great pubs nearby and a local brewery. It would be a pleasure to get you a pint or two. All the best for the future and cheers to your good health and adventures. Rob
It is not the illness that shocked me Pat ,its the ballroom dancing malarkey !! Glad to hear that your all sorted and will be back out there doing the things that you enjoy . Looking forward to the next wild camping adventure :)
You’re a good Man Patrick and we all think the world of you. Here’s to a healthy future for you 🍻
Thanks Bram and it's certainly looking good and healthy, all the best Pat
@@patrickdickinson6492 you inspired me to go out and explore, i bought some waders last week and me and a friend plan on walking up the river don
where trying to find the orignial stepping stones that came from the chapel on the bridge to the pubs river level door
Seconded!!! You are very inspirational Patrick
You said it, Bram. The overwhelming feeling I get from every one of Pat's videos is what a thoroughly good person he is.
Very pleased to hear how well this story went, Pat. All the best 🙂
Sounds like you have been through a lot recently, not a pleasant experience I can tell. I wish you all the best for the future Pat. The BBC can shove their TV license, give me The Patrick Dickinson Show any day of the week!
Well put👉💎👈!!
Thanks Chris, nice of you to say, and my show will be going from strength to strength, got some great wildcamps planned, all the best Pat
Sheffields Man of Iron.
Man of Steel
Steel!
Agreed
Great of you to say, thanks alot, Pat
anyone who wild camps on the edge of a cliff is a man of iron...............niff said...........
Patrick you have reach hero status in our household over the years. We find ourselves using the prefix 'Pat Dickinson' for a difficult route up a hill or weather conditions that are extreme. ''Dad are you sure about camping up there its a bit Pat Dickinson''.
Wish you all the best!
That is brilliant. I know exactly what you mean! I'm only new to Patrick's channel, but another channel I watch (Survival Russia) always has me using the presenters shenanigans to describe an everyday challenge,lol. 😊
Ball room dancing? Hell's teeth it must have taken some courage to admit that!
Glad to hear it's all sorted Patrick, thanks for telling us.
The things we do for CZcams, haha, all the best Pat
Pat is a national treasure. Love the videos. Some serious cooking done at the tops of mountains! Glad to hear you're better now Pat.
Let us make that, "an international treasure."
Thanks for that and looking forward to taking my oven to some beautiful high up place, all the best Pat
My dad was a Yorkshireman, your so easy to relate to, I wish you well, your a living legend, best keep it that way.
Thanks Sean, kind of you to say, thanks Pat
Just watching you on my tv. I have to say that I'm a fan of your adventures and you know that I would love to join you one day. Telling us your story has touched us as a family and we say to you that we are glad you have recovered well and we send our wishes to you. As you can tell I have subscribed and I get the alerts so I had to watch immediately. So glad you are ok.
Best regards
Lee
Thanks Lee really appreciate your comments, look forward now to some great wildcamps, all the best Pat
@@patrickdickinson6492 your welcome pat. I'm off to gurnsey in a week so I'm going to be recording the adventure
While I was initially shocked and saddened when I read the title of this video, I'm delighted to learn that you're fully recovered and fighting-fit again, Patrick.
I've followed your channel for some time now, and find your videos are both thoroughly entertaining and informative.
I generally make a conscious effort not to pass comment in the comments section of videos - when I do it's rare - however, on this occasion I felt it necessary to simply wish you all the very best.
Thank you Chris and appreciate your comments, I, am feeling fine and eager to get back out in the hills, all the best Pat
@@patrickdickinson6492 You're most welcome!
I'm looking forward to your coming videos.
Best wishes, Chris.
You have been a big inspiration for me Pat. keep dancing. Best regards from the wrong side of the Pennines 😃💙
Nice to hear from you Martin and congrats, your channel is doing great. I thought I was invincible, would appear not, just a blip, be back out camping and exploring very soon, all the best Pat
Nice to see you in the chat here I'm subbed to you too.
How about a joint venture one day guys?
Just read the title. I’m at work so I can’t watch yet but sending my love and respect Patrick ❤️
Thanks Jay
So glad you're on the mend Pat. 23K subs!! You're an inspiration in 23K households, Yorkshire's finest export!
