Interview With Cancer Survivor-Why and How.

Important experience, facts, opinions and tips of the cancer survivor.

1.       What type of cancer did you have?

Prostate cancer

2.       How did you find out? I

We did PSA evaluation - (PSA is an enzyme produced by the prostate gland).  The level of PSA in the blood can be determined by a simple blood test.

Symptoms of prostatitis include difficulty urinating; urinary frequency or urgency; pain or burning during urination; or pain in the lower back or perineum, penis, scrotum and/or pubic region. Testing for prostatitis involves looking for signs of inflammation or infection in the fluid secreted by the prostate gland and in the urine.  However I had no symptoms.

3.       What did you think about that hard time?  How did you fell when you found out?

First I have thought that I can die.  Then I realized that situation is not that bad…….  I do have chance to survive, this type of cancer can be cured.

4.       What or who helped you to stay strong?

My family supported me very well, my father in particular and also my friends.  Thanks’ God I have a lot of friends.

5.       Share what your doctor told you?

My doctor explained me methods of treatment of this type of cancer.  He noticed that, we discovered problem on time and my chances to cure very high.  He required that I should to have 2 more opinions.

6.       Has having cancer jeopardized your career?

No, my coworkers have been very supportive, especially Boris.

7.       What types of treatment did you try?

I had surgery.

8.       How long did you stay in the hospital after your surgery?

They kept me in the hospital for 4 days. My doctor wanted to make sure-I’m fine-, before he lets me go home.

9.       What were your rehabilitation treatments?

Rest and kegel contractions exercises.

10.   How long?

For ever

11.   Are you cured completely?

I hope yes and I pray to the God.

12.   What are your side effects after all?

I still have some leakage of urine.  Doctor said that will get better by time.

13.   How do you fill now?

I’m OK, but not perfect.  My body needs a couple of years of recovery, to feel better.

14.   Why do you think you got a cancer?

I think that, it was my heredity. We have a family history of the cancer.

15.   Do you think that you had unhealthy life style; like wrong food, drinks, lack of exercises and other…?

Yes, that is too. 

16.   What is your life style like now?  What is changed?

I’m on a healthy diet, drinking only good quality water, herbal teas and exercising.

17.   Do you think that, the right diet and exercises important to prevent cancer?

Yes, they are very important.  All of the above may be case of not only cancer, but also a lot of other illnesses.

18.   Were you satisfied with the overall quality of health care?

Yes in my case, but generally no.  We still have difficulties in today’s medicine to treat serious illnesses.

19.   How do you think to prevent cancer, what would be your tips?

Start loving yourself. Eat healthy diet, lower sugar intake, drink good water and exercise.

20.   What advice would you give to anyone dealing with cancer now?

Get multiple opinions from different doctors. Explain your situation to your family and friends, you will need their support.  Meet with the cancer survivors. We are many around here. Ask your doctor all questions you would like to know.  Get educated about your problem.   Trust to that-YOU WILL BE CURED-. Today in 21st. century, in our country most cancers can be cured.