Hi everyone, I am new to this group and want to share my story. I turned 67 yrs at the end of June, felt great even had a part time job in a care home, doing Maintenance and Compliance checks. Absolutely loved my time there and the bonus was the interaction with the Residents. But around mid July I felt, well hard to explain. Just different and a bit tired. As the days past it got to a stage where I just could not do the things I had done all my life. Broke my heart but I to leave. Following day 26th July went for check up at the doctors, Bloods etc..... Well to cut to the chase On the 24th august after MRI and CT scans, I was diagnosed Advanced ( METASTATIC ) Prostate Cancer. Shocked, but not having anything to give me a warning was hard to comprehend. Since then I have had anther MRI and CT scan. It has travelled to bones in various parts. I am on 12 weekly Injection at present and have been for a meeting with Oncology team who are now putting me on a tablet to stop Renal glands making Testosterone, then I am getting another tablet for my bones, just to try and keep them strong as long as possible. I count myself fortunate that I have a loving and understanding family, who don't ever question me when at any time of the day I get so tired ( Fatigue ) But what hurts more than the pain is that I feel useless. And the hot sweats that happen when sleeping is awful, that bad they wake me up. Can anyone tell me will these pass. But I have always been a fighter with a great sense of humour.. And i find this along with the family helps greatly. Sorry for the long winded story, but it's my story so far and just wanted to share. Thankyou all and God Bless.
Hi Wee Jock and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your diagnoses.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer type journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
The Community is divided into dedicated Cancer Specific Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) and I do see that you have already joined our dedicated Prostate Cancer support group. This is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the group click on this link> Prostate cancer then once the group page opens you can introduce yourself by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title. You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
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Hi Wee Jock
I have just read your initial post - that's a tough old journey you are on - I wish you well with your treatment.
I tend to hang about on the Prostate Cancer forum (we aren't a bad bunch) and I notice on the good advice of my friend Thehighlander you have joined our little "Clan"!!
I have indeed suffered the "hot sweats" with Prostate Cancer and have found a cure that works for me (it doesn't work for everyone) but it's Sage Tablets. I get mine - called Menoforce - from Holland & Barrett (other suppliers are available). They are a tad expensive but they work for me!
If I can do anything else for you just give me a shout.
Best wishes - Brian.
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