Category Dave’s Story
At the age of about 60, I started to experience the classic symptoms of prostate problems. more frequent trips to the toilet to pee, occasional urgency and sometimes a little leakage. Unlike some though, I have never (and still never)… Continue Reading →
As a urology outpatient, the local system uses nurse specialists as a first point of contact. Having someone who is a dedicated specialist seems to work very well, especially as there are many practical questions to be answered, and the… Continue Reading →
It was now time to make a decision. My PSA had climbed rapidly , another MRI scan showed an 18mm tumour and things didn’t feel quite right. I arranged to see my consultant who went through the options, including continued… Continue Reading →
With only limited experience of using the services of the NHS, the next period was a learning curve of parabolic dimensions. It started well, or so i thought. I very quickly had a pre-op assessment, blood pressure, existing conditions, allergies… Continue Reading →
If, like me, you have never had a serious surgical operation in your adult life, the process is somewhat disquieting, not to say alarming. There is a team of people of all ages and experiences who swarm around you. In… Continue Reading →