Patient stories
Graham explains how he found an alternative treatment to maintain quality of life
Posted on August 2, 2024 in HIFU, Patient stories, PodcastSummaryGraham Pipe, a 70-year-old retired surveyor, was diagnosed with localized prostate cancer after a PSA test and biopsy. His NHS doctors recommended surgery or radiotherapy. Concerned about side effects like incontinence and impotence, Graham researched alternatives and found the Focal Therapy Clinic. He underwent High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment, which targets cancer cells while sparing […]
Read more →For me, NanoKnife was “a no brainer”
Posted on July 15, 2024 in NanoKnife, Patient stories, PodcastSummary Brian shares his personal experience with being diagnosed with prostate cancer and receiving NanoKnife at The Focal Therapy Clinic. Jump to: Receiving my prostate cancer diagnosis He chose focal therapy because it carried the least side effects and had a quick recovery. Jump to: The benefits of focal therapy for me He […]
Read more →It takes two
Posted on August 16, 2022 in News & Views, Patient stories, Prostate Cancer Support, Sex & relationshipsPartners and support networks in the prostate cancer journey The majority of men who come to us with a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment recommendation are motivated to seek out more detailed information and to explore alternatives by their relationships with wives or partners. Given the nature of the disease and the side effects of […]
Read more →Shaping Prostate Cancer Literacy
Posted on June 6, 2022 in Patient stories, PodcastA conversation with Martin Wells Martin Wells, a campaigner, fundraiser and support group leader from Lancashire, joins OnFocus to discuss what it’s like going through prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment as a gay man. He set up two support groups to help men and their partners address these challenges – Out with Prostate Cancer and […]
Read more →Is Active Surveillance safe for Prostate Cancer Patients?
Posted on March 22, 2022 in Active surveillance, Patient stories, Treatment optionsAn account of the experience of a patient with active surveillance We received an unsolicited email last week that told a story we’ve heard far too many times. It went like this: Dear Sir/Madam: Just thought I’d share my story. In Jan 2019, I was diagnosed with Gleeson 6 localised PCa, so the NHS recommended […]
Read more →Michael Anthony: My Prostate Cancer Treatment “HIFU”
Posted on November 22, 2021 in Patient stories, Podcast, Treatment optionsIntroduction Michael Anthony, a 50-year-old man, was diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shortly after his birthday. Soon after, he also contracted COVID-19. He shared his experience on the OnFocus podcast to help others understand the challenges of managing a prostate cancer diagnosis during the pandemic. Diagnosis Journey Michael visited his doctor for an unrelated […]
Read more →Raymond’s Prostate Cancer story. Struggling after surgery
Posted on September 24, 2021 in Incontinence, Mens' health, Patient stories, Podcast, ProstatectomySummary: Raymond details his prostate cancer journey and experience with robotic radical prostatectomy surgery treatment. Jump to: My prostate cancer diagnosis He explains the side effects he faced after surgery and how he turned to writing to help cope with the experience. Jump to: Having robotic radical prostatectomy and its side effects He expresses his […]
Read more →Dr Stephen Allen, My Prostate Cancer journey
Posted on September 14, 2021 in Hormone therapy, Incontinence, MRI, Patient stories, PodcastJoining me today is Dr Stephen Allan, a retired consultant anaesthetist and former prostate cancer patient. Stephen has a unique perspective on how men are diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer, and shares his wisdom and experience regularly through Tackle Prostate Cancer as a patient representative, and as an advisor to NICE and the […]
Read more →Living life to the fullest after HIFU Focal Therapy Treatment : Nigel Harris
Posted on September 4, 2021 in HIFU, Patient stories, PodcastSummary: Nigel shares his prostate cancer story and his search to find a treatment option that would have minimal impact on his lifestyle. Jump to: Exploring my options for treatment He details why he ultimately chose HIFU treatment due to its minimal side effects and explains how the procedure went. Jump to: Going through recovery: […]
Read more →Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy – Andrew Gabriel story
Posted on July 20, 2021 in Campaigning/advocacy, Patient storiesJoining this episode of OnFocus is patient advocate and educator, Andrew Gabriel. Through his own experience with prostate cancer and his advocacy work, Gabriel has become a well-known leader of patient support groups and a recognised source of knowledge on hormone therapy. His hugely popular talk, ‘Surviving Hormone Therapy,’ has been attended by hundreds of […]
Read more →Advocating for Men with Prostate Cancer Ten Years On
Posted on June 18, 2021 in Mens' health, Patient stories, Podcast, Prostate Cancer SupportProstate cancer survivor and cancer rehab specialist, Simon Lord, reflects on the changes in the 10 years since his diagnosis Simon Lord is a personal trainer and cancer rehab specialist, he is also a prostate cancer survivor having had successful robotic surgery in 2010. He joins OnFocus to discuss the changes and developments he’s observed […]
Read more →When Active Surveillance Lets You Down
Posted on June 11, 2021 in Active surveillance, Patient stories, Podcast, ProstatectomyMarcus McKenzie discusses his prostate cancer experience Summary Marcus details his experience with being diagnosed with prostate cancer and how this led to him going on active surveillance. Jump to: My prostate cancer journey: from diagnosis to active surveillance He explains how the choice for him to be placed on active surveillance resulted in […]
Read more →Any questions?
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