Prostate Cancer - My Story - Episode 2
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- Опубликовано: 28 фев 2021
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Prostate Cancer - My Story - Episode 2
Vlogging my newly diagnosed Prostate Cancer journey, 2 months after the diagnosis update, along with how did I get diagnosed? What was the process & how am I at the moment?
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Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the advise. I will speak to the doc next time I see them which should be soon.
Thanks Jim and that's really good to hear, top man 👍
My condolences for the loss of your mum
Thank you Anthony
Stay positive Martin, you’ve got fitness on your side and you’ll be back on the trails in no time 🏔
Thanks Tony, it'll just be a wee blip in the scheme of things 👍
My doctor refused the psa test four times, four years. I got one on my own initiative and had 51.
That's nuts your Dr refused to check your PSA, I hope you're ok now?
@@TheDeterminedRunner PSA 0, but impotent and incontinent
Thank you for posting these. My mother had breast cancer when I was in college and it was very hard for me (and her). She is now 20 years cancer free. We are very blessed.
Thanks, that's good to hear your mum has stayed cancer free and all has been well 😀
Hey Martin - thank you for the update and the total transparency in your situation! Your advice to all of us mature men is well taken! Thanks you for being such a positive inspiration! I can't wait to see you out there on the roads and trails again!
Thanks for your support Paul, reading these positive comments does help, so thank you 👍🏃♂️
Thank you for sharing your story, I am approaching that age where I need to start getting checked. I lost my mother to cancer 11 years ago. Its never easy. Pray for you buddy 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks Brad and sorry to hear about your mother. I'd certainly say if you're in the age group, it only takes a minute to get checked 👍
Really appreciate how open you are about all of this. I think for others going through this or something similar, hearing you share your journey openly and with a smile will make a massive difference!
Thanks, I do know of of a few guys that have been to the Drs to get checked since I've made these videos, so that's good 👍
Very absorbing Martin, brave of you to share your journey so openly. Fingers crossed the op’ will go ahead at the end of this month 🤞🏻
Thanks Wendy, here's hoping, the sooner it happens the quicker I can get back to where I want to be 👍🏃♂️
So sorry for your loss brother! Many prayers for you and your family! Thank your for sharing your update on your journey!
Thanks for your support Collin
So sorry to hear about your mom Martin, my deepest condolences my friend.. a ton you have been dealing with, my prayers continue to go to you and your family. Thank you for the advice and keep encouraged Martin🙏🏾
Thanks Majors, it's been a tricky period but I will come through this stronger 👍
Glad that you’re feeling better. Good luck with the operation and a speedy recovery. So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Thanks for your support Evelyn it's much appreciated 👍
My most sincere condolences for your loss. I am praying for you to have a successful operation and speedy recovery. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Thanks for your support Robbie
I've had a doctor tell me I am too young to worry about breast cancer .... this was years ago. I think the mentality with that is changing because age isn't as much as big factor nowadays when it comes to cancer because there are plenty of people in their late 20s and 30s getting it unfortunate. Don't let it get you Martin! You got this. You can beat this. Take care of that mindset. I know you have been going through a lot lately with the passing of your mom but just understand this: you have EVERYTHING within you to beat this! Rooting for you!!!
Thanks for the positive support Daniella, I think the mentality has changed over the years, more folk seem to get cancer nowadays but the recovery rate is much higher as well. Thanks again 👍
So glad to hear you are starting to feel better about things. We've been thinking about you. Also condolences for your loss. Keep us posted - E
Thanks Adam and Elise, that's nice of you to say 👍
Condolences for your loss. Wishing you a speedy return to good health 🙏
Thank you Paul
Prayers and good thoughts. Glad you are feeling better! Thanks for sharing your story.
Thanks for the support, it's much appreciated 👍
Keep your head up Martin, It's good that you still have fitness to help keep your mind off of it and to use as your getaway. Everything that is thrown at us in this life will only make us stronger.
