Due to Covid, I missed my bi-annual medical check ups with  my GP and after lock down my next check up showed that I needed further investigations with an increasing PSA. I was then sent for a MRI scan which indicated there could be problems and subsequently a biopsy was necessary.

On 13 January last year I was sat in the consulting room with Mr. Kevin Turner when he confirmed that I had Prostate Cancer. I was then assigned to a fantastic team of Urology Cancer nurses  to support me in coming to a decision on the various options available to me and helping with any fears or anxiety.

I decided to bite the bullet and have my prostate removed using  robotic keyhole surgery (RARP) and on 1^st June, I had the operation with a 2 night stay in hospital where I was cared for by wonderful NHS nurses.