Thread: My battle with prostate cancer continues.

Really sorry to hear that Peter. Keep your chin up, and try to stay positive.

Wishing you all the best.

Peter,

With all you've been through I think you might have the right to be a little depressed.

But then I think you're a pretty tough (and probably stubborn) bugger and from your previous post I expect you'll get through this. You have a lot of support in the forum.

All the best and keep us posted.

Shame the PSA has become detectable again. Good luck with the DRT.

Originally Posted by The Bleeder

But then I think you're a pretty tough (and probably stubborn) bugger and from your previous post I expect you'll get through this. You have a lot of support in the forum.

Thanks, and yes I'm a stubborn bugger and no doubt by tomorrow I'll feel a whole lot better.

Stubborness is in my, as well as all my family, character. We can be much like a dog with a bone when we get annoyed and I'm determined to beat this cancer or die trying. A bit like the other dutchman with his finger in the dyke holding back the tide (even though that's a Hollywood myth. ).

The annoying thing is that this is happening when I'm finally fully retired and getting my workshop in shape and I have to fight this again.

Peter.

Hi Sturdee,
My dad had his prostate, bladder and urethra removed 10 years ago due to cancer and he's still going strong now at 83, enjoys a full life and is very into his music (he plays the piano accordian), and is learning italian.
My uncle also has prostate cancer and has had some kind of hormone treatments over a number of years, but no surgery.
My brother in law had a large tumour in his throat which was treated with radiotherapy and at his last checkup was completely clear.
I don't know if this info will help you to feel better, but I thought it was worth sharing with you.
Hope your radiotherapy goes well, and enjoy the mini woodworking show.
(By the way, where is the mini ww show?)

Originally Posted by Mollywood

(By the way, where is the mini ww show?)

THanks, good to hear your story. The mini ww show I referred to is this. The open day at Braeside.


Peter.

Yes, keep your chin up; you've obviously got plenty to look forward to and there's a shed full of support for you here. Also, MRI and CT scans provide an oportunity to have a quick nap. The noise hasn't prevented me from dropping off in the tunnel countless times.

G'Day Sturdee

Sorry to hear your news as Woodwould said, you have a lot of support from us all I'm sure.

Cheers
Bernie

Peter your positive attitude accompanied by a medical report that would floor most others is an inspiration to the rest of us.

I'm not so sure about the stubborn but a tough man indeed - on second thoughts stubborn also.

Best of luck mate.

At least you get a green suit with a cape and a big red


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Radioactive Sturdee

Just check whether you can actually fly before trying

I was talking to a fellow at my local bowling club a week ago,I was sitting outside in the cool having a smoke when he sat down at the same table as me,looked to be in his early forties,we started up a conversation and he told me it was his first day out of hospital since having his prostrate cancer removed,he had only been operated on three days before at St Vincents in Sydney by a surgeon using the DaVinci machine,he lifted his shirt and all he had were tiny little scars about the size a blackberry thorn would make, op. cost him $23k but he said was worth every penny as most surgeons open you up from the scrotum to the anus and get at it that way.Surgeon who did it was apparently Indian and is the only one who can operate this machine with any degree of skill, he was absolutely wrapped in it.
He was as happy as a dog with two tails,was only drinking squash as he had prevailed upon his missus to let him out to see his mates and this was a proviso.

Best wishes Peter.

Ganbare!

Cheers
Michael

My brother's going through exactly the same thing, Peter, and he's only 52. Just about anything that can go wrong has gone wrong for him. So I can empathise with you to the extent that I've followed him through the course of his nightmare. The other day he was in a shop and his bladder suddenly let go. He could do nothing but turn around and walk out. But he's as tough as you, so you'll both be OK.

Originally Posted by Rossluck

The other day he was in a shop and his bladder suddenly let go. He could do nothing but turn around and walk out.

I know how he feels as I've had that as well, however that part gets better as time goes on.

I don't have a problem with that anymore but as a safeguard I still wear a pad when I go dancing. Now it's more of a safeguard then actually needed, a bit like a security blanket I suppose.

I also have a bag in the car with a change of underwear and shorts if I'm really caught. This idea may be helpful for your brother.


Peter.