Thanks Kev, your right with that, going through hard situations does make us stronger 👍🏃♂️
You had me chuckling at the finger up bum stuff 😁 Glad you're feeling a bit more upbeat about it mate. While you have your 6 weeks off, I'll tell you about all the running injuries I accumulate in that time, to make you feel better! 😂👍🏻🏃♂️
Thought you'd like that Mark 🤣 I'm going to need to start being creative with what content I'll be able to upload with no running allowed!
Thanks Martin for sharing. This will be helpful to many people. Timely and frequent screening is so important. We'll send lots of positive vibes across the pond for a successful surgery and recovery!
Thanks Ray, that's nice of you to say 👍
Keep thinking positive Martin it's the best way. Hope I bump into you on the trails soon
Thanks Brian, I'm sure we'll bump into each other at some point 👍
Thanks for sharing and for the hint. Stay strong and positive, I hope to see you back running soon! I wish you a quick recovery!
Thanks Corriamone, I'm still able to run just at the moment but with a lot going on, I am running less, I suppose I'm trying to ease myself into no running, It might be easier to cope with that way? I'll find out soon enough 👍🏃♂️
Thank you for the honest insight into your journey Martin.
Thanks for your support Sage 👍
Thanks for sharing the symptoms to look out for and the advice on the blood test
Hopefully it might help others, as I didn't have a clue about anything when I was diagnosed
Sending many good thoughts Martin! 🍀
Thanks Mihai 👍
Good luck for the removal... call it a planned 6 week deload. Then, you really will be the determined runner !
That's the way I'm thinking James 👍🏃♂️
Thanks for sharing Martin. Definitely a lot to handle and deal with. I’ve had similar experiences in the past with the fingers and leaning over a bed. Prayers for you on a speedy recovery and also for you in regards to the passing of your mother.
Thanks Anthony, I do appreciate the support 👍🏃♂️
You are an inspiration mate! Wishing you all the best, I love the CCC numbers in the background I'm doing that race next year! Stay positive!
Thanks for that. Good luck with the CCC training, if it helps you at all I've a couple of race reports and a training plan on my Wordpress site 👍
Sorry for your loss. Best wishes for your treatment and recovery. Hope the rest of your year brings some joy and adventures, maybe a big race or expedition?
Thanks for the support. I do have a race entered for August but I think with my situation at the moment I'll do something more personal FKTish slightly later in the year instead. I'll just need to see how things progress 👍🏃♂️
Another great one mate 💪🏼
Thanks JCaesar 👍
Hi Martin, I really do appreciate you sharing your journey. I’m sure many others do as well. I’m still watching all your videos, on the tv, but that makes it hard to comment. So sorry for the loss of your mum.
I’ve been told that sometimes during the prostate exam, the doctor might place one hand on your shoulder - as comforting. The real worry is when he puts both his hands on your shoulders 😝🤷♂️
Wayne
🤣 That's a good one Wayne 🤣 I'll be thinking of that next time they get up close and personal 🤣
Thanks for sharing and good to hear your more positive
Thanks Yiannis, a few weeks and hopefully recovery time starts 👍
@@TheDeterminedRunner 👍hope it goes well
Good to see you looking more positive Martin. You have been really tested so far this year mate. But you're not letting it get to you. Stay strong mate! You will get through this! 😎🤘🏻
Thanks Ben, your right with getting tested, found out yesterday I need surgery for a sports hernia, you've gotta laugh 🤣
@@TheDeterminedRunner crikey you have been dealt a rough hand this year mate. Stay strong though mate! 😎🤘🏻
Thanks Martin. I am sure that your openness will encourage some blokes who may just have a suspicion that something may be wrong to take action. I guess that you will still be able to get out for a few strolls around Aviemore; "The Determined Walker" perhaps. Wishing you all the best mate.
Thanks Peter, hopefully it might nudge someone towards the Drs. It might get interesting with what I'll be able to upload when I can't run, you're right there might have to be a walk in there somewhere!
