This has to be one of the best awareness videos out there, full of valuable information with a bit of humour thrown in. I hope it goes viral and millions see it.
I have to agree. This is the video the NHS should be showing to make all men aware of this condition. There was a lot I didn't know and have learnt from this 30 minute video.
You two are a hoot. No matter the subject you manage to inform, give honest discussion and helpful information. How you are able to make me laugh at a subject as serious as cancer and at the same time share important information that can save a life is why you are so appreciated.
This is Irene, on behalf of Steve. That was possibly one of the most important videos you have ever made. You explained a very serious issue with great detail and welcome humour. Steve works with a guy who arranges golf gigs to raise funds for prostate cancer research. Cool chicks like you raising symptom awareness is pure gold. Male or female, we love our men and want you all to be with us for as long as possible. Love and hugs xx
And Steve's golf dude has now forwarded the link to your video onto the charity they support. Steve has received a reply saying 'very informative, and the lads can have a chat amongst themselves without feeling embarrassed'. Thank you so much for this content xxx
Hi Colin & Shaun, this was a really wonderful talk. As a woman, we need to know these things as well, if we have any males in our lives, so I want to thank you guys for having this open, honest & very informative discussion! My husband has been having a test as part of his annual check-up. My brother has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, he has other comorbidities, so he's not a good candidate for surgery, so he is being what the Doctor calls "Active surveillance", but we just recently were told that his Gleeson score (which was 6) is probably higher, because one of the medications he's on (finasteride) so his true PSA levels is probably doubled! Sorry for going into so much detail, but I want to thank you both so very much for this video to tell people this very, very important information...go and get a PSA test and do it as part of your annual check-ups! Have a really wonderful weekend! You guys are the best! Please give the pups a cuddle for me! Lots of love Kathy x
Kathy, don’t apologise! Thousands of men will read your comment and add to their knowledge of experiences. Thank you! I hope your brother stays okay. x
It's official.. I've been watching you guys for a handful of years now and it's official. I love you guys a bunch. I've literally shown everyone in my family your channel and talked about how amazing you both are. I wish nothing but the best for both of you. I suffer from mental illness and it's always been hard to fit in around people even my own family. You guys help I've learned so much watching you and I thank you so very much for just being you. Thank you.
I’m SO pleased that you are talking about prostate cancer. My husband was diagnosed with it and had his prostate removed on New Year’s eve in 2019 and his PSA has behaved itself since then! I’m sure that the digital rectal exam and the biopsy are what put men off, but they shouldn’t as it’s better than dying of cancer, to put it bluntly. Well done, guys, love you xx PS the waiting was the worst part!
I must admit I was a little embarrassed at the first digital exam, but there are far worse things in the world. It, and biopsies, are short moments of discomfort which could prove life-saving if C caught early enough
Thank you for taking the time to explain this in detail. As a wife, this has been the most valuable half an hour I have spent for ages. My husband has been through much of this and I've learnt more from you in this short time than I learnt from the doctors in months. Colin, you're an amazing communicator.
Wonderful disscussion, my husband's family were the same, so he has regular checkups since he was 50. So far so good, he turns 75 next birthday, and our son is 50 next week and he will celebrate by getting his tests started. Thank you for making it an open subject.
You two are so unpredictable. One week, there is a live stream and an electric shock collar, then the serious subject of cancer. You covered the subject of cancer so well seriously but with a laugh thrown in. Love you both
This couldn't have been an easy thing to discuss with your audience. I appreciate how you covered it with honesty and humour. My husband went thru this scare and it turned out to be nothing but swelling. I was never so scared waiting for the results. I'm so thankful you are ok and thank you so much for covering this.
@@FoxesAfloat I'm a lot you you Colin, I can't turn the worry off in my head. Hubby was stellar through it all and I was a mess. Again, thank you so much for discussing this. xoxo
Thank you for sharing your story. I was just diagnosed with breast cancer last week. I completely understand because I knew too what the result would be. There is no breast cancer anywhere in my family, colon rectal cancer is rampant but no breast cancer. I intend to fight it aggressively and used your exact words I just want this out! God bless! I love you Gents.
