Author Topic: Prostate Cancer (Read 40626 times)

StinkyPete · « **on:** August 07, 2016, 06:44:23 PM »

Lots of us are in the demographic where prostate cancer is on our radar. We've either been impacted by this disease, or are at an age whereby it's appropriate to have ~~anal~~ annual checks with our GP.

My own experience with prostate cancer has been an ongoing and confronting journey since diagnosis and surgery 2010, and radiotherapy in 2013. This week I begin a further six weeks of daily radiotherapy for a small secondary spot of prostate cancer that has been found in my lung. Thankfully the rest of my body remains clear of disease.

Please have your regular checks.

Lionel · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2016, 06:48:14 PM »

Thanks StinkyPete for an important reminder.
All the best for your treatment.

richo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2016, 06:52:02 PM »

I hope everything goes to plan with the treatment regime. You will be on top of things in no time.

Gadget · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2016, 06:58:14 PM »

All the best Pete.

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Shiney · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2016, 07:07:10 PM »

Good luck with the six weeks of daily radiotherapy, it sounds exhausting

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2016, 07:57:55 PM »

So your prostrate goes almost to your heart.
Is it that new laser guided or otherwise focused radiation Pete..
All the beST ..

Biggles · « **Reply #6 on:** August 07, 2016, 08:50:51 PM »

Nasty thing, the way it's so hard to completely eradicate.
Backing you to win this one with help from the Chief Doctor.

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2016, 09:17:11 PM »

Quote from: johnnyYTED on August 07, 2016, 07:57:55 PM

So your prostrate goes almost to your heart.

I've known that for years,that's why i don't take it to heart when i get called a big Assh*le

Hope it all goes well Pete !

Sicman · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2016, 11:12:32 PM »

Keep up the positive thoughts Pinky

We are all on your side and sending the positive waves to you man

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 08, 2016, 01:39:09 AM »

Heaps of well wishes and positive thoughts for you Pete.. get well soon, mate.

Flip · « **Reply #10 on:** August 08, 2016, 01:44:12 AM »

Best of luck with your treatment and a speedy recovery Pete.

The docs are getting better at treating this problem all the time.

Was told 4 years ago that mine is 'enlarged'.

When asked, the surgeon said I'd know for sure when it was time for surgery.
From the feelings of things, it's getting close to that time now.

This is just another one of those things that makes growing old(er) a total b*tch !

Flip

Wild Rose · « **Reply #11 on:** August 08, 2016, 05:49:04 AM »

Best of luck with the treatment Pete
I had a check up a month ago and all clear for now

DaleMcLean · « **Reply #12 on:** August 08, 2016, 06:28:33 AM »

All the best for this round mate.
Been there and done it

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MOvember is coming up s a reminder to you all. A quick blood test and its found early and treated, or your given the all clear

BigTed · « **Reply #13 on:** August 08, 2016, 07:33:29 AM »

Best of luck and a speedy recovery.

alans1100 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 08, 2016, 09:43:05 AM »

Hope things go okay for you Pete.

On a related issue my prostrate had enlarged and interfered with the urine flow so I'm on medication to keep the prostrate at its normal size. Doc said the medication would prevent problems happening later. So a tablet a day until........

Skip · « **Reply #15 on:** August 08, 2016, 05:48:11 PM »

Thinking of you Pete. Pray all goes well and you get 100% clearance at the end of this.

JuST Peter · « **Reply #16 on:** August 08, 2016, 09:38:36 PM »

I've been down this road as well, and so far all is good. I hope yours is too Pete. I'll keep you in my prayers

StinkyPete · « **Reply #17 on:** August 08, 2016, 10:33:54 PM »

Thanks everyone for your prayers and good wishes. It's been a pretty anxious time, and I'm hopeful that this third round of treatment will knock this bastard off.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #18 on:** August 09, 2016, 10:42:43 AM »

Big hugs for Chris as well, Pete

STroppy · « **Reply #19 on:** August 09, 2016, 06:45:32 PM »

All the best for a great outcome of your next round of treatment. In our thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Jdbiker · « **Reply #20 on:** August 09, 2016, 07:26:15 PM »

All the best wishes and prayers Peter.

Scarlett Thunderbolt · « **Reply #21 on:** August 09, 2016, 07:52:36 PM »

Thinking of you Pete... Kate hasn't had to go to a third round, but she has fought the same battle with this monster. Best of wishes from us for a positive outcome. Cheers, John & Kate.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #22 on:** August 15, 2016, 02:22:16 PM »

Four treatments done and twenty six to go, with no side effects yet.

WendyL · « **Reply #23 on:** August 15, 2016, 02:24:12 PM »

Quote from: StinkyPete on August 15, 2016, 02:22:16 PM

Four treatments done and twenty six to go, with no side effects yet.

Hopefully you don't get any side effects, fingers crossed.

richo · « **Reply #24 on:** August 15, 2016, 02:42:08 PM »

That's good news Pete. I hope all goes well the rest of there treatments

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Author Topic: Prostate Cancer (Read 40626 times)