It's a bit of a surprise the first time you have your prostate checked, isn't it?! You had me laughing as you described the "fingers". I had mine checked a couple of years ago, and will be having a PSA test some time after Easter. Good luck with your op :) You've got a lot going for you; caught it early, but also no weight issues, which often complicates things. Will be thinking of you :)
Thanks Simon, I don't think I'll forget the fingers any time soon 😂 Good to hear your getting your psa checked soon, I hope it's all good. Thanks for your support 👍🏃♂️
I’ve had the Dr’s finger up my bum a fair few times over the years mate 🙈😂 I’ve also had the endoscope camera up there too, it was a strange one alright, I remember walking into the examination room with nothing but a hospital gown on and seeing the Dr along with a nurse who I’m guessing was in her 60’s and thought happy days bet she’s seen it all, nothing to be embarrassed about here, only then to see a lovely blonde haired student nurse hiding behind the door 🙈🙈🙈😂 to be fair once the camera went up I was past caring 😲😳 glad to hear you’ve got a date for your surgery 👍🏻
That's a memorable experience! I wonder if the blonde trainee nurse still looks back on it as well 🤣
Here's hoping in a few weeks it'll be out and recovery starts 👍
@@TheDeterminedRunner I’m sure she’s seen a lot worse by now 🙈 yeah not long to wait 👍🏻👍🏻 then think of all the rubbish programs you’ll be able to watch on Netflix 🤣🤣
@@soupyruns9709 I've started already with the crap programs 🤣
@@TheDeterminedRunner just don’t even consider “The real housewives of Jersey” OMG 😱 My wife was watching an episode one day and I actually considered throwing something at the TV 🤬🤬🤣
@@soupyruns9709 🤣🤣
Have you read about all the things that raise the psa?
Stress and exercise definitely add to the numbers of the psa.
How many marathons have you got in?
Look at the information on You Tube about the psa test.
I can relate to the stress. I will always remember in December of 1995 hearing a doctor tell me “ You better get your life in order because you are going to die!” Four months later I got to run the 100th running of the Boston Marathon!
Hope all is going well for you!
Joe Perry
Thanks Joe
Thankfully PSA has remained very low since the operation, still struggling with chronic pain and nerve damage but I do have daily exercises and yoga which is helping to improve things.
I’m starting to build some runs (finally!), marathon wise I’ve only done 5 but do have 15 ultras under my belt.
Great to hear you’ve ran Boston, I try to watch that on tv or stream it when I can, it must have been a great experience!
Cheers Martin
@@TheDeterminedRunner It’s good to see that you still get up early.
I have been doing psa test at a different place than the doctors office. I also have learned to take days off before the test. My doctor would say that it doesn’t matter if you did exercise before the test. Wrong! I will always remember the recovery information from running a marathon. A rest day for every mile run in the race.
Do you check your morning heart rate before the run? Mine has gone down a lot. I have been overtraining!
@@jcolumbiap I do monitor heart rate, my Garmin records it 24hrs a day, resting heart rate is nice & low, I just wish it was during a run 😂 Good to hear you've kept on top of checking your PSA 👍
hi, what was your gleeson score please
Hi, it was 7
How high was your psa levels at the beginning
11
Hey mate, I know what you are going through as I was diagnosed two years ago with the same. If you need someone to talk to about what you have ahead of you and recovery etc I am happy to do that. Like you are am a trail runner so we share a couple of things in common. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Sometimes it’s easier talking to someone you don’t know about stuff like this.
Thanks for your message Thom, that's really nice of you. I hope things are well with you now? I may well get in touch, I'll see how things go initially after the op, but I'm sure I'll probably have a question. Thanks again 👍
@@TheDeterminedRunner you can contact me on FB if you like search for my name thomas beedles. My FB profile photo is of a running event so you can’t miss it. If you don’t have FB then I use WhatsApp too. I will give you my number and we can chat. Btw I opted for radical prostatectomy like yourself anyway if you want to I am free to answer any questions.
One thing you should be doing right now is pelvic floor muscle exercises daily. You may be aware of this but this is key to a quick recovery after your operation. You will need to do this for the rest of your life.
@@thombeed Thanks Thom, I actually had the op yesterday, in hospital at the moment. Time to start recovering 👍
@@TheDeterminedRunner that’s good. I hope the operation was a success. You will have some down time from running for a few weeks (just from my experience) my focus was to take each day as it comes and you will see small incremental improvements towards your old self. I wish you a speedy recovery.
What was your PSA
It was 11