I’m so sorry you had to go through this! You’re lovely and deserve the best, not health fears. I’m keeping you in my thoughts and sending positive energy your way (for whatever that’s worth).
Yet another absolutely superb Vlog. Thank you so much for sharing Shaun and Colin. We watched it together and we are totally convinced this will help many. Your both just wonderful, really think the world of you ❤❤xxxxxx
As a female I had it Ernie cancer. It was caught early and after removal of the female plumbing I was declared cancer free. Between the diagnosis and the surgery I didn’t have time to really panic. I’m so glad that you recovered and are cancer free, Sean. You and Colin are some of my favorites on You Tube. Stay well and enjoy life.
You two are so amazing! I had tears in my eyes several times during the vlog, and now it's hard to see through the tears. My husband was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer back in 2011, and had DaVinci surgery. It was a complete success. But your vlog brought back those memories in a rush of fear. And deep gratitude. This vlog was SO well done, with your usual honesty and humor--and accurate and encouraging information. Just do it, you guys over 50. Be courageous. Be smart. Talk to your doctor. Please.
Unfortunately I've just lost my brother to this terrible disease. I'm glad you have brought it to everyone's attention and that through your video it could save someone's life. It must be hard to bring this all back up and I'm glad that Sean is ok. Keep up the good vloggs and stay safe.
Fantastically clear and informative video. My father and his brother, and my father's grandfather all died of prostate cancer. My GP said he had never heard of prostate cancer screening, refused me a second opinion, and refused me an appointment with a consultant. However, after my father passed, his consultant offered to ring my GP which seemed to give my GP a case of the heebie-jeebies. I think he smelt a negligence court case coming - ha ha. So now I get my PSA check annually and I have also bought some home PSA kits. Excellent video - keep up the good work.
It's so important to talk about these things. We need to change the way we think and speak about our health. We need to get back to having truthful, kindhearted conversations.
As a woman ,I have never really thought about the prostate , however ,as a wife after watching this I will certainly be encouraging hubby to be more aware . Thank you both for sharing such a personal journey . So very glad that you have no more problems with it .
Excellently done. We looked after a friend for months whose cancer was so advanced it had spread to his bones. The message is out there: get tested!!! ❤❤
I wish I'd been able to watch that video five years ago, when I was first diagnosed - like Shaun, after a member of my family told me to get checked. I wasn't suitable for surgery, so had to opt for radiotherapy. Now, several years later, the "late effects" have arrived - the after effects of the therapy can take up to fifteen years to appear. In my case it's left me faecally incontinent - I have to wear a nappy. But, as you said in the video, it's better than being dead! Do they have awards for TH-cam videos? That deserves one, certainly!
Mine had spread just outside the prostate - long term hormone therapy to drop testsoterone levels then radiotherapy. Complications led to a catheter - got so used to strange people tugging my todger at Urology I've lost any sense of shame ;-) Managed to fall asleep during MRI scan, had a lot of laughs with the consultant and her team , wonderful radiotherapy team as well. I've seen various bits of my insides with some of the scans, they love it when you ask about your own bits. I don't really mind about the after effects down there -- no more cancer. (huge thanks to all at U.C.H.)
Wow Shaun! That was quite a journey to go through. Very glad you've gotten to the other side of it. Thank you both for sharing your experiences with this so frankly - I hope all the guys who viewed this take notice and go get themselves checked. I will be lovingly insistent with my hubby to be doing just that - and am grateful for being informed as well. Shaun, Colin, you two are just awesome, as ever. I'm glad you have each other!
