Adam’s Advanced Prostate Cancer Journey

In this episode I reveal how the latest test shows my PSA level has risen quite significantly, the second time since the first intensive round of treatment stopped - indicating that my aggressive cancer has returned already.I'm not going to let it beat me.

In this episode I talk about the meeting I had with my consultant to discuss the blood test I had after the end of ten months of treatment. To my shock the PSA level has risen - meaning either a temporary spike caused by the targeted radiation, or the cancer has resumed its aggressive growth.

In this episode I talk about the various medication I've taken during my ten-month treatment plan; the benefits and side effects, both short-term and long-lasting. I also mention the horrible industry in selling supposed 'cancer curing' pills online, exposed today on the BBC News website as a result of an undercover investigation.

In this episode I discuss the completion of my radiotherapy treatment, and how a referral to a chemo rehab exercise class has helped me cope mentally with no further medical treatments (for now). I also talk about how I've decided to take up fishing again - something I loved as a kid, and which I know will be perfect for the regular mindfulness sessions I was recommended to start.

In this episode I describe how my radiation therapy is going - and nearly complete - and how it has affected my urinary function.
I also talk about prostate awareness events that I've attended in recent weeks, and what the immediate future holds. 

In this episode I describe my first two radiotheraphy sessions, and the differences in preparing for that versus chemo.
I also reveal how I'm still suffering withdrawal effects from the chemo drugs, and what's in the diary for this coming week.

In this episode I discuss the changes since the chemo toxin has finally left my system, and how steroid withdrawal has caused problems. I also talk about my pre-assessment radiotherapy appointment ready for the cycle starting next week.

In this episode I reflect on my birthday this week, a milestone I didn't think I'd reach when first diagnosed last October, and also my meeting this morning with my consultant t discuss the results of my CT scan last week to see how effective the 18 week chemo treatment has been. 

...and lots of it.
In this episode I explain how urinating goes hand in hand with prostate cancer (sometimes literally), from being an earlier indicator that something may be wrong, to causing issues in your everyday life.
I offer hints and tips from my own journey, and what you can do to make things as easy and comfortable for yourself as possible.
 

This episode discusses my feelings on finishing the 18 week chemotherapy treatment, how my body (and mental wellbeing) have affected, and my thoughts about the future.