There is always hope.

Hi folks,

This is my first post in a while but I feel it`s worth sharing. It is 5 years to the day since I was diagnosed with stage 4 Prostrate Cancer. For those guys who have recently joined this fantastic forum or those who do not recognise my username, please read my profile to give you an idea of my cancer experience. Any diagnosis of any disease like cancer is hard to take in and fully understand or even come to terms with. It has been said many times on this forum, everyone is different and react to different treatments, medications and emotions, there is no right way or wrong way but there is always hope. I have been fortunate as I have responded really well to my treatment plan which I have been on since the beginning. I still experience most of the side effects from Abiraterone and hormone injections but I have become an expert in dealing with these inconveniences so to speak. Treatments for Prostate Cancer are alway evolving, even from when I was diagnosed back in 2020, there has been some exciting developments. For all the guys who have been recently diagnosed or for those who are further down the treatment line, remember that all is not lost. I have been in the same position as yourselves, I have been through many ups and downs but I am still here 5 years on and still feel positive albeit on a day to day basis. Finally, I feel it is only fair to mention the tremendous unwavering support from all the NHS staff I have encountered (and still do) over the years. This also extends to the many Prostate Cancer charities who do much needed and wonderful work.

I hope this post can offer some solace to anyone that Prostate Cancer has affected and goes some way to offer comfort to those guys (and families) who are struggling with this awful disease.

Take care and here`s to the next 5 years. Tom.