So kind of you to say, great support from all my viewers, all the best Pat
Thank goodness it was caught in time and that we have the expertise and the NHS that can help in our times of need and sooner or later everyone will have that need. It's a difficult subject to broach especially whether to tell the wider public or just keep it close to family and friends but thanks for sharing it with us Pat. Good luck for the future and I'm looking forward to your upcoming Wild camps:)
Sandy
Nice to hear from you Sandy, like you say difficult one, decided to tell everybody as I meet a lot of people who recognise me, I would say yes I, am all OK, but I was,nt, and could no say why.
A lot happier now people know, I like to be honest with people. I was lucky with that my cancer, physically it was a easy one to treat, but it has been more difficult to get my head round it, I thought I was invincible obviously we are all not.
Looking forward now, several wildcamps panned and really looking forward to waking up high in the hills looking down on my city of Sheffield, Pat
No one is invincible Pat. There will be many who watch this and think it will never happen to them. Unfortunately life has it's way with us and we will all need the NHS for various reasons sooner or later. I personally live with a type of brain tumour called acoustic neuroma. Most of the tumor was removed many years ago but a fragment was left due to its location and is now growing again. Luckily it is slow growing and I am monitored occasionally. Like you I am quite well at the moment.
@@WiltshireMan Hi Sandy just found your latest message, yes life can throw all sorts of surprises at you, I had read about your tumor you had on your website, I must admit I thought everything was OK, but as long as they monitor it that's good. I suppose medical treatments have advanced if you needed more treatment.
I have followed your channel since I started out, and you have always impressed me with your many hobbies, interests and adventures, long may they continue, all the best Pat
So relieved you have recovered Patrick .. got a shock when I saw the title!
Yes sorry about the title did, nt know what to say, all the best Pat
@@patrickdickinson6492 you were the reason I got into wild camping mate .. hope to see more great videos in the future!
My husband had thyroid cancer and made a full recovery so I know what you and your wife went through. Glad see you back and fighting fit
Thanks Jude yes quite a few people with similar problems, thanks for your reassuring comments, Pat
I’m sorry to hear what you have been going through, I’m glad to hear that you are ok though and looking forward to watching your videos 😀
Thank you, feeling fine and be back out soon, thanks Pat
My favourite quote from this video “Ruffti Tuffti Adventurous lifestyle “ brilliant
Well that is how I would describe myself, and I try and live up to it, thanks Pat
Glad to hear you've recovered patrick atb stuart
Thanks Stuart, feeling great and ready to get back out wildcamping, like the look of that roast beef you did, might try that in my oven, all the best Pat
@@patrickdickinson6492 the roast beef was a little over the top cooking for camping but it was great dont fancy carry a dutch oven too far its 15kg great for camping not too far from your car mate atb stuart
So much love and respect for you Patrick, sir. I love Sheffield and you've opened up many more secrets of the city through your videos. My young son enjoys your channel too. Thanks so much.
Thanks Kev, all the best Pat
What a lovely, lovely comment 🙂
just reread these comments what a. much loved man you are .i doubt if there any other man on u tube who would have such a response
Yes Clive I read all the comments and tried to answer them all, which I couldn't. I was overwhelmed with a the caring and thoughtful comments, so many kind and caring people out there, thanks Pat
Big Fan of yours Pat, must have watched almost all your Vids, and commented on few.
So Pleased to hear you're recovered. Very Best Wishes from Me and all your followers
Roj
Thanks Roj really nice of you to say, I, am feeling fine now, and my tent is already packed ready to go, thanks Pat
I've noticed the scars and have wondered if that was the case. I'm so thankful you're O.K. Having lost a number of loved ones to cancer in the last few years I realise how precious life is and that we shouldn't take it for granted. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks David yes lots of little giveaways, that's why I wanted to be truthful so people new, feeling great now, thanks for your comments Pat
Glad you're OK now Pat! You're the best!
Thanks Antonie, really nice of you to say, thanks Pat
They don't make blokes like you anymore mate, top bloke, a legend even and an inspiration to us all. I hope to be like you if and when I reach your age. I thought something was up and everyone i know that watches your channel including my girlfriend said that somethings not right with Patrick. We were all really worried about you mate but I'm so glad and happy for you now. Brave man to sit and tell us your story. I lost my father to cancer when I was only 13, it's an awful thing. But as you said, research and cures have come a long way. Take your time pal and look after yourself, none of us think less of you, you're a national treasure to us all! On a lighter note, I bet you've got some moves on the dance floor! Lol. Atb Tom.
