"Life saver"

I visited The doctors surgery on the 20th October 2023 for a routine prostate examination, although I had no symptoms of any kind and was feeling fit and well.

I was examined by a male nurse clinician, who was concerned how my prostate felt during the examination, although my PSA blood results where showing normal at 1.2.

As the nurse was concerned by the examination he referred me to the specialist team at St Helens hospital.

I had MRI scans and biopsies which showed I had Prostate cancer.

I have since had my prostate removed and on Thursday the 29th February I was told all subsequent biopsies and tests showed I was clear of the cancer and needed no further treatment.

Having been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it prompted my 2 brothers to get themselves checked.

My older brother has also been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is due to have his prostate removed in 5 weeks.

My younger brother showed signs but not to the extent he needs treatment but just to be monitored at this stage.

Both my brothers are also feeling fit and well and were showing no signs of the illness.

I am totally convinced that the diligence shown by the nurse clinician saved my life, to which I and my family will be eternally grateful to him, but also the indirectly the lives of my brothers, and made all our sons very aware of this silent killer and to be regularly tested when they reach their 50s.

Thank you Fir Park, I cant praise you enough.