Bless you both! I got that diagnosis 17 years ago, and it was a shock! I elected surgery and have tested clean ever since. Mine was discovered because I had a quite vigilant urologist who just wanted to “be sure”, and convinced me to a biopsy! Your video is fantastic, and so pertinent! Love you both, and so glad you survived, Shaun! 🤗🤗❤️❤️
The NHS should direct any man, before their treatment to your vlog. You’ve been through it, giving your open and honest opinion of what you’ve been through. It must of been tough on you guys , reliving it again. Thank you for opening our eyes ❤
I had a Radical Prostatectomy 20 years ago and im still here now ,had the same experience with Catheter removal ,ruined a good pair of slippers ,,so i think you have many years to look forward to ,,best wishes.
This video should be compulsory viewing for men of a certain age. I've watched lots of your "boating" videos and loved pretty much every one of them. Being "late to the party" I had no idea of the back-story behind your decision to buy a boat but loved your straightforward, good-humoured "tell it like it is" approach to life in general and all the "stuff" it throws at you. Gentlemen, I salute you. As you yourselves say, if it saves just one life it will have been worthwhile. I'm hoping you can be directly responsible for saving rather more than just the odd one.
Great video guys, thanks for this. I agree with you wholeheartedly, test regularly and catch it early. I'm an ex-Brit living in California. I skipped my annual physical for about three years just at the wrong time. When I did finally get round to it my PSA was high. I had the prostatectomy back in 2009. Unfortunately, the post-op pathology showed positive margins on the capsule. Positive is not good in this case, it means they found cancer cells at the edge of the removed tissue. My PSA dropped to
That was superb. I love they way you were both so frank and upfront about prostate cancer. I honestly think this was the most significant vlog you've ever made. It deserves to get the widest possible exposure and I hope it saves many lives.
"How the hell could you get that in there" at least you kept your sense of humor. Cancer is a scary thing, glad you got past it and hopefully you will be cancer free forever. Thanks for sharing, it gives hope to people that it is not a death sentence.
My husband was diagnosed in 2017 too. Just before our wedding. He had radiotherapy, all is well now. He never told me the half of what you just said so thank you. Xx
Best thing you both could do is make men AWARE! Prostate cancer is the most curable cancer. Catch it EARLY and live long in good health. Thank you both for this excellent video 💙💙
This is one excellent video...those who are worried about possibly having the cancer need to see this video, you both explained it in a manner that will put those at ease....xx
Thank you gentlemen for this open and honest video. my Dad died of prostate cancer at the age on 71, and had to look after him until the day he dead. I am now 56 and i tried not to think about, may be as a man brush it to once side. You have made me think, may be even book an appointment to get check.
My Father passed of prostate cancer at 77 in 2009. i went for a check up at the dr. on 2016 at the age of 56. Many pees at night and after diagnostics it was prostate cancer. I had the Brackey treatment and on my last PSA test in January I was 0.003. Sexual issues I have but at 63 I don't care much anymore. Just happy to be here and enjoying life.
Exactly! Being alive without sex is better than being dead! Surely there are ways you can at least achieve orgasm? I did a huge amount of research into that for Shaun and had a lot of success after a year or two.
Lost my Dad 6 years ago to PC, they didn't take it all out during the first operation and it came back and was too far gone to save him, so if anyone is in the same situation make them, like Shaun take it all out, we believe Dad would still be with us today if they had done. Glad you did this video, it will help loads of people. I'm having the basic tests done now for it as i lost him & his Dad from it too both aged 84, i'm 56 next so if i do have it i will do the same as Shaun and get rid of the lot. All the best from sunny Leeds.
What a lovely way of dealing with such a horrible subject. You've also given me the kick I needed to complete and send back the bowel screening test the NHS sent me recently. Thanks both.
I am currently in Hospital having had a very minor heart problem last weekend, i have sat watching this with two nurses who say well done on good advice, and thanks for the laughter, you know by now i think you guys are brilliant, Thanks for this and have a good week, and don't worry about me being supported by my local RNA branch.