Thanks Tom so kind of you to say and thanks for your vidios I enjoy watching them with both of you on your camps. Feel fine and will be back out camping soon, all the best Pat
Pat, glad you’ve shared your experiences on ‘mental health awareness day’. There won’t be anyone in this country not affected by the big C at some point (directly or indirectly) this will be on CZcams for a long time and I’m sure someone will watch it who is at their lowest ebb, let’s hope it helps pick them up and point them towards a positive outcome. Well done and good luck for the future 👍 S
Glad you're in remission now. 👍All the best. My wife had breast cancer and a years full treatment regime in 2014 to 2015. It's a tough challenge indeed.
Thanks for your comments yes it is hard and a lot of us are going to face the same challenge one day, I class myself as very lucky, mine was so easily treated, all the best Pat
Bloody hell Pat ...! I’m so pleased your ok fella as your a total legend and your videos bring back so many memories of areas I lived in.
You stay safe and well mate...!
Huge Respect Oakbrook Simon
Great to hear from you, I, am feeling fine and soon be back out in the hills, and down in the drains, all the best Pat
More power to your elbow Patrick. Glad you're well. Can't wait to see more of your adventures.
Thanks Andrew, feeling fine and looking forward to getting back out, the future looks great, all the best Pat
Hi Pat. As a Yorkshireman now living in Kent, I miss my hometown of Sheffield and the Peak District very much. I also love walking, exploring and wild camping, so watching your videos and listening to your familiar accent gives me no end of pleasure. I was so shocked to see the title of this video, but then so pleased to hear that you are now well. Keep up the good work, take care and "see you in a bit.." All the best, David
Thanks for the caring thoughts David, feeling fine now, very lucky and grateful to the NHS.
You probably won, t recognise Sheffield, half The Moor has been demolished and sky scrapers going up all over, and the place is full of 1000,s of students,. Luckly y the beer is still very good, all the best Pat
@@patrickdickinson6492 Thanks for your reply Pat. Yes, my wife and I were surprised how the city centre was looking on our last visit. Glad the Peak District doesn't change much. Agree on the beer...here's to your good health and many more adventures in the future 🍻
Patrick thank you for this video and a fantastic discussion of the treatment of thyroid cancer from a patient’s perspective. I am a recently retired thyroid cancer nurse specialist and I can say it is an excellent presentation of the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of thyroid cancer. All the best for the future. Ken
Thanks Ken, I suppose I followed the whole procedure through and it was the dominating thing in my life for a year.
Had a check up a few weeks ago and any indicators in my blood are non existent so basically all cured, obviously further check ups to follow.
I,am on 150 micro grams of thyroxine and the consultant said he would lower it to 125, so all things looking good.
Stay safe and all the best to you at this worrying time, thanks Pat
Can't cap the 'Man of Steel' comment. Look forward to seeing Patrick's exploits for many years to come.
So glad you’re well again Patrick. Best wishes 😊
Thanks Steven yes feeling great and looking forward to getting back out there, all the best Pat
Keep strong Pat. Your a top bloke. Hope to see many more adventures in the future. Best wishes.
Thanks Steve, yes many more adventures planned back out soon, thanks Pat
Hi pat really pleased to hear that you have come through your odeal .lost my lovely wife to this awful disease in January this year and only found your channel recently.you are an inspiration to all take care and keep strong
Thanks Malcolm and so sorry to hear about your loss, life can be so fragile at times, must,nt take it for granted, more wild camping soon, all the best Pat
Fantastic Patric, it's people like you who make a real difference to the world.love your channel. 😍
Respect for explaining to us, hope it helps someone else Patrick. Glad you have recovered. Best wishes to you.
Thanks appreciate your comments back out in my tent soon, thanks Pat
Patrick, am well proud of you , brilliant videos love watching you, in your exploring videos, and wild camps
You're candour is appreciated my friend! I've bought tents solely on your recommendations and reviews. I even love your vidz on Sheffield's infrastructure too! Not to mention the tree dangling exploits (and that....homage to you and yours). Whoah ballroom dancing!!! I'm so looking towards your next installments my friend. Keep yourselves safe and if there's owt i can do....please message me as you were such an inspiration already anyway..ATB M8..Fraser..👍
What a lovely message. Nice one.
THANK YOU PATRICK for your idea to make public your struggles in this video which is partly matter of fact, party filled with touchingly restrained emotions. I do understand very well why you felt the need to tell your story and why you were ill at ease to speak about it beforehand. I will follow your videos from now on. And I wish you the best Patrick!!!
