Did anyone ever feel that Prostate wasn't a "Big" Cancer?

Heinous, Before I was diagnosed, 2 months ago I didn't know anyone with Prostate Cancer.  Now it is amazing how many relatives of workmates have had (or still have) Prostate Cancer. 

Basically I still have all of my treatment ahead of me.  How it goes is the $64000 question.

Just because of my diagnosis, a few from work have gone to be tested.  All I know at the minute about my cancer is, Gleason 7& not spread into my bones.

I see the Oncologist next Friday for the first time.

Cheers

Steve

Joe

If I hadn't been in hospital at the time, I probably would still be unaware of the Cancer.  It 's Dr Ward at the Freeman I have to thank.

Cheers

Steve

Good Luck next Friday. And keep up the good work talking about it. It's so important, and so many people put up with symptoms (let alone those who don't have them), who ought to be tested.

There is a Farmer's wife at work, she said "If you don't mind, I will say a prayer for you".  "If you do mind, I will still say one".

How nice is that!

Hi Steve

There are a few people mostly ladies who do the same, it’s a nice feeling knowing others are thinking about you.

stay safe
Joe

Excellent!

A lot of people feel nervous or embarrassed about cancer, and part of that is because they want to do something, but there's nothing they can actually do, so they feel helpless. But she'll feel better because she can feel she's doing something positive for you.

Joe it brought tears to my eyes, but it doesn't take much these days.

Steve

One of your first jobs on diagnosis is to ensure that your male relatives and friends get PSA tests done regularly.  This is especially important for your close male relatives.  

I knew that Prostate Cancer was not just a cancer that men got and could be cured if caught soon enough but also a cancer if not caught soon enough a lot of men died of yearly. I had no symptoms to speak of but when I was diagnosed with advanced Prostate Cancer it was surreal, even my GP could not believe it & my wife was in bits. From the get go it had spread to my various bones, lymph nodes & lungs, surgery and radiotherapy were not an option. Still, I feel that I am lucky to be in a position where I can say my treatment has been successful for the last 16 months but I also know that could change at any moment after one of my monthly blood tests. I would be a liar to say when that time comes (and it will) I won`t be scared. My luck will run out.......fact.

Personally I think it is well overdue for Prostate Cancer to be given the label of a "Big" cancer in men (bigger than its label at present) and there should be a screening process given to all men when they reach a certain age. What age? that is for the medical scientists to decide, not me. All I can do is wish my colleagues who have been unfortunate to be stricken with this disease to continue to be positive,strong and hopeful. I`m with you all the way.

Take care and stay safe.  Tom.

Tom, I agree with you about Prostate Cancer to be given a bigger label. 

All it would take is for someone prominent in the news/social media to be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.  Then it would be fashionable to go and get tested.

I know that's not something I would wish on anyone.

I know that I am still in the early stages, on Hormones, meet the Oncologist on 30th July to see about the Radiation treatment.  My cancer hasn't spread to my bones (that was the only piece of good news I have had).

But, I am trying to be positive and want to work as much as possible.

Cheers

Steve