Excellent video and message, which many men unfortunately ignore. And thank you for presenting this in a serious tone with enough humorous injections (that you are famous for!). There is a family in the UK, the Marsh Family, who produce family-sung music videos here on TH-cam. One of their videos, released about a year ago, is entitled, "Mack the Knife (prostate cancer - facts of life)". I highly recommend calling that up after watching this video!
You both show us all how to care and behave for each other as partners. this further states that, love you guys. Happy to know the healthy progress Shaun. Cheers M8s
What an honest and informative conversation. I'm going to ask my 40+ something son to watch this after work. Thanks guys, and all the best to you two going forward. P.S. Ouch......I've had the "pleasure" of walking around wearing a tube at least 4 times, post surgery, but it seem far easier for a woman. You have my sympathy. xx
Sorry you had to suffer prostate cancer, and so glad that it has kept away! I think it is good to talk about these things as it alerts people, the earlier caught the better the results! Bless you both ❤
Thank you. Both my father and brother had prostate cancer-my brother died from it during the Pandemic. You are very proper to talk of it-as you said to share the info. ❤
I love you two!!! I am a 72 year old mom/grandmother/great grandmother who found your videos about a year ago. I am enjoying seeing your world while I sit here in America. Your love for each other and life warms my heart and makes me smile and laugh! I wish you all the best!!! Elaine
Love this, made me well up. Went through exactly the same with my hubby. Got the result at Derby Royal hospital and was shattered, couldn't stop crying, took us into a side room with boxes of tissues, we could lock the door and come out again when we felt ready. Steve (hubby) and I discussed the options and he decided to have Radiotherapy, all clear now. Steve always advises other chaps to get a blood test when they reach a certain age, got to knock it on the head as quickly as possible. It's been 6 years now, we sold our house in September 22 and bought a widebeam boat and have loved it until early this year he started with back pain and aches in his legs, we thought the worst, bone cancer!! My dad died after ignoring all the symptoms and not telling anyone, he collapsed while having a pee and was rushed into hospital, unfortunately he had Prostate Cancer and it had already spread into his bones, diagnosed at 80 and passed away in November 2011. Anyway, Steve went for an MRI scan and we were thrilled to get the all clear. Best of luck both xxxxx P. S. It was me that asked how you both were getting on with the compost toilet a few months ago. After being fed up with the stink from our pump out we are hopefully going to save up for a compost toilet, might need a second mortgage lol,the only thing that puts me off is the stirrer, do you have to keep scrubbing it etc, not a nice subject but just asking for recommendations xxx
I do like a happy ending when it comes to cancer ❤️ I only ever washed out the ‘poo’ bucket about once every 5 changes, you can tell when it’s needed. If you’re going for the same one we had, Nigel & Lorraine at Compoost will go through everything with you, they’re brilliant 👍
Thank you and impressed for your honesty, because of your light hearted delivery sprinkled with much laughter you made it easier for older men (I'm 80) to listen and think about prostate cancer. The detail was just enough to understand what to expect before, during, and after surgery. Very helpful, thank you.
I lost my husband in 2017 from prostate cancer. Thank you for highlighting this as it's very important for men to understand. Cancer is such a horrific parasite. Great job guys.
An old friend from school days was diagnosed at age 50. I don't remember which treatment he ended up getting (I'm thinking it might have been the seeds) but his cancer had barely gotten started when it was found. He's turning 67 next week and is still going strong.
Well said! ... Did my own cancer journey a few years back with thyroid cancer so I understand the journey ... if more men were as truly brave and honest as the two of you there might just be a few more of you alive.
Hi Guys This vlog is exactly what happened to me in 2012 . Have just had a psa test last month still all all clear 11 years later. November is mens health in Australia so guys go get tested
Your surgery sounds somewhat similar to my husband's experience with his surgery last year (age 68) for a badly enlarged prostate.(Five times normal size)The biopsy after his surgery found a very small spot of cancer in the piece they removed, although it didn't worry anybody since the cancer was completely removed. After his surgery, he has noticed many improvements in the things that the enlarged prostate had caused, so it's been a huge win for him. I'm glad you found your cancer early, Shaun. May you have many more good years ahead!