Thank you Barbara at first I thought I could hide my problem with my thyroid, but people who I met asked me how I was and I would say all Ok, I, am happier now everyone knows what was wrong and I no longer have to hide things.
Feeling fine now and looking forward to getting back out wildcamping, all the best Pat
Glad to see your doing well Pat 👍 Keep the wild camping and the Timothy Taylors coming.
Thanks Frank, all looking good now, feel fine and recent tests were all good, thanks Pat
Thanks for sharing Pat . I had the same issues years ago . Synthroid is the name here for the Meds . Let's get on with some wild camping . Dan from Canada out .
Thanks Dan for comments, yes I, ll be on Thyroxine for rest of my life but no problem, be out soon wildcamping for sure, all the best Pat
Sorry to hear you’ve had a tough time Pat- good to hear the news that it’s all been sorted now, and you can carry on enjoying life whilst also making interesting videos for us to watch! Looking forward to the next wildcamp...! Best wishes to you x
Thanks yes difficult year but feeling fine now and looking forward to getting back out wildcamping, all the best
My heart sank when I saw the title, I’ve always enjoyed your videos. So glad to hear it’s all sorted 👍
Yep all sorted, feeling fine now thanks Pat
Hi Patrick , I am a 40 something forklift truck driver from Scotland who watches your videos religiously. I have bought a tent and started going out on the hills again. I'm looking at a Kawasaki er650 for next year. So you could say your videos have had a little bit of an effect on me. I'm sending my best wishes your way, and just want to say thank you for all the effort you put into making your videos. I look forward to each and every one of them, long may they keep coming. All the best.
Thank you Peter and nice to hear from you, thanks for your kind thoughts, all the best Pat
Glad to know your ok now matey 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
So glad to hear you’re alright... all the best with your recovery 👍
Thanks Craig
Alls I can say is thank God beer was on the list, so glad to hear that your ok, keep up the good vids we all love them, best wishes mate!
That’s so sad to hear Patrick you’re a wonderful man & a inspiration to many & been a fellow Sheffielder I wish you a speedy recovery stay strong 💪🏻 pal .🥃 Iv not watched yet still at work just the headline made me jump .
Sorry about the shock, but feeling fine now, all the best Pat
Patrick, I really like watching your videos. I did a five week hospital stay last year and l spent lots of time watching your videos over and over again. People grumble about the state of the NHS but they saved my life which I will be eternally grateful, I thank each and everyone who helped me. I'm so pleased that you are on the up and look forward to you next video. Take care Pat, you have some very genuine followers that wish you and your family well x
Really nice comments Stuart, hope your doing well now and grateful for the NHS, thanks Pat
PATRICK: My beloved 73-year-old partner had this in 2008 - the same year I had a major cardiac arrest owing to 'Complete Cardiac Block'. He still goes to the gym three times a week; and is more fit than any man of 73 ought to be!!! Hope you have the same prognosis and life-extension that we both have!
Thanks Mark, sound very reassuring, I, am sure I will have the same, all the best Pat
Was just thinking about you last week.. So happy you are on the mend!
Yes feeling very well at the moment, thanks for your thoughts, Pat
I've missed you Pat,and I'm so glad you're going to be OK. I'LL be watching for the coming videos and God Bless you .
Thanks Larry
You’re a star Pat, and I’m so
pleased you’ve made a full recovery, I’ve loved watching all your videos, and you’ve inspired me to get out and explore the
Peak District plus try wild camping, which has brought a lot of enjoyment to my life. Thank you for your part in that, and I look forward to many more videos. All the best, Richard.
Thank you Richard, yes amazing place our there, my rucksack is packed ready to go, all the best Pat
God bless you Patrick you're an inspiration to us all. I love your videos as I was born in Sheffield in 1960 and spent the first 14 years of my life there. I have beautiful memories of the area and your videos bring back so many emotions, I've lived in Vancouver Canada since 1974 and the last time I visited there was 79. Stay strong and healthy and positive you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Chris and glad my vidios bring back memories, city is changing all the time with new buildings going up, alot of it for student accommodation. I, am feeling fine and lots of more videos to come, thanks Pat
Very moving and honest video Pat so glad you are now recovered. Carry on with the good work.Top lad.
Thanks David
So sorry to hear this - hope you will be fine! I must confess I thought something was wrong as I went through your videos. I was concerned. I love your channel. God bless.
