Hello Kate,

Welcome to Cancer Chat. I am a 71 year old who has had and recovered from prostate cancer. Mine was found early thanks to my wife making me go to my GP. I have a brother on law in your dads condition in that he has just finnished his chemo and has been told they cant cure him but they hope to hold the cancer at bay for as long as possible. I was so lucky; just had hormone therapy and radiotherapy. Still have some side effects like hot flushes but look on them as a small price to pay for the result I have had.

You are so right about people not knowing what to say. Even family members suffer from this at times. At a time when we need to talk more than ever before, it makes it so hard. Talking certainly helped me in the end. So if you ever need to talk, this is a great place to come for we have some wonderful people on here who understand the problems for most have have gone through the same thing themselves.

Wishing both you and your father all the best, take care, Brian.

Hi Brian,

Thanks for the warm welcome. You are right it really helps to talk to people about the situation. It is quite refreshing to talk to people who are open and honest about cancer. I do believe that the more people talk about these things the more people are aware of signs and symptoms. 

I am really pleased to hear your story and that you have overcome this horrible disease. My Dad is a fighter, he walked me down the aisle in January and I have nothing but admiration for him. 

Thank you for the wishes, you take care too. If I can ever be an ear for you do please let me know.

Kate x 

Hi Brian,

Thanks for the warm welcome. You are right it really helps to talk to people about the situation. It is quite refreshing to talk to people who are open and honest about cancer. I do believe that the more people talk about these things the more people are aware of signs and symptoms. 

I am really pleased to hear your story and that you have overcome this horrible disease. My Dad is a fighter, he walked me down the aisle in January and I have nothing but admiration for him. 

Thank you for the wishes, you take care too. If I can ever be an ear for you do please let me know.

Kate x