Thank you gentlemen, sincerely - and Shaun …… may your humour, strength of character, Colin’s support and God’s will take you well into old age, whatever ‘old age’ is. Thank you again.
Well done, guys! This is EXTREMELY important information. This video MAY truly save some lives. SO thankful you are doing well, Shaun! Thank you both for sharing your deeply personal experience. 💕
This is one of the best vlogs you have done along with the mental health ones .as an 82 Yr old divorced woman it doesn't apply to me but telling it like it is will help a lot of men who stick their head in the sand .Well done .now looking g forward to next week .
Thank you for a very informative and serious issue, explained in a very sensitive and understanding way. I'm sorry you had to go through such a distressing period guys. I think a lot of men are embarrassed at the thought of the exam, and choose to ignore things hoping it will go away. I'm so glad it was caught early Shaun. The world would be a sadder place if we didn't have your cheeky smile in it.❤❤❤
Thank you for being so open and honest, i lost a good friend to it and now his son has stage 5 and is currently having treatment. I had my first PSA test 6 months ago and will be doing so every 12 months from now on. Jason from Staffordshire
Brilliant summary, we know as my husband here in New Zealand also has also benefitted from a radical prostatectomy - before he was 58! On the Gleason scale, he was 5+4. While you appear to suggest that this is the worst news to hear, it is NOT. The news you don't want to hear is that the cancer has escaped the prostate. You can have a successful radical prostatectomy - as long as the cancer has not spread outside the prostate. Early diagnosis of Prostate Cancer reduces the likelihood that it has spread and this dramatically improves your chance of beating it. Get a finger test or a PSA test, or both, they saved my husband's life.
I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and have started treatment. There is a long way to go but i am very positive. I have always enjoyed watching your blogs.
I too had my prostate removed in December 2019. Your PSA [public service announcement] is very helpful getting the word out. Unfortunately, my psa started to slowly rise about a year ago so I might have to go through radiation treatment in about a year. There are some very good Australian youtubes on this plus youtubes from the Prostate Cancer Research Institute. Cheers!
So sorry to hear that this has happened. I am waiting for my test and hoping that all will be well Shaun thank you for sharing your experience you are right we have to talk about this disease so again huge thanks.
I've loved watching you two explain this. You've got such a gorgeous relationship much love to you both and this was a fabulous way to explain such a serious topic ❤
What a great PSA. Only you two could make something so serious and important so entertaining. You might have saved some lives today. 🥰 Yesterday I got an all clear on liver issues. My imagination was out of control while I waited for my appointment but it turns out it's Gilbert's Syndrome. It's genetic and they don't even treat it. As you can imagine I was thinking cancer, scans, biopsies and all of that!
@@FoxesAfloat For sure. Reality is much easier to deal with than an out of control imagination. Even bad news is better than not knowing but I lucked out and it was good news.
I watch all sorts of medical type podcasts/ videos. You two have done one of the best informative vids that i have watched. Most are by doctors, many of whom use medical terms with abandon, leaving me saying " WHAT" . In biology classes in college, we had chapters on human female and male reproductive organs, but this was more informative as far as the prostate is concerned..and especially the options there are for cancer treatment. I know men that have had both cancer or enlarged prostate, and i know that they did not know what you told us. Might have to do with the doctors only having 15 minutes with the patient. So again thank you. I will be forwarding this to a few wives to share with husbands .
You had us worried initially, we thought it was a new diagnosis. Sorry you had to go through that, but thank you so much for a very informative vlog. I know for a fact that many men don't even think about it checked, including my husband, whom I had to threaten to get checked. This is one of the few cancers that is treatable and curable if caught early. I've taken care of quiet a few gentlemen who've had their prostate removed. I'm a nurse, and when I still worked in a hospital over 20yrs ago, they kept you in the hospital for at least 1 week, if not 2.
