Radiotherapy Done!

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Tuesday 4th Feb appropriately World Cancer Day! I had my last Radiotherapy session (20) and had the Joy of ringing the bell. Still fairly fatigued and somewhat effected in both toilet department which may go on for a few more weeks but looking forward to that subsiding and some positive news on the PSA front before to long. Very grateful to all the staff at James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough for their care and professional expertise, Great to be through it!

  • Hello  

    Well that's a milestone on your journey and you can now relax in the knowledge that the little bast*rds are now dead!!

    The fatigue and toilet issues should clear up pretty fast and it's usually a couple of months before the post RT PSA test as the RT continues working.

    I found the end of RT to be strange - no daily trips, no chats in the waiting room and almost like being in a Prostate wilderness but it was great to complete it.

    Time for a little celebration now - BeersCakeFries.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • Thanks Brian yes you are right in so many ways, been advised to get a PSA test a week before a follow up appointment in mid March. Yes Richards Mam and I had a nice bar meal to celebrate on Tuesday.

  • Hi Richads dad

    Vert well done to you for getting through what can be a traumatic time. The staff I have found are wonderful people, seeing to your every needs.

    Hope your PSA takes a nose dive now and you will feel good in yourself for achieving this mile stone. It’s great when you ring that bell, I get another chance Tuesday, my wife will make sure there’s a photo for the family.

    Stay Safe

    Joe

  • Thanks joeven, give that bell a good old ring one of the staff got some great photos of me doing it, I’ve had such a great response to them on Facebook 

    With very best wishes David 

  • Absolutely amazing . Very well done and I hope you rang that bell loudly . 

    take care & hope your side affects disappear soon 

    Liz & OH xx

  • Thanks Liz & OH Yes the bell got well and truly rung three times such a brilliant experience!! 
    Wishing you both the Best keep going David