Guest iain Posted May 13, 2006 The english cricketing legend Freddie Trueman is seriously ill with cancer and is undergoing emergency treatment.Doesnt look too good Im afraid .Hes 75 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted May 13, 2006 The english cricketing legend Freddie Trueman is seriously ill with cancer and is undergoing emergency treatment.Doesnt look too good Im afraid .Hes 75 Iain, I think you are jumping to conclusions too quickly. Take a moment to read this article. Especially this part: Doctors are confident they have caught the cancer early and that Mr Trueman will make a satisfactory recovery. His treatment programme begins on Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted May 13, 2006 it still sounds a very serious form of cancer and he is an elderly man... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,198 Posted May 13, 2006 Small cell carcinoma is a type of carcinoma usually associated with the lung. When associated with the lung, it is sometimes called "Oat cell carcinoma" and often leads to ectopic production of hormones ADH and ACTH. Smoking is a significant risk factor. That's all I could find about the particular problem. Old, yes. But caught early, and if anyone's a fighter, it's fiery Fred. I think Boycott's cancer was worse, and he came through that, so we shall see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/4768375.stm Fred Trueman ........ former UK cricketer Edited May 13, 2006 by Magere Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted May 13, 2006 The english cricketing legend Freddie Trueman is seriously ill with cancer and is undergoing emergency treatment.Doesnt look too good Im afraid .Hes 75 Still Iain it was good to spot it. I hadn't noticed it anywhere so was glad of the post even if it might have been best in Ideas and possibilities. Seventy five really isn't "elderly" these days. Any kind of cancer on the lung can't be good. He could be one for next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) Fiery Fred Trueman is currently being treated for cancer edited: Just noticed there's a separate thread about Fred Trueman. Can someone move my post or failing that, just delete it? Edited May 15, 2006 by football_fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted May 14, 2006 Fiery Fred Trueman is currently being treated for cancer edited: Just noticed there's a separate thread about Fred Trueman. Can someone move my post or failing that, just delete it? Well it may happen at some time sooner or later or later or sooner but today right now it has not yet. Never heard of this person though before you mentyioned him or the main page person had. Not sure who I noticed first had mentioned him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted May 14, 2006 Fiery Fred Trueman is currently being treated for cancer edited: Just noticed there's a separate thread about Fred Trueman. Can someone move my post or failing that, just delete it? Well it may happen at some time sooner or later or later or sooner but today right now it has not yet. Never heard of this person though before you mentyioned him or the main page person had. Not sure who I noticed first had mentioned him. I'm sure you've heard of Raquel Welch though. Well her son married Fred's daughter. I guess he was bowled over by her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted May 14, 2006 Fiery Fred Trueman is currently being treated for cancer edited: Just noticed there's a separate thread about Fred Trueman. Can someone move my post or failing that, just delete it? Well it may happen at some time sooner or later or later or sooner but today right now it has not yet. Never heard of this person though before you mentyioned him or the main page person had. Not sure who I noticed first had mentioned him. I had Fred Trueman scribbled down on a longer list a couple of years ago. I can't remember exactly, but I'm sure I read somewhere that he had a minor cancer scare about 5 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted May 14, 2006 Fiery Fred Trueman is currently being treated for cancer edited: Just noticed there's a separate thread about Fred Trueman. Can someone move my post or failing that, just delete it? Well it may happen at some time sooner or later or later or sooner but today right now it has not yet. Never heard of this person though before you mentyioned him or the main page person had. Not sure who I noticed first had mentioned him. I had Fred Trueman scribbled down on a longer list a couple of years ago. I can't remember exactly, but I'm sure I read somewhere that he had a minor cancer scare about 5 years ago. I think it was probably the scare he had from his daughter's new Mother-in-law. I doubt he had seen such polished cheeks since the last time he took the new ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted July 1, 2006 (edited) Fred's dead http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/5136580.stm Less than a month ago this press report said he was "progressing nicely" http://www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk/ViewArticl...ticleID=1540689 Edited July 1, 2006 by Tempus Fugit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted July 1, 2006 Fred's dead http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/5136580.stm Well, that's a unique DDP pick and first hit for The Familiar Undead, so it's not all gloom. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted July 1, 2006 (edited) Fiery Fred Trueman has lost his battle against lung cancer at the age of 75 Sorry, only just noticed he had his own thread. This can be either moved or deleted [Done -- MH] Edited July 1, 2006 by Magere Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted July 1, 2006 my predictions a few weeks ago of his imminent death were no t entirely exaggerated then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted July 1, 2006 my predictions a few weeks ago of his imminent death were no t entirely exaggerated then... Iain, You seem to be regarding this as some personal triumph rather than in the fun that it's intended Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,198 Posted July 1, 2006 RIP Fred. One of the true greats of the sport. There can't be that many left from that era, now - Bedser, Close, perhaps? I'm surprised actually, despite his cancer prognosis, certainly with the speed of his demise, as I saw the same article TF posted and I thought the man would fight it as hard as he could, as he did during his playing days, but obviously not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tartarus 0 Posted July 2, 2006 RIP Fred. One of the true greats of the sport. There can't be that many left from that era, now - Bedser, Close, perhaps? I'm surprised actually, despite his cancer prognosis, certainly with the speed of his demise, as I saw the same article TF posted and I thought the man would fight it as hard as he could, as he did during his playing days, but obviously not. RIP, Fred. I'll see thee............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted July 2, 2006 When Eric Bedser died a few weeks back there were plenty of articles on how him and Alec did everything together, so I was sure Alec would beat Fred to the celestial pavilion - but as my showing many a dead pool shows, what do I know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjaman5000 30 Posted July 3, 2006 RIP Fred. One of the true greats of the sport. There can't be that many left from that era, now - Bedser, Close, perhaps? I'm surprised actually, despite his cancer prognosis, certainly with the speed of his demise, as I saw the same article TF posted and I thought the man would fight it as hard as he could, as he did during his playing days, but obviously not. Richie's only just retired, he's a man of leisure now. Fighting hard's not really the name of the game with some forms of cancer OoO, less than three months from diagnosis to death is 'unusual but not unheard of' is how my medical source put it. Always sad when a real champion goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted July 4, 2006 my predictions a few weeks ago of his imminent death were no t entirely exaggerated then... Given the sheer amount of predicitions you make, it's almost obscene that this is the first time chance has smiled upon you, you cocky so-and-so. Granted, not that I'm doing so hot in the DDP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted July 6, 2006 Have only just seen this. Very sad. This confirms my belief that the deathlist should give some careful consideration to an annual Yorkshireman or woman. Geoff Boycott's cancer could return, Brian Close must be, er, close. Dicky Bird is hardly firing on all cylinders and Mollie Sugden has gone very quiet. In fact there could be a few category selections: Scots, Al Qa'da, royals, newsreaders, telly artists (i.e. Rolf and Tony). Next year, I predict, will be the year of the newsreader/presenter/weather forecaster. Scots and Yorkshire people are always good pedigrees for relatively short innings because they eat lots of fatty foods, tend to be morose and argue a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
