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Last activity on 29/03/2026 at 12:20
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Hi I had an iliostomy 7 years ago and 6 months later had it done again. I had a jelly scan after the 2nd operation. The doctor doing the jelly scan said there was something wrong with my lungs. There was I had unopperable uncurable lung cancer .I had chemotherapy for 2 years then had to stop as it gave me C K D .I don't have any treatment now for either. So im still here alive and kicking .
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My friend had a few waterworks problems and had a PSA test. It was very high 18 . He had a biopsy but it proved negative. Had another test and was still high, had another biopsy and again proved negative. (He is a cyclist and that does make a difference). I then decided to have a PSA test and it was 5, about right for my age. My doctor advised to come back in 3 months time and it was 8. So I had MRI scan and biopsy and found something on my prostate. It had not spread , so I was put on brachytherapy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. After 9 years my PSA is still less than 0.01 and have one more year to discharge. So in a nutshell it was down to my friend's visit to the same family Doctor.
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Hi everyone,
How are you feeling today?
For many people, a cancer diagnosis comes as a shock, especially when it’s uncovered during a routine test, a check-up for something unrelated, or even a gut feeling that something wasn’t quite right.
💬 Let’s open up:
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Your story could really help others feel less alone and encourage them to listen to their bodies. 💛
Take care,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