Bless you mate,live long and prosper
Thanks appreciate that all the best Pat
Will you visit another storm drain?
Also it’s great that you have recovered
Bloody ell! You lived from one appointment to the next and yet still put out some great films!
Very well done, your an absolute star.
Take it easy stay healthy and keep us in your adventures.
Blimey Pat! What a shock mate!!! I'm so happy you got the all clear! "Good on yer mate" my best regards and wishes. George
Thanks Gearge, yes a shock to me as well, got my head round it now, I was lucky, straightforward treatment and the future looks good, all the best Pat
Wow! What a guy! Have been a subscriber for a couple of years. So pleased you have beaten this. 🔥🔥🔥
Yes it's all up and forwards now, thanks Pat
I am glad you are well and had a full recovery,Patrick! I love your videos .Ciao! 🇮🇹Best wishes!
Thanks Simon feeling much better now and looking forward to getting back out wildcamping, thanks for your thoughts, thanks Pat
Oh Pat darling i am so glad, you will be ok. Lovely to see you bravely informing others, of your battles. Regarding your illnes, im glad you have beaten it. God bless you and keep you safe 💕 you are such a treasure good fella.
Thank you Mary, it was a shock at the time, especially as I,am very rarely I'll at all, but grateful to the NHS that everything has worked out OK, thanks Pat
I'm so happy that they successfully rid you of cancer! My friend of 66 yrs wasn't so lucky. She got diagnosed with lung cancer from a routine x-ray last October, then a scan but it was too late because it had developed to terminal. She caught covid just before xmas was sent into hospital and then sent home to live out the short time she had left and she passed away in May! Devastating!
Mine was so easy compared to alot of people, must admitt although I new I would be OK it scared me and mentaly was very scary, still scares me if I think too much about it. Looking to the furure now, thanks Pat
I know you've had a lot of comments on this Patrick, but I want to add that I'm very pleased and happy that you are ok and really enjoy the hard work that you put into your videos. It is very brave of you to have made and published this news onto CZcams and I sincerely hope that you continue a healthy life long into the future - not only for us here on your channel but for you as a person and your family - you are clearly one of life's 'good ones'. As you can see with many of the comments on here, we all appreciate and enjoy the time, effort and knowledge that you share with us. Thanks Patrick, all the best.
Really nice comments there, and I, am overwhelmed with so many thoughtful comments I have received. Was in two minds whether to put this vidio on, it seemed pointless trying to hide it what had happened, and might even help people in a similar condition, so decided to share my story, certainly feels better and makes life simple.
Feeling very well now and eager to get back out exploring and wildcamping, all the best Pat
Well Done Patrick, love your videos
Pat respect pal for telling ya story you are a top bloke luv ya camping vlogs ect ✌️
Good to see you are over it Patrick, my wife and I have both had the same issue as you over the years, she had cancer in her thyroid and had it all removed I am having it all removed fingers crossed within the next month as I have repeated graves disease which has affected me for the past 5 years. love your wild camping channel as I am getting into it too here in Norway :)
Thanks Mark and hope your both ok , never new anything about our thyroid until recent problems, thought I was invincible, anyway feeling fine now and a new wild camping vidio out in a few hours, nice to hear from Norway, all the best Pat
Glad you will be fine Patrick. I had a cancer issue three years ago and now, fortunately I'm doing fine. I was surprised at the amount of support from my friends in the ham radio community, amazing. When I was in agony for the six months or so before my op, I used to dream that I would go camping, with my little Caterham Seven and see more of the UK.
I also dreamt about buying a pair of Loake Royal brogue shoes in burgundy (thats another story) and I indeed fulfilled that dream!
Anyway, I suppose my point is, that now I have a new lease of life, I'm determined to get my camping gear together and get out there next year, YOU have been part of my story too! I've watched several of your vids and have found them very educational. I won't be walking that much, as now my mobility is not as good since the op, BUT I will be living the dream, as soon as the warmer weather arrives. Thank you sooo much Patrick, wishing you a speedy recovery-
cheers, Keith
Yes agreed cannot believe the kind support I have had on here, and it really helps, all the best with the future, all the best Pat
All the best, Patrick. You can beat this thing - I did. Mine was testicular 16 years ago and I'm still well and free. The same one killed my dad, so it shows how things have moved on and how important catching it early is. Keep posting and you know we are all behind you...
