NFR Prostate Cancer

[Citizen Smith]

I got out yesterday, but I had a long standing appointment at 8.30am and was asked to keep it,
So one thing has led to another and I've been admitted back into Frimley until at least Saturday,
They've thought for a long time today that I've got Sepsis but thankfully that has just been discounted,
And in a Fulhamish way, the light at the end of my tunnel is the thought of my two tickets for Ipswich away, that's my aim now
COYSW

C Block
It's terrible that you've had such awful complications with your procedure. After my prostatectomy, I too had problems with the catheter for a month, which I found uncomfortable 24/7 and had blood clots, but once out, my body started to recover slowly. Grit your teeth best you can, get through it and you'll be back cheering the Whites at Ipswich, no bother! 

[sunburywhite]

Hi C Block

Sorry to hear about the problems, it will all pass soon and you will be fine

The catheter is a bit like the Hookey Cookey, they stick one in , they pull one out then give it all a shake about.

I musty have been lucky as I had about 6 stuck in and pulled out over the course of a few months. The only good thing was you got a good nights sleep. I dont know how some of you did the self insertion

[C Block]

This is becoming a bit of a nightmare now, I was violently sick yesterday, so they are sending me for an ultrasound today to see if they can find out what's going on
Ironically though I've woken up today feeling a bit more like myself for the first time in a while,
Maybe the vomiting has helped get some of the infection out of my system
Onwards and Upwards from this point on 👊🏻

[ScalleysDad]

Sadly you lost me at "you don't get a finger up your @rse" ...what fun is a blood test

In all seriousness though glad to hear you are doing ok and for sure will get a general health look over soon as a result of this message, as I've been putting it off

I had the finger test for the first time last year at St Helier Hospital in Sutton. I had a blood test too. A painful UTI prompted my GP to get the tests done.

I was given the all clear.

It is well worth getting the blood test given that prostrate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in UK men and the second leading cause of cancer death in men (after lung cancer), causing around 12,000 deaths annually.

I have a blood test tomorrow, can't say I'm looking forward to it.

I trust the blood test went well enough. My contribution to local NHS protocol is, hopefully anyway, the use of the term "sharp scratch" as the needle goes in following my response to "small *****" being "cold room" and uncontrollable giggling. Legend in my own mind!!!!!

Edit. Oh my goodness I didn't realise the asterisk was that sensitive. Small sounds like Rick.

[Mullers OG]

This very important topic demonstrates how long many of our supporters have been regulars at CC.

Best wishes to everyone undergoing prostate cancer treatment and or examinations. Worrying times.

Personally I found the operation and the resulting indignities less onerous than I was expecting. I found the painful passing of blood following the biopsy scary especially when not warned of the likelihood of it.

[C Block]

Free, Free at last !
I managed to get home on Saturday, starting my recovery, even from Saturday to now I feel a bit better,
I've got to pop back at the end of the week for an examination, get through that and im on my way,
And thank you to everyone that has sent me a kind message, it really was very much appreciated
And good luck and best wishes to everyone else going through similar issues with their prostate, there really is light at the end of the tunnel, even though on someday's you might not believe it 👍🏻
COYSW

[cookieg]

Please forgive my school boy humour but prostate exam and "light at the end of the tunnel" did make me chuckle!!

Great to hear things are going the right way C Block.

[alfie]

Best wishes to all those going through this nasty disease.