Blog
The purpose of my blog is to share my experience. Read about my prostate cancer journey, the treatment I underwent, Proton Beam Therapy, side-effects and symptoms of prostate cancer treatment and the impact the diagnosis had on all aspects of my life. I share my story to encourage more men to talk about prostate cancer and their own journey.
The hormone therapy side effects I experienced
When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 56 my world came crashing down. I mean, I had just retired from running a successful business for 36 years and was
Understanding which prostate cancer treatment is right for you
I know this is a very difficult subject for anyone who has been through prostate cancer, but it needs to be discussed. It needs to be considered, so that newly
The (unexpected) side effects of prostate cancer treatment
I know this is a very difficult subject for anyone who has been through prostate cancer, but it needs to be discussed. It needs to be considered, so that newly
Proton Beam Therapy – my side-effects
I can’t stress enough how thankful I am that I was able to have Proton Beam Therapy. If it hadn’t been for this revolutionary non-surgical treatment, there’s a very good
The impact a prostate cancer diagnosis had on my relationship and intimacy
When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer aged 56, I had no obvious symptoms. A routine health check had identified a slightly raised PSA and a subsequent biopsy confirmed that
Proton Beam Therapy: What is it and what is treatment like?
Don’t be surprised if you start to hear more about Proton Beam Therapy from fellow prostate cancer patients. As a fairly new type of radiotherapy which can blast tumours with