Yes Mick catching it early seems to be the answer to alot of these cancers, glad you beat it, and all the best for the future, Pat
Never mind a wild camping video I think the next upload should be you and your Mrs doing a Paso Doble!!! By the way I need that shed! Glad you're on the mend.
Thanks Ian, can, t see my wife appearing on CZcams somehow, all the best Pat
Hi Pat. Not only do we share the same city, but the same birthday! Wow ☺️. Keep that Sheffield steel running through those veins! Im sure you will have at least 23,000 people wishing you well.👍Looking forward to your upcoming adventures.
So many people and so many kind thoughtful comments, happy birthday for the 24th, thanks Pat
Hello Patrick, as an ex international student at Sheffield Hallam, I must say that I know Sheffield much better after watching your videos than what I personally try to discover during my two years as student.. Very grateful
Your very welcome Minji, hopefully I've shown you a few of Sheffield's lesser know areas, thanks Pat
Hi Patrick. Glad you're doing well. Just to say that I've been down the same road as you. All the scans and hospital visits, fine needle aspiration, removal of my thyroid (and tumour) and radioactive iodine treatment, although I spent five days in isolation at the hospital for that. I'm on Levothyroxine, my voice is sometimes a little croaky and I get tired easily but my scar is hardly noticeable. All the best for the future.
Hi Paul, exactly the same treatment and same medication, must be the standard treatment, interesting to talk to you, thanks Pat
I am so happy for you and your family that you pulled through. Ballroom dancing? Now don't you go talking to my wife!
thank you for your kind thoughts, ballroom, give it a try something different, been out last 2 nights this week dancing.....all the best Pat
You are a true star. 14 years in the nhs your attitude and mental strength can go a long way to the cure. There was no cancer in our family until Chernobyl ALLEGEDLY as we have no deviance to prove. All the very best to you and your family for a bright future Cheers
Thanks Alan yes alot of it is what goes on in your head, thanks Pat
Kinder, Wild camping, Tree Climbing, Canals or Tunnels, Home made camping ovens have been/are/continue to be/will be, inspirational and educational videos. Your message, entwined with personal and educational reflections on your Cancer journey is, educational and inspirational. Thank-you Patrick. All the best for the future journey. Enjoy your Wild Camping.
Thank you Steven, very thoughtful words, I was very lucky and intend getting back out camping very soon, all the best Pat
Patrick you have just made two major achievements here 1) Beating Thyroid Cancer and 2) sharing your story - probably your best video IMO and you have made some belters. Upwards and onwards :)
ATB
Dave
Thanks Dave yes upwards and onwards that's the way to go, all the best Pat
I don't know you - but found your SRT tree climbing video today - and feel very connected to you already; you are easy to relate to; thank you for your videos - and I wish we could meet; take care Patrick.
Hi and nice to talk, this video a one off, all OK now, helped a lot knowing people new what had been happening.
Most of my videos are about adventure, and fun, all the best Pat
@@andypaterson1639 TROLL, time to go I think
Bloody hell! What a headline! I'm chuffed that the treatment has gone well, cancer is by far our biggest fear and with my dad currently having treatment for Prostate cancer (sadly advanced), I really get pleased when someone has fought the evil disease and beaten it! Good luck for the future, and thanks for sharing, not only this experience, but all of them.
Yes bit of a shocking title, but difficult knowing what to say. I was lucky, early diagnosis and fairly straight forward to treat. Thanks for the kind thoughts, Pat
Thanks for your story pat. Better to talk about it definitely. I'm wild camping right now 650m up in the lake district! Tent pole snapped but I am using a walking pole to hold my tent up so it's all good. All the best.
Sounds like your having a a great time, thanks Pat
Came as such a shock Pat. I can't believe it.... DANCING as well as everything thing else. You ain't got time for cancer so glad you've kicked it into touch. Joking apart I wish you all the very best.
Thanks David, yes I think the dancing was more of a shock to people than the cancer, feeling fine now and planning plenty of wildcamps, thank for the thoughtful comments, Pat
So glad the treatment worked for you Patrick. Our NHS is wonderful. I wish a healthy and happy future to yourself and all who have been through something similar.
Thanks Alan yes very grateful to our NHS, was in two minds whether to put this on CZcams, but happier now everyone knows what has been going on, and it may help someone in a similar position, all the best Pat
Respect Pat for being honest and open about your set back.
