The TRUTH about Prostate Cancer every man needs to hear
Hi
I'm feeling good this week
I've just planned with a very good friend our annual walk to raise funds and awareness of Prostate Cancer.
It gives me the motivation I need to get out and do some walking, something I've been doing less and less of recently due to fatigue.
Thank you for watching this video, I’ve been making these videos as a vlog sharing my journey through Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer.
My world literally fell apart on Sept 15th 2021 when I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.
Questions such as how long have I got left how bad is it in fact a whole whose of frightening thoughts were wondering around my mind and exploding at opportune moments when I felt most vulnerable.
I was to be honest lost and lonely to begin with, people don’t know how to deal with someone who has stage four cancer, it’s a taboo subject. I honestly didn’t know who to turn to for help.
I started writing a blog whilst I was in hospital and recovering at home after from the initial treatment phase.
I then decided to make this vlog because it seemed a better way to get my story out there. I want to provide a channel where I would continue telling my story for as long as I can and invite comments from others that can also help and share there own experiences.
Cancer can be a lonely place and I hope this channel will help someone else who may be a bit lost and feel alone whilst dealing with their own diagnosis and experience.
Nothing is ever as bad as you think it will be and that seems to the case so far with my experience with Prostate Cancer.
Thank you for watching, please comment if you feel like it and please share the videos to anyone you think may find them helpful
Woody ❤️
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Thanks for sharing.
@Livingwith-prostatecancer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Superb Woody, Gleason 9 stage 4, research ,hormone treatment, diet , exercise for me, almost two years ago I thought I was doomed, Easter 22 it took until November 22 for me to drop on someone in same boat but 8 years in front of me, massive moment, tide turned for me, I could see hope, and thats what this channel gives, it gives hope. Fit bit watch, Christmas present, we soon get to like the pats on back that we get from these things, whatever gets you moving is worth the expense, keep at it Woody, no need for replies seeing you fit and well is good enough Phil
@Livingwith-prostatecancer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Phil
God bless you in your PCa journey It is a challenge My dx wasn’t as severe but I still get fatigue & unmotivated but I must try not to become a hypochondriac & worry about everything but to discern what needs attention Not easy it is a real challenge Thank you from Chicago
@Livingwith-prostatecancer
3 ай бұрын
It's a real challenge but I'm learning to not stress out over things that are not in my power to change. Good luck to you to James
Thanks for your videos Woody!! Please keep them coming. I have Stage IV with a Gleason score of 9-10 in the 10 specimens they took out of the 13 total. Lupron injections every 3 months and a daily Erleada pill. I live in Texas, USA and your videos mean a lot!! Blessings to you!!
@Livingwith-prostatecancer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Bob
Coming back from being covered in mets head to toe down to just one dot on your pelvis is amazing. That gives so many of us so much hope. Gotta fight through the fatigue, but it can be incredibly overwhelming. I truly appreciate your videos. Keep going!
@dusanjez2011
4 ай бұрын
We must somehow accept our fate.
@Livingwith-prostatecancer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words
Thank you Woody for your videos!! They are giving me great hope for the future. Been diagnosed 1 year now stage 4, on 3 monthly Zoladex shots and daily 250mg Zytiga, so far PSA has remained stable at 0.1. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
@Livingwith-prostatecancer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks John, I'm glad the videos are helping in some way.
New to your channel sir, watching from SoCal. I've had high PSA readings that fluctuate quite regularly and have been doing repeat PSA tests every 6 months but I'm about to go see my urologist for most likely a biopsy. Appreciate the videos, your attitude is inspiring and may God bless you. Good day sir.
@Livingwith-prostatecancer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much I wish you the best of luck with your own journey and hopefully if you do have a biopsy it's good news for you.🙏
Good thread. How do i cope? I cope by walking as much as possible. With the dog, or out in nature (can't take my little dog in nature because of coyotes). Similar to you Woody, just being aware of the natural world. Being present, enjoying a chat with a neighbour. Also i rest when my body says rest.
@Livingwith-prostatecancer
4 ай бұрын
Walking is good I enjoy it when I can overcome the fatigue. Keep walking @carledquist
@carledquist4039
4 ай бұрын
@@Livingwith-prostatecancer Thanks will do, and thank you for bringing us all together.
@dusanjez2011
4 ай бұрын
Walking is really good and enjoying the real world, nature, too. But sometimes fatigue is strong and it is not easy to walk. Especially because nerves in my legs were damaged by cancer in spine. With best wishes for your health.
Woody- thanks for this. It sounds like your treatment is working really well- The way it has gone for your mets. I really find that exercise helps me deal with the fatigue. I started getting into bike riding when I got my diagnosis ( Stage 4 like you). Now if I have a day when I can’t get onto the bike it pisses me off - It will save me from this disease as much as any of the tablets or radio that I have had. It is also great for my mental state - it feels like I am doing my bit to fight this.
@Livingwith-prostatecancer
4 ай бұрын
That's great Derek, I'm seriously considering getting a bike in the summer
@derekness7900
4 ай бұрын
Good idea - It is a great cardio work out and also strength for the legs and core, and doesn't do your joints in. @@Livingwith-prostatecancer
You're in my prayers.
@Livingwith-prostatecancer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
Thank you God bless
@Livingwith-prostatecancer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you
Thanks you for ur videos
@Livingwith-prostatecancer
4 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!