Prostate Cancer and beyond

Hi All, 

Stumbled across this forum at just after 3am today, I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer back in 2018, Doctors removed my Prostate two weeks later, 

In 2019 the Cancer returned in my Prostate bed area, Treatment was 42 Days of Radiotherapy, I recall the Radiographer telling me there you go, All finished, Go and enjoy a long life.

In 2021 the Cancer returned but this time on my Spine at level T1, Treatment this time was two sessions of SAB Radiotherapy, Having mould made of my head and shoulders was an experience and being clipped down to the Radiotherapy table was an experience I'd prefer not to do again, 

In 2024 the Cancer returned once again but this time it was found on numerous places on my spine, I recall sitting in examination room with the two Consultants and my wife, My wife asked "Well what does that mean"  "Is this treatable" How long are we talking about, That's when one of the Consultant replied "Well, We're probably taking about four to five years life expectancy" 

I was prescribed Abiraterone tablets, Prednisolone tablets and Quarterly Zoladex implant injections, This has kept the Cancer away since then, I have Quarterly blood tests and Appointments which to date have been undetectable.

I was also diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis in 2021 and more recently a month ago diagnosed with Steroid Induced stage two diabetes which has doubled the amount of drugs I take on a daily basis. 

I'm a husband, Dad of three, Grandad to five wonderful grandchildren who are my world and the reason why I want to stay around as long as I can, 

The Staff have been amazing and hopefully they will find a way to keep me well for a long time. 

Thank you to the doctors and researchers who work tirelessly every day to help folk like me. 

  • Hello James-B-Surrey

    Welcome to the Cancer Chat community which I know many of our members find during the middle of the night. 

    I'm sorry to hear about all the health issues that you've had to learn to live with since your initial diagnosis of prostate cancer in 2019. I'm sure that at times things have been very difficult for you, and for your wife. It sounds from your post, that despite everything, there is a firm note of positivity, no doubt fuelled by your wonderful family and it's great to hear that! I know from the very many posts that I've read here over the years that being able to keep that positive mindset can help make our daily lives that little brighter, despite the other battles we may be dealing with. 

    It's great to know that the treatment for your prostate cancer is keeping your blood test results at an undetectable level and I hope that this gives you and your wife some reassurance that things are stable. Hopefully the specialists are supporting you well with managing your MS too. 

    Do keep in touch James and let us know how you get on. I know that at some point in the future, there will be others who take hope from reading your post so thatnk you for sharing your story. 

    Sending you and your wife our very best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator