FAO Sqad.

[Schutzengel]

Hello again. This might seem a bit disjointed, and not in the right order, as I think through all you have said about your life.
I can well understand how your biological mother never recovered from giving you up to her parents. As she grew older there would probably have been a lot of guilt in her mind. What a lovely wife you have, to encourage you to try to mend bridges. Even though it didn't work. It's so hard to try to bond with someone you never really knew. Mrs. Sqad along with many other women has a way of feeling another woman's heartache. .(Cont'd)

[sqad617]

Morning Schutz.
What a fascinating life you have had and are still having.

I am sorry to hear about your husband's prostate problems, but I am sure that he is having the best of care. From your previous posts, I gather that you live in Cheshire and depending upon which part of that county then there are excellent Oncology Units at Clatterbridge and Christies.

However what little knowledge I have, I would only too happy to share with you.

[Schutzengel]

Sqad. Thank you for the reply. Yes I have had a fascinating life, so far. I did only tell you the best bits, but there have been some rough patches as well. However, I'm still here and enjoying my life, apart from a few worries about my husband. He does have excellent care at Clatterbridge, which couldn't be faulted. He had 3 months hormone treatment to reduce testosterone, followed by 32 daily treatments of radiotherapy, followed by a further 2 months of hormone treatment. He is well at the present, although a bit more tired than usual. We see the specialist again on 22nd April to check how things are progressing. So we have a lot to be thankful for. What I thought was strange, was that the specialist said at the time of diagnosis. Cont'd in Part Two.

[Schutzengel]

That due to his age (79) it was only because he was so active and fit, and in general good health, that they would offer him the treatment. Normally with the elderly, they only offer hormone treatment as a holding procedure and let nature take it's course. I suppose for a frail elderly person, the treatment would be exhausting, with little prospect of success. My husband is planning on living to 110, and perhaps a positive attitude is a help. I was wondering if you know what the success rate is for a cure with radiotherapy. For the moment we'll hang-on in there and hope for a good outcome. Cont'd in part Three.

[Schutzengel]

I think I find it quite scary as I lost my mother to cancer of the womb, and my younger brother to bowel cancer. It's a horrible disease. I try not to get stressed about it, and keeping busy helps. Off to work again shortly. Thank you for being there when your advice is needed. Best regards. Schutz.

[sqad617]

Schutz.
I worked at Murrayfield, Rodney Street and Alder Hey.

Don't be scared of cancer.

Statistics are always out of date and will not tell you what will happen�.BUT:

Stage 1 and 2�.cancer localized��99%-100% survival for 5yrs
90%-100% survival for 10yrs.

Stage 3��cancer spread out of capsule��..complicated to assess.

Stage 4��.cancer spread to other parts of the body���.20-30% survive for 5yrs.

More people die WITH Prostate cancer rather than BECAUSE of Prostate cancer.

Because of the treatment, I would guess that your husband has Stage 1 or 2.

Cheer up.

[Schutzengel]

Thank you Sqad. That's looking quite positive, as it was localised (i.e hadn't escaped out of capsule). The information has cheered me up no end. I'll let you know what happens on the 22nd April. Thanks again. Schutz.