Prostate Cancer - My Story - Episode 4

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Prostate Cancer - My Story - Episode 4
Vlogging my newly diagnosed Prostate Cancer journey, 6 weeks after my 2nd operation, I look back at how things have gone.
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[@BenNotley]

So pleased to hear you're well on the mend now Martin. Sounds like you have been on a absolute roller coaster mate! Sounds like you have been saved by the mill. 😜 you are a absolute hero Martin! Take care, stay safe and you will be out on the trails before you know it. 😎🤘🏻

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Cheers Ben, I was on the trails this morning, albeit a very short trail at a very slow pace but it should become slightly less slow each week 😁🏃‍♂️

[@BenNotley]

@@TheDeterminedRunner so happy to hear that mate!!! 😎🤘🏻

[@markg99]

On the right road mate. Sounds like great news. Keep being patient and before you know it this will be a distant memory. Hopefully work won't be too strenuous.

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Cheers Mark, it's actually really hard being patient for so long, I thought that would be the easy bit 🤣

[@BaoFit]

i'm happy to hear that it's starting to improve! stay strong!!!

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks for that, I'm getting there 😀🏃‍♂️

[@Axewarriorz]

Hi Martin. I've found your vlogs very informative. I'm in the pre-operation stage. I have options and like you im erring towards having the bugger out. I'm an avid snowboarder and musician (guitarist)and am hoping that a trip to the alps will be possible the coming season. I watched each video and noticed the last was May. How are you doing now? Are you running again? Is life normalising somewhat? Thank you so much for this channel and look forward to hearing about your progress. All my very best. Edward

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks Edward, I hope everything goes smoothly for you, it's a lot to take in. I'm still improving, not back to the level of fitness I'd have liked to have been but have slowly started running again. Some folks seem to heal quicker than others but I'd say airing on the side of caution, it's looking like it'll be 6 months post op before I'm doing things properly again. You may be quicker but everyone is different. Hopefully you'll be back to it in time for the winter season if you choose the removal and you don't have to wait long?

[@TrailSage]

That is insane! I am so glad everything worked out in the end. Treadmill sounds like it has been clutch for your recovery and progression. Some great tips and advice for folks going through this. Thank you for sharing your journey Martin.

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks Sage, aye, really pleased I have a treadmill, it's been a great tool to have. Step by step, I'm getting there 😁🏃‍♂️

[@DoseofDirt]

Glad things are starting to improve! I can only imagine how badly you want to get out and run! So hard to not be able to do something that has so integral in your life. I know I've said this multiple times, but thank you for sharing the details of your journey! Praying for your continued recovery! 🙏🏻

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks, it seems to be a slow process getting back but step by step, I'm getting there 👍

[@movemorenowjames]

The treadmill is a great recovery tool, as you said - very controllable ... glad recovery is on the 🆙. As you said, take it easy.. 👍😎

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Cheers James, onwards and upwards 👍🏃‍♂️

[@essextrails]

So glad you are now finally over the worst Martin. There I was moaning about a pulled calf muscle! At 74, I know all about the dribbling now. Great to see you looking better, I hope you feel well enough to go out for a walk soon. Don't do too much at work. Take care.

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks Peter, I'm getting more walks in now, some feel easier than others but I'm making good progress each week. I hope your calf has settled, calf injuries can linger a lot longer than you want them to 👍

[@imethan-youtubetips1770]

Nice episode 4. Thumbs up from a fellow creator 😅

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks Ethan 👍

[@bikesandlaces]

Huge respect for sharing your story, I.sure it I'd a huge help and support to anyone going through anything similar! Sending positive vibes for speedy recoveries!!