This has to be one of the best awareness videos out there, full of valuable information with a bit of humour thrown in. I hope it goes viral and millions see it.
That would be nice! Help us share it 😉
I have to agree. This is the video the NHS should be showing to make all men aware of this condition. There was a lot I didn't know and have learnt from this 30 minute video.
You two are a hoot. No matter the subject you manage to inform, give honest discussion and helpful information. How you are able to make me laugh at a subject as serious as cancer and at the same time share important information that can save a life is why you are so appreciated.
Thank you so much x
This is Irene, on behalf of Steve. That was possibly one of the most important videos you have ever made. You explained a very serious issue with great detail and welcome humour. Steve works with a guy who arranges golf gigs to raise funds for prostate cancer research. Cool chicks like you raising symptom awareness is pure gold. Male or female, we love our men and want you all to be with us for as long as possible. Love and hugs xx
And Steve's golf dude has now forwarded the link to your video onto the charity they support. Steve has received a reply saying 'very informative, and the lads can have a chat amongst themselves without feeling embarrassed'. Thank you so much for this content xxx
What we have here are 2 blokes using their platform to save lives by telling their story. You have my admiration and respect.
That means so much. Thank you! x
Hi Colin & Shaun, this was a really wonderful talk. As a woman, we need to know these things as well, if we have any males in our lives, so I want to thank you guys for having this open, honest & very informative discussion! My husband has been having a test as part of his annual check-up.
My brother has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, he has other comorbidities, so he's not a good candidate for surgery, so he is being what the Doctor calls "Active surveillance", but we just recently were told that his Gleeson score (which was 6) is probably higher, because one of the medications he's on (finasteride) so his true PSA levels is probably doubled!
Sorry for going into so much detail, but I want to thank you both so very much for this video to tell people this very, very important information...go and get a PSA test and do it as part of your annual check-ups! Have a really wonderful weekend! You guys are the best! Please give the pups a cuddle for me! Lots of love Kathy x
Kathy, don’t apologise! Thousands of men will read your comment and add to their knowledge of experiences. Thank you! I hope your brother stays okay. x
It's official.. I've been watching you guys for a handful of years now and it's official. I love you guys a bunch. I've literally shown everyone in my family your channel and talked about how amazing you both are. I wish nothing but the best for both of you. I suffer from mental illness and it's always been hard to fit in around people even my own family. You guys help I've learned so much watching you and I thank you so very much for just being you. Thank you.
Aww, mate, thank you!! Keep being you and stay strong 💪🏻 xx
I’m SO pleased that you are talking about prostate cancer. My husband was diagnosed with it and had his prostate removed on New Year’s eve in 2019 and his PSA has behaved itself since then! I’m sure that the digital rectal exam and the biopsy are what put men off, but they shouldn’t as it’s better than dying of cancer, to put it bluntly. Well done, guys, love you xx PS the waiting was the worst part!
Glad he’s okay now 👍🏻 I wouldn’t mind the digital exam 🤣
I must admit I was a little embarrassed at the first digital exam, but there are far worse things in the world. It, and biopsies, are short moments of discomfort which could prove life-saving if C caught early enough
Thank you for taking the time to explain this in detail. As a wife, this has been the most valuable half an hour I have spent for ages. My husband has been through much of this and I've learnt more from you in this short time than I learnt from the doctors in months. Colin, you're an amazing communicator.
You're very welcome!
I’m in my 13th year after being diagnosed with prostrate cancer and I am 82 in December so that will give you something to look forward to.
Ah, you’ll beat it! 👍🏻👍🏻
What an absolutely brilliant life story. You boys should be doing videos for the NHS to put patients minds at ease. Thankyou so much for that.
Thanks Rob 👍🏻
Wonderful disscussion, my husband's family were the same, so he has regular checkups since he was 50. So far so good, he turns 75 next birthday, and our son is 50 next week and he will celebrate by getting his tests started. Thank you for making it an open subject.