As my Nan said often "tomorrow is the start of the rest of you life".
Really looking forward to seeing your videos, wild camping especially. Enjoy yourself!
Thanks Dean, happier that people know my story, better to be truthful, makes life easier, tomorrow is looking rosy now, all the best Pat
Reminds me so much of my dad, wish he'd lived long enough to have all the fun/adventures I watch you having.
All the best
Yes I could imagine a vidio like this bringing back happy memories, looking forward to some more adventures, all the best Pat
Hi Patrick,
I can understand that this was not an easy decision for you to make, by going public with such a personal condition is not a route for everyone. However, your natural outgoing willingness to share your lifestyle and interests, is I believe entirely consistent with your decision to share your health experience with us. Thanks and Yes you’re right, seeing you scampering across the mist laden fells and scaling up hazardous security defences, no one would have guessed you were less than well at the time. I, like many of your followers have dealt with serious health issues in my life and they are undoubtedly daunting realisations that simply go to prove that ‘we are not invincible’. ‘No man is an island entire of itself’ and these moments prove that we all need to rely upon others to get by at some time in our lives. Our National Health Service is, beyond question ‘second to none’ and my wife I were very grateful for the dedication and expert attention I received when I was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer. Well done and good luck with your future adventures. Long may we be able to share them with you, and I mean that ‘from both sides of the screen’........! With 23k followers so far, it indicates that you are most probably ‘on the right track’
Thank you for those great comments, alot of truth in what you say, and full gratitude to our NHS, I like to be honest with people and it has helped, all the best Pat
Biggest revelation here was the ballroom dancing thing! Bless you Pat. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. May the wind be gentle on your tent.
I found out I had bladder cancer in February. I was scared initially, but decided I was going to get out of this alive. After months of chemo and an 8 hour surgery I will, like you, make a full recovery. It’s been a tough journey, and I am not done with the rehab yet. But this time next year I will be 90% back to normal. Good luck with your recovery.
Glad it's looking good for you Anthony, all the best Pat
All the best to you, your videos will be watched far into the future by so many Sheffield folks!
That is a great thought, nice of you to say, thanks Pat
Very brave of you Patrick to go public with your illness, glad you are on the mend. You are a legend all the best mate.
Thanks Steve, felt better that everyone new what had been going on, better to be truthful and not hide things, feeling fine and out wildcamping this week, all the best Pat
Glad everything’s ok Patrick. I had a heart attack last year at 47 so taken me some time to get back in to wild camping. But loving your channel it’s been my inspiration to get out in the wild again. All the best.
Thanks Stephen, we just don,t know what is round the corner, make the most of life while we can. Hope your recovery is going well and your back out soon, all the best Pat
Good call posting this video Pat, and I'm sure the number of positive comments on here will show you the respect with which you are held by so many people.
So glad you are on the mend Patrick , we all take our good health for granted till we get a wee scare , I had a seziour about 3 years ago , since then I've got into wild camping with my dog & found so many tips & enjoyment from watching your videos , take care , cheers Sandy.
Shocked to hear the news my mother had fibroid cancer 32 years ago and she still with us now she had a thyroid taken out. Take care keep the videos coming.
Yes that's great, outlook for me is great as well, thanks Pat
So Sorry to hear this Patrick - my brother is just recovering from surgery for prostate cancer. I wish you recovery and healthy future too
Yes afraid cancer affects so many people in different ways, all the best Pat
Good luck! Always great videos!
Your honesty is what sets you apart from so many of the other CZcamsrs Pat. I love all the things you get up to and long may you continue.
Thank you for those comments, very kind of you to say, thanks Pat
I'm so happy that the treatment has gone well, reading the title was like finding out a good friend has had cancer. If you ever feel like making a video about your younger days fishing trips to Fiskerton, 5 mile house, there are some great pubs nearby and a local brewery. It would be a pleasure to get you a pint or two. All the best for the future and cheers to your good health and adventures. Rob
Thanks Rob nice words there, yes remember fishing at 5 mile house, seems along time ago, thanks Pat
Best of luck Pat, great videos mate all the best Wayne in Mansfield.
Thanks Wayne
It is not the illness that shocked me Pat ,its the ballroom dancing malarkey !! Glad to hear that your all sorted and will be back out there doing the things that you enjoy . Looking forward to the next wild camping adventure :)
Yes bit of a shock I know, haha, thanks Pat