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks Jess, I hope your right and these videos can help someone else out there 👍

[@NERunner]

That's all positive news, despite any difficulties along the way. My fingers are crossed for your continuing and speedy recovery, Martin 🙂

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks Simon, it's all moving in the right direction, it's moving slowly but it's moving 😁🏃‍♂️

[@Runningmansam]

I didn’t even realise you was going through this mate. Horrible to hear about the pain you’ve had but really appreciate hearing this experience and it’s very brave to talk about it so openly. Very true what you are saying about the treadmill as well. Hope It continues to improve for you and I’ll watch this More closely

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks Sam, aye it's certainly thrown a spanner in the works in lots of ways. I'm past the worst stage and it's a matter being patient now and gradually getting back to it 👍

[@19Kamau79]

Glad you're improving and seeing some of your Strava walking sessions as well 👍

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks Timo, it's good to be getting outdoors more, bit by bit and the running will come 👍🏃‍♂️

[@brianjohnston2959]

Thanks for the honest update, including the details. It was informative-I feel more knowledgeable as well as in a better position to understand and appreciate the prostate cancer journey. From dribbles, to Netflix tripods and treadmills, my our recovery be steady and safe.

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks Brian, it's been a whole new world of information for me, I'm glad these videos have brought the ins and outs to more people and hopefully might be of use to someone in the same situation 👍

[@MihaiGoRunning]

I'm glad you're on the right track Martin! I can't wait to see your next run! ✌️

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

You and me both Mihai 😀🏃‍♂️

[@michaelsanderson7328]

Good to hear positive news! Looking forward to seeing your recovery and back on the road again.

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks Michael, I'm certainly getting better, hopefully get to improve a bit quicker here on in 🤞

[@yiannis_christodoulou]

Good to hear things are improving

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks Yiannis 👍

[@TheBramptonValleyRunner]

Good to hear where you are now and sounds positive

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks, I'm now in the stage of being patient & getting to grips with the recovery time, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel :)

[@chamonixcabs]

Good to hear you are on the road to recovery. A walk is just a slow run Martin 😜. I always thought you talked bollocks!!

[@chamonixcabs]

Don't reply to that!! Bad joke.

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Looking forward to my 1st run, I'm sure the walks will improve this week. I could have gone into more details on the bollocks but thought I'd best hold back with that 🤣

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Aye that's all right, we have to have some humor 🤣

[@soupyruns9709]

Nearly 8 weeks since your 1st operation mate, how time flies when you’re having fun 😜🤣🤣 still great to see you on the mend 👍🏻

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

It's mad it's been 8 weeks! Next you'll be telling me I'm not 21 anymore 🤣

[@soupyruns9709]

@@TheDeterminedRunner You’re not, and I know that feeling too 😩 scary thing is it’s been over 21 years since I’ve even been close to being 21 🥴👴🏼🤣🤣🤣

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

@@soupyruns9709 you were closer yesterday than you are today 🤣 let's not even think about tomorrow 🤣🤣

[@soupyruns9709]

@@TheDeterminedRunner True 🤣🤣🤣

[@alanrobinson2229]

Can I enquire your age?

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

I was 51 when I had the operation

[@juanjop6669]

I hope you get better completely 👊

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Thanks Juanjo, I'm sure I will 👍

[@anthonymiller6081]

What caused the blood clots in the bladder?

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

I don't actually know, but in rare cases, it can happen. I guess I'm a rare case!

[@anthonymiller6081]

@@TheDeterminedRunner glad you got through it OK. Have you go e back to running? I like running as well. What about the leakage and use of pads after operation?

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

@@anthonymiller6081 Running is remarkably still off & on, I see the chronic pain physio at the hospital still. I am doing much more than 6 months ago but not as much as I'd like to be doing. Pad-wise, again I seemed to be a rare case & was pad free a month later! Something had to go my way 😀

[@anthonymiller6081]

@@TheDeterminedRunner glad you didn't have to use pads for too long. That's a bonus for sure. I'm still not sure IF I have cancer or not and won't know until the biopsy is done. I'm hoping for the best of course. If I have to have my prostate removed my main concerns are obviously using pads, sex life afterwards, leakage and of course pain associated with surgery. All the information you've provided in your videos is extremely helpful and it prepares those who have to go what you experienced. How long has it been now since your surgery? Have you run any marathons since your surgery or any half marathons? I love the outdoors and jogging, exercising as much as my age and body allows.

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

@@anthonymiller6081 It's been 25 months since surgery, sadly I've not been able to get back to marathon distance yet due to ongoing pain, though my firm plan is to get back to ultra distance in time. I do hope everything goes well for you with the results 👍