lakeside1000 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I have just returned home after yet another operation at the local hospital, up until 2 years ago I was the picture of good health, never missed a days work or shooting, then following a prostate cancer diagnosis I made a serious mistake, on advice from doctors I had something called 'brachy therapy' a treatment where they implant radio active pellets around the prostate and hit them with high levels of radiation, the pellets then continue to burn out the cancer for up to one year, problem is the radiation burnt everything else as well, bladder lining, urethra, rest of the prostate and the bowl lining, over the last 14 months I've had 9 procedures to try to correct the damage, the last one Thursday, the future looks pretty dire, the specialist has explained there is very little left they can try and the next step is to remove the prostate and damaged section of the urethra along with the urethra sphincter muscle, make a repair to the urethra and fit a rubber sphincter muscle with a pump, so when I need to pee I have to pump the muscle to release , then wait for it to close again, I am just 66 and feel I have a long life left, which I intend to live to the full, that means as much shooting, fishing and boating as possible, its just so frustrating when I have to sit at home for weeks waiting for the bits to mend as I cant walk any distance let alone drag all my gear up the field , So to any of you out there who are looking at forms of treatment for prostate cancer, whatever you do, don't have 'brachy therapy' . Its far too aggressive , there are several other options which should be less harmful long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linny Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 very brave to put this up all the best to you hope you get sorted out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rimotu66 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Chin up Lakeside, you will be out in the field again before you know it, and its summer soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Wishing you all the best mate. Colleague at work had this done........not pleasant as you say. Watched him struggle for a long time and as you, several operations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Sheen Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I see this quite a lot in my line of work, where overly eager doctors offer procedures that aren't always best for the patient but for their own ego. This is incredibly brave of you to put this on a forum and i really do feel for you. If ever you are up in lincolnshire, i am sure there would be many people along with myself who could help you out for a days shooting.Good luck with your recovery, make sure you stay positive.Regards,Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truflex Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Want a few shooting DVD's to pass a few hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 You have my respect for posting all that on here, and i wish you a speedy recovery,and hope the future is better than your recent problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinach Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I used to have a lot to do with brachytherapy and without fail it can be the difference between cure and not for many cancers ,but as you say it can have such miserable consequences, all of which you seem to have got caught up with. It shows great strength to come here and open up to all. I truly wish you get some peace and relief from these procedures and hope that anyone reading your post who ends up having the same choices you had will be able to go armed with the knowledge you've given them and at least be able to make the decision openly. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10mike Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 reading between the lines it sounds like your one tough cookie and will be back out again soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I wish you a speedy and full recovery, and that you're back out there soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 the more you hanker to get out ..the quicker you will be up for it.....at least you can get a bit of rest have a bitch and moan and look forward to the harvest and the stubbles...on the stubbles all you will have to do is drive right up to where you want to set up and take the motor back and wander empty handed back to the hide let us know how you get on please alll the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) I had this done in november last year, i am ever so sorry to hear things are not working as they should be. Do hope things improve soon. Edited March 29, 2014 by johnphilip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Lakeside you are doing what is best in this situation and that is fighting it, keep on keeping on and the best of everything for you. ATVB Bri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Sounds like a really tough time for you at the moment. Really hope things get better soon and your back out in the field. Atb P.T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 it's amazing wot they can do now adays chin up fellow ,I had a scare four years back for the same my father died from it 15 years ago ,I was clear but had diabetes with the end result thank god keep on believing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Up most respect for you sir for everything you are going through and for sharing everything on here. Hope things get sorted and you are back up and running soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I wish you a speedy recovery and all the best with the fishing shooting and boating :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Hi Lakeside...........Sorry to hear you are having a rough time of it, try and keep positive and im sure things will get better for you. What I have learned since I found this site is there are a lot of good guys out there, who although total strangers are there to help any body who need it. I am not too far from Hembsy, so if you want any help in any way, or any books, d v ds just give me a p m , but in the mean time we will keep our fingers crossed and hope every thing will turn out fine for you and your family........good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Lakeside hang in there, I lost one leg in 2007 bounced back shooting and fishing but not able to do as much as before ,then in 2010 lost the other leg, 6 months later walking with no sticks shooting and fishing again now struggling to carry the gear and slopes are a no no. Boxing Day last Dec my right stump broke down and split .i have just had 3 months in the wheel chair now got new legs but it's like day one only able to walk about 6-8 yards .I will go on it's very hard but we must adapt our style and be positive ,please carry on as you have fight all the way you will be let down now and again but get up and carry on . Don't ever think you have to give up because there is always some one worse of than your self Good luck for the future I hope things go well for you Deershooter Edited March 29, 2014 by deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p@cman Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Good on you for having the courage and character to post this; much respect and admiration for you. Stay positive and stay strong. I wish you all the best for the future and hope that things go as well as they possibly can. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 You are very brave sharing your therapy with us all, I wish you the very best and you should never say " I Wish I'd " you should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Thank you form sharing. I hope you make a very speedy recovery. Deershooter you are an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Thank you form sharing. I hope you make a very speedy recovery. Deershooter you are an inspiration. Thank you ,we all need a positive attitude regarding illness and disability things will get better we all just have to make it work Nil igirum carborundum Don't let the bas##### grind you down Edited March 29, 2014 by deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Thanks everyone for your kind comments, I just look ahead to better times, you cant keep a good man down, at least not for long. thanks for the offers of dvd's etc, I keep tuned in to youtube watching all the george digweed and the crowman vids, cant beat a good days corvid bashing, thanks again everyone on PW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88b Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 A friend had this done a few years ago with total success . Sorry you haven't been so lucky, hope you can get to as near as normal as possible soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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