Here in the states it’s called a DRE (digital rectal exam). I was diagnosed at the end of 2001 when I was 44. I too have four children and live a life quite like yours. It wasn’t as much of a wake up call for me as it was for you. Mine was aggressive but still contained, none in the margins as they say. I was very fortunate that my doctor started screening while in my early forties. I asked him why. He told me he had lost too many patients to it early. Fifty was the recommended start for screening at the time. I wouldn’t have made it to fifty. I appreciate what you are doing here.
Well I am about to turn 68 and am still cancer-free so it went well. I had an excellent surgeon do my prostatectomy so I had no serious side effects. I was very fortunate to have him for the procedure. My doctor referred him. When I asked if he was any good he told me he sent his father to him as did his partner.
Isn't it just...I really do consider myself in a privileged position (however, weird that may sound). Thank you Kristina, it was great chatting to you...hope all well?
Here in the states it’s called a DRE (digital rectal exam). I was diagnosed at the end of 2001 when I was 44. I too have four children and live a life quite like yours. It wasn’t as much of a wake up call for me as it was for you. Mine was aggressive but still contained, none in the margins as they say. I was very fortunate that my doctor started screening while in my early forties. I asked him why. He told me he had lost too many patients to it early. Fifty was the recommended start for screening at the time. I wouldn’t have made it to fifty. I appreciate what you are doing here.
DRE sounds far more professional! Will go for that in the future 😉. 44, wow that is a tender age! In hope that all well now?
Well I am about to turn 68 and am still cancer-free so it went well. I had an excellent surgeon do my prostatectomy so I had no serious side effects. I was very fortunate to have him for the procedure. My doctor referred him. When I asked if he was any good he told me he sent his father to him as did his partner.
There cant be any better recommendation! Glad to hear all doing well.
What a positive outlook! It's a real inspiration (C or no C) to start living x
The irony of discovering that I too had prostate C was that I was the one telling everyone not to get the state injectable.
I suspect poor Eddie Jordan was a victim given the description of his prostate C as ‘aggressive’.
Turbo C, anyone??
As a non-jibbed friend said to me this week,”… it’s a good job you didn’t get it given your diagnosis.”
I’m inclined to agree.
We're on this planet for a pretty brief time, aren't we?
Fleeting!
Living now is so important! It is a strange gift. I have your interview in draft form. Will DM you the date that it will drop. In 2.5 weeks, I think.
Isn't it just...I really do consider myself in a privileged position (however, weird that may sound). Thank you Kristina, it was great chatting to you...hope all well?