“Fifteen years ago, my world was shattered when a series of tests revealed I had prostate cancer. Today, it’s reaction on my partner Wendy, that stays with me.”
This is my story.
On receiving the Prostate Cancer U.K. envelope we were very surprised and overwhelmed to see they had profiled and highlighted our story with a letter and booklet. 15yrs have now passed since that troublesome gland was removed l feel it appropriate to promote the battle against the big C in a personal way.
How I got through the diagnosis
My flirtation with Prostate Cancer was diagnosed early on and was not aggressive, my choices were to battle through Chemotherapy or
Radioamthy all very debilitating treatment or having the troublesome Gland removed.
The latter would have some side affects duly listed by the surgeon which i have lived With for some 15yrs. In this time I have enjoyed life with my partner built our own house and raked up many cruises which have enabled us to see the world comfortably.
Watching our families develop having celebrated milestone holidays together has been a sheer joy and rewarding. Having now been together for 25yrs and celebrated this happening all together at the Ritz in London was beyond belief.
So in my case my battle with the killer Cancer disease has been, even with a few side effects won with brilliant support from my families and loved ones. I haven’t gone to the purely gates yet and lived life to the full dispite having a Cancerous Prostate Gland.
I am always aware the Big C may revisit so to all you guys go to your Doctor and be positive insist on a check up even if there are no tell tell symptoms. Above all be aware and positive I am now approaching 75yrs not out and a Cancer survivor. Keith Chambers August 2019 available to help if required.
Why am I so passionate to…
Educate and Relate to your Prostate
All that you need to know about your prostate
The prostate is a gland. It is usually the size and shape of a walnut and grows bigger as you get older. It sits underneath the bladder and surrounds the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine (wee) out of the body. The prostate’s main job is to help make semen – the fluid that carries sperm.
Family history and genetics
Your family history is information about any health problems that have affected your family. Families have many common factors, such as their genes, environment and lifestyle. Together, these factors can help suggest if you are more likely to get some health conditions.
Inside every cell in our body is a set of instructions called genes. These are passed down (inherited) from our parents. Genes control how the body grows, works and what it looks like. If something goes wrong with one or more genes (known as a gene fault or mutation), it can sometimes cause cancer.
Is prostate cancer hereditary?
If people in your family have prostate cancer or breast cancer, it might increase your own risk of getting prostate cancer. This is because you may have inherited the same faulty genes.
My father had prostate cancer. What are my risks?
- You are two and a half times more likely to get prostate cancer if your father or brother has had it, compared to a man who has no relatives with prostate cancer.
- Your chance of getting prostate cancer may be even greater if your father or brother was under 60 when he was diagnosed, or if you have more than one close relative (father or brother) with prostate cancer.
- Your risk of getting prostate cancer may also be higher if your mother or sister has had breast cancer.
Screaming for Screening
Add national screening program, including database, with results going to GP’s.
Where is my prostate?
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis. The prostate is just in front of the rectum. The urethra runs through the center of the prostate, from the bladder to the penis, letting urine flow out of the body. The prostate secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm.
Who likely to get prostate cancer
Prostate cancer mainly affects men over 50, and your risk increases as you get older. The most common age for men to be diagnosed with prostate cancer is between 65 and 69 years. You can get prostate cancer at any age but if you are under 50, your risk of getting prostate cancer is very low but it is possible.
If you are concerned about prostate cancer or prostate problems, Prostate Cancer UK can help. They provide a range of information and support so you can choose the services that work for you. All our services are open to men, their family and their friends.
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