• Week Eighteen: Thoughts ahead of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, March 2026
    Feb 27 2026

    In this episode I talk about the forthcoming Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and initiatives which are available to show your support and raise vital funds.

    And I didn't record it on Friday 30th February, despite what I say in the recording!

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    18 Min.
  • Week Seventeen: Influencing and Reassuring Men starting their Journey
    Feb 24 2026

    In this episode I describe my latest chemo infusion - No. 4 of 6 - and how this podcast has been reassuring other men starting out on their own prostate cancer journey, just through my being myself and speaking about it in an everyday way. Long may it continue!

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    21 Min.
  • Week Sixteen: Changes to Body Appearance
    Feb 13 2026

    In this episode I talk about changes to appearance due to cancer treatment, from hair loss from chemotherapy to weight gain and fluid retention due to steroids.

    I also discuss the results from my progress meeting with my oncologist clinical nurse specialist, and early ideas for prostate cancer awareness events here in Coventry.

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    22 Min.
  • Week Fifteen: Chemo Midpoint Results and Reflections
    Feb 6 2026

    In this episode I discuss how I'm coping with chemotherapy at the midpoint of the eighteen week treatment, and compare the readings from my latest blood test with those on diagnosis in October.

    I also talk about a new prostate cancer related project which I'm aiming to launch in the very near future.

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    21 Min.
  • Week Fourteen: Special Guest: - Lindsay Randall, Macmillan Nurse
    Jan 29 2026

    In this episode I'm delighted to be joined by Lindsay Randall of the Macmillan Cancer Support office at Coventry's UHCW. Lindsay explains what Macmillan can do for everyone affected by cancer, be it a patient or family member, and how they help to reduce stress in all sorts of situations, some which won't even be apparent when you are first diagnosed.

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    27 Min.
  • Week Thirteen: Oncology Head Consultant Progress Meeting
    Jan 23 2026

    In this episode I relate the conversation - and results - of my progress meeting with my head consultant, Dr Jane Worlding, and the plan in place for my long-term future. And an unexpected appearance on a live BBC radio show!

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    20 Min.
  • Week Twelve: A month of chemo
    Jan 18 2026

    In this episode I give an update on how the first cycle and half of the second have affected me, including pain, appetite and missing eyebrows.

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    26 Min.
  • Week Eleven: Chemo for Christmas
    Dec 27 2025

    In this episode I again relate my reaction to the first cycle of chemotherapy, this time the second week of three - which happened to fall right on Christmas week.

    Could I manage a Christmas dinner? Did I feel in the mood? Could I even get out of bed?

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    16 Min.