Hi all. Just a quick thread as it’s now exactly a year since I started this journey Was totally bewildered by it all at the time , but with the help and knowledge from others on this site I got through ( special thanks to bri. Millibob) Looking back it all seems a blur now and although I’m doing really well, I realise I could have a recurrence, although when first diagnosed I would have gave anything to be where I’m at today. I’m 3 weeks from another psa test which obviously comes into my mind from time to time but the anxiety has dissipated somewhat from the initial first psa after op . It’s weird as I don’t think of myself of someone who’s had (got ) cancer as pca seems to a bit detached from other cancers ( anyone else think the same). Anyway I’m not going on with myself but just wanted to drop by and say best wishes to all on the journey or about to start. I think the mental part of it is the toughest but in time it eases. I actually have days when I completely forget what went on last year but something triggers it and it comes in to focus but I’ve learnt to see it as an experience which although wasn’t pleasant has gave me a different perspective. I don’t sweat the small things anymore. Cheers everyone. ( I did go on didn’t I ?). Simon
Hello Simon (Simon64 )
Wow, brilliant post and it's great news you are now 1 year past your surgery and are doing so well. I can't believe it's over a year ago I tried to talk you out of surgery over a pint(s) in Stalybridge. It just shows I am not always right (having said that you still follow the wrong football team too ).
This journey affects us all in different ways - it puts a strain on your relationship, you need to be mentally and physically fit and you need a positive attitude. I also know what you mean about "our" cancer being different than others and having had 2 spells in hospital and seen others who have been ill with different cancers I can agree with you.
Keep well, stay safe and here's to many more low PSA tests - once the football season finishes next month drop me a line if you have a free Saturday and we can have a pint(s) and chew the fat.
Thanks for popping back onto the Community from time to time helping others on the surgery route.
Kind regards - Brian.

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