Introduction

In June 2009 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer aged 50 and with no noticable symptoms.

I have since had my prostate gland removed through a procedure called robot assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

Chances are that if you are reading this, you or somebody you know has also been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Finding out what is right for you or your loved one can be a daunting task.

This blog by documenting my own thoughts and actions attempts to answer some of the questions you may be facing. It should not replace your own research but hopefully will be a pointer in the right direction for you to decide what is best for your own circumstances.

There is a lot of misinformation on the web. A friend of mine who had lost a loved one through cancer on hearing I had a raised PSA level urged me not to go anywhere need the web. He was right, I had just incorrectly read that my reading indicated I had months to live. At the same time there is a lot of very good information on the web. Seperating the chaff from the wheat takes time. Hopefully I can point out a few good sites as well.

A lot of people helped me during my difficult period and hopefully I can give a little back.

It will take a while to write all of this down but I intend to publish a bit more most days so check back often.