Padders Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 8 minutes ago, Runningman said: Read through all posts and not seen mentioned the experience I've had during my treatment for Prostate Cancer. I am under the hospital at Chesterfield. On Wednesday I had a camera inserted up my penis which like the camera is very small !!!! No blockage I was told, an appointment forthcoming to explore further options. I had that procedure around 3 years ago with 3 male nurses in the room. On Wednesday there 3 young female nurses present. No problem, I will put up with anything if it extends my life by a few more years PS I have been drinking a glass of let down Pomegranite juice first thing in the morning Found that advice on the web, does it help, I don't know, but it tastes OK Thank's for the update Mr. R. Best wishes from me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, Runningman said: Read through all posts and not seen mentioned the experience I've had during my treatment for Prostate Cancer. I am under the hospital at Chesterfield. On Wednesday I had a camera inserted up my penis which like the camera is very small !!!! No blockage I was told, an appointment forthcoming to explore further options. I had that procedure around 3 years ago with 3 male nurses in the room. On Wednesday there 3 young female nurses present. No problem, I will put up with anything if it extends my life by a few more years PS I have been drinking a glass of let down Pomegranite juice first thing in the morning Found that advice on the web, does it help, I don't know, but it tastes OK The very best of luck to you Runningman. Please keep us posted as to your progress Oh, and yeah Pomegranate juice is 😋 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hauxwell Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 We have still got a long way to go before cancer is a thing of the past but for now thanks to better treatment and technology survival rates are definitely increasing. Also people doing their bit checking for lumps and bumps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 It’s a word I never hope to hear , for anyone. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningman Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I hope this is worth while advice for those of you wanting pee on a regular basis. I have been into the city this afternoon and as usual I plan my walk around toilet locations I didn't go into everyone of these today Waitrose, bottom of Ecclesall Road Atkinsons on The Moor Downstairs in the Winter Garden Pond Street bus station Railway station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuttsie Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 7 minutes ago, Runningman said: I hope this is worth while advice for those of you wanting pee on a regular basis. I have been into the city this afternoon and as usual I plan my walk around toilet locations I didn't go into everyone of these today Waitrose, bottom of Ecclesall Road Atkinsons on The Moor Downstairs in the Winter Garden Pond Street bus station Railway station Wetherspoons . Moor market. Cathedral. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I have only just seen this thread. I don’t have cancer but was a nurse for many years. People pull the health service to pieces but I think it is wonderful. I know with the doctors strikes and the long waiting lists people get frustrated, but Weston Park hospital is one of the finest there is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 17 hours ago, pattricia said: I have only just seen this thread. I don’t have cancer but was a nurse for many years. People pull the health service to pieces but I think it is wonderful. I know with the doctors strikes and the long waiting lists people get frustrated, but Weston Park hospital is one of the finest there is. I couldn't agree more Patricia. They are magnificent from start to finish. It;s a daunting diagnosis but anyone needing treatment should know they are in very very good hands. The difference I think is the more generous funding thanks to various charities and the army of volunteers, many of whom have had Cancer, got the Tshirt, and want to give something back. Staff ratios are higher, perks and treats to keep your spirits up abound, and nothing is too much trouble. Specialist nurses are also very good at managing your natural anxieties and everyone from the cleaners to the consultants are made of the right stuff.. The NHS at its finest! If only it all was like thiis. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alflair Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 I went through treatment for colorectal cancer a few years ago while also managing type 2 diabetes. Balancing both was tough, and on top of that, I had to deal with the Health Insurance with Diabetes, which added another layer of challenge. But luckily, and I'm very grateful, my care team helped me manage the side effects and keep my diabetes under control. Thankfully, I’m now in remission and my diabetes is well-managed. Wishing you all strength ❤️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 On 16/08/2022 at 19:07, Leo Tomlinson said: To night I start treatment for prostrate cancer , I have decided to record my experiences over the coming months , I am doing this because it may help other who are in similar circumstance a. I also do not want any sympathy or hand wringing due to my illness , This started over 12 months ago when I visited the Dr's in the North Sheffield area where I live, they took some convincing that I should be tested as they said I had been tested just 12 months before but i insisted and a problem was diagnosed . Eventually I ended up at the Hallamshire Hospital and was put on giant scanning machine , the results of that scan confirmed what I had already suspected this being prostate cancer . I was informed that the cancer is of an aggressive type although it may be years before it spread and caused me serious problems , I was told to think about treatment or due to my age to decide to leave things as they were . I asked around , talked to many people , without fail they all said "go for it " fight the bloody thing and keep positive . So as started tonight (just now I have taken the first drug (Bicalutamide 50 mg) this is first of 28 tablets of which the info sheet informs me of all sorts of nasty little side effects that may or may not happen during the coming months . Hair loss, blood in urine , constipation , ****es , dizzyness, tiredness , and so on being just a few . When the drug course finishes I believe that the next step is radiotherapy at Western Park ,this will apparently last for a few weeks and include 5 days a week visits . Any way the whole point of this blog is to record my treatment and hope to compare with other as the Big C seems to be not talked about at any length on forums etc . so , feel free to join in ,ask Questions give advice and most important if you think there is a problem ,insist on seeing a Doctor and do not take no for a answer . Day one up and running . You’ve done the first step by talking about it. Also Weston Park hospital is one of the finest cancer hospitals in the country. Everything is in your favour. Keep us informed please.xx 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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