Here’s hoping for years more of negative tests 👍🏻
You two are so unpredictable. One week, there is a live stream and an electric shock collar, then the serious subject of cancer. You covered the subject of cancer so well seriously but with a laugh thrown in. Love you both
Thanks Ady 🥰👍🏻
This couldn't have been an easy thing to discuss with your audience. I appreciate how you covered it with honesty and humour. My husband went thru this scare and it turned out to be nothing but swelling. I was never so scared waiting for the results. I'm so thankful you are ok and thank you so much for covering this.
Thanks Wendy. Waiting and worrying is definitely the worst part. There’s nothing anybody can say or do to stop the overthinking. x
@@FoxesAfloat I'm a lot you you Colin, I can't turn the worry off in my head. Hubby was stellar through it all and I was a mess. Again, thank you so much for discussing this. xoxo
As a 55 year old bloke, this was made for me. My sincere thanks.
You’re welcome 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing your story. I was just diagnosed with breast cancer last week. I completely understand because I knew too what the result would be.
There is no breast cancer anywhere in my family, colon rectal cancer is rampant but no breast cancer. I intend to fight it aggressively and used your exact words I just want this out! God bless! I love you Gents.
Stay strong. You can and will beat this 👍🏻👍🏻
I’m so sorry you had to go through this! You’re lovely and deserve the best, not health fears. I’m keeping you in my thoughts and sending positive energy your way (for whatever that’s worth).
Your lovely! 🥰
Thank you for sharing your story. Very informative and helpful video. Very happy it was all sorted for you Shaun x
@@FoxesAfloat Amen!!!
Yet another absolutely superb Vlog. Thank you so much for sharing Shaun and Colin. We watched it together and we are totally convinced this will help many. Your both just wonderful, really think the world of you ❤❤xxxxxx
Thank you for all this very important information. We all need to know about it to understand n encourage men to go for testing
2 real people telling it without any faffing around.
Thank you guys for your story and may you be with us for a long time to come ❤️
Thanks so much, we hope so too! x
As a female I had it Ernie cancer. It was caught early and after removal of the female plumbing I was declared cancer free. Between the diagnosis and the surgery I didn’t have time to really panic. I’m so glad that you recovered and are cancer free, Sean. You and Colin are some of my favorites on You Tube. Stay well and enjoy life.
Thanks so much Deborah. Glad you're okay now 💜
You two are so amazing! I had tears in my eyes several times during the vlog, and now it's hard to see through the tears. My husband was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer back in 2011, and had DaVinci surgery. It was a complete success. But your vlog brought back those memories in a rush of fear. And deep gratitude. This vlog was SO well done, with your usual honesty and humor--and accurate and encouraging information. Just do it, you guys over 50. Be courageous. Be smart. Talk to your doctor. Please.
Thank you! I’m so glad your hubby’s op went okay. The worry and unknown is the worst. Sending love! ❤️
Unfortunately I've just lost my brother to this terrible disease. I'm glad you have brought it to everyone's attention and that through your video it could save someone's life. It must be hard to bring this all back up and I'm glad that Sean is ok. Keep up the good vloggs and stay safe.
We’re so sorry you lost your brother ❤️
I’m just a stranger that watches your channel! But I flippin love you both! X you deserve the best of everything x
We love you too mister! (Or missus) 😉
Thank you so much!!
@@FoxesAfloat missus 😌
I know it was a serious subject but part of it was the best laugh ive had in ages xx love as always xx
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Fantastically clear and informative video. My father and his brother, and my father's grandfather all died of prostate cancer. My GP said he had never heard of prostate cancer screening, refused me a second opinion, and refused me an appointment with a consultant. However, after my father passed, his consultant offered to ring my GP which seemed to give my GP a case of the heebie-jeebies. I think he smelt a negligence court case coming - ha ha. So now I get my PSA check annually and I have also bought some home PSA kits. Excellent video - keep up the good work.
Very wise! Home testing PSA kits are a good idea to