Some months ago I posted the symptoms of prostate cancer. They were problems with passing water, having to get up during the night once or twice or more, dribbling and frequent needs to go. I repeat them now because after 9 months of intensive treatments but not difficult, I have now been declared almost free of the thing. I am going to be monitored for the next few months for safety sake but I am fine. It proves if the problem is caught early it can be dealt with easily so if you think you have problems go and get it seen to, its worth it!!!!
Well in Charles! My sister is a post doctorate studying prostate cancer - lots of research being done. Glad yours is heading in the right direction.
Well pleased for you Charles .. Now you can get on with enjoying life each day now .. A nice holiday maybe ? All the best and stay well..
Decent post Chas, makes a change from people talking bollocks or just taking the piss. Nice to hear you're on the mend and fair play for highlighting it to others. I know of someone that checked his testicles and found cause for concern. Within three weeks, they'd been misdiagnosed by the GP, then tested and found to have cancer, made their will etc as there were suspicions it had spread, been operated on and are about due back at work with an all clear as far as it can be at this stage. Talk about an emotional roller coaster. Point being, keep checking, it's no hardship to do and the earlier these things are caught the better the chances.
Thanks for the good wishes and to you DMD, the news about the cancer patient makes the post worthwhile. I met someone in hospital who had read my post ( didn't tell him it was mine) he found a suspicious condition and was being treated for it, he said he was OK. I never saw him again because I finished the next week. If he reads this I hope he responds. Just to let every-one know that when you hear the word cancer its devestating until the medics get hold of you then you're safe. I can't thank them enough.
Hi Charles . Did they give you radiotherapy or chemo. Or maybe both ? Just wondering how the treat it..
Good news and thanks for highlighting this issue and the success in treatment. Not one of the nicest things to be checked for but when you get to a certain age it has to be done!
I'm not quite the expert on this really, I can only tell what treatment I had-No 1, 2 months of hormone tablets to lessen the activity of the tumor.No 2, a series of stomach injections ( not a bit as bad as you might think) to stop any spread, (to my understanding) No3, 8 weeks of radio therapy every day to castle hill Oncology dept in which the care is out of this world. the people were wonderful. Re radio Therapy, I know of people who have had it for prostate cancer but I do not know why they were different from me as mine was fairly advanced I was told. Shows how good the treatment is. Thats as much as I can tell you without introducing you to the consultant. Finally, there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of, peace of mind is paramount. Thank you for letting me explain because of your questions.
So pleased for you Charles . They really are fab in the queens centre @ Castle Hill.. Between Scarborough Macmillan unit and ward 33 they have twice got me into remission in the last 4 years ... Those nurses and specialist do amazing things or try as hard as they can ( non hodgkins lymphoma in my case ) Didn't have radiotherapy but I hear it can really knacker you out at times. As you say often different for different people . You stay well ok ...will you be @ the KC this coming season ? I hope so.. A big Hug from me and everyone else on here I'm sure ...
Well done Charles as you have had really draining treatment for your Cancer. Normally it is only 30 days of Radiotherapy and the Hormone medication can produce unpleasant side effects too. My husband was lucky in that it was found in its early stages in a simple PSA blood test and he has been clear for over 7 years now.One of our friends is now undergoing treatment similar to yours. For you though it is now upward and onward as you climb the octogenerian ladder.
Charles your post is amazing, great news for you and your family. I like to think that all of the stick we give each other on this site about football is acceptable and fun but when it comes to something as serious as one of our own being ill....we are all one. Really good luck mate.
What side effects are possible from the hormone medication? My father has just started taking them before radiotherapy begins in september.
