Real life stories
Stafford Scholes
I discovered I had prostate cancer after being taken to hospital when I had serious difficulty urinating and a biopsy confirmed cancer.
My doctor actually said to me: "if it was up to me, I would go for the knife"! In the end I was put on hormone treatment combined with 'watchful waiting'.
I knew nothing about prostate cancer and I didn't even know what questions I should be asking, but once I began my treatment I started to do some extensive research.
I'm now glad that I did not have my prostate removed - so far my hormone treatment has been a success and I have avoided the risk of permanent side-effects from surgery.
Following my experience, I'm determined to ensure that other men in a similar situation have the opportunity to access the information, support and help that they need.
I have set up the North Durham Prostate Cancer Support Group to provide this service to men in my local area.
To contact the North Durham Prostate Cancer Support Group, please call .
When you're told you have prostate cancer you're in shock. But you need to know all the facts so that you know what your options are.
Stafford Scholes
