This is my Interview on BBC Radio Cumbria, 11th February 2011. I had already read excerpts from my Blog in the morning and evening, Monday to Friday. When I listened back to this myself, I couldn't believe how 'down' I sounded! But then this was really the first time anyone had asked me to revisit the last 9 months and talk about my feelings. So at the same time as I was answering Tim, I was remembering just how bad I felt at the various stages. I have also found it hard to come to terms with possibly being cured, because there are so many people who I know personally now, who have not been as lucky. I feel guilty but happy! Can you understand that? But this was all about trying to get a message out to other men in Cumbria, and I feel that this was achieved. A BIG thank you to my friend Chaz for showing me how to put sound clips on here, it was not as easy as I thought it might be. See you in Edinburgh for the big game my friend!
I started this Blog after being diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2010. I thought I was going to die! It was a way of keeping family and friends informed but then became a campaigning tool, helping to make improvements in hospitals nationally. 11 years on, after successful surgery, my PSA is still undetectable. I'm not continuing to Blog about prostate cancer, I'm hoping to leave it in the past, but this blog contains a great archive of information.
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
This is my Interview on BBC Radio Cumbria, 11th February 2011. I had already read excerpts from my Blog in the morning and evening, Monday to Friday. When I listened back to this myself, I couldn't believe how 'down' I sounded! But then this was really the first time anyone had asked me to revisit the last 9 months and talk about my feelings. So at the same time as I was answering Tim, I was remembering just how bad I felt at the various stages. I have also found it hard to come to terms with possibly being cured, because there are so many people who I know personally now, who have not been as lucky. I feel guilty but happy! Can you understand that? But this was all about trying to get a message out to other men in Cumbria, and I feel that this was achieved. A BIG thank you to my friend Chaz for showing me how to put sound clips on here, it was not as easy as I thought it might be. See you in Edinburgh for the big game my friend!
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Glad I found your blog--and enjoying it. A prostate cancer survivor as well, I am also writing a blog (and a book, published on Amazon) at www.theprostatestorm.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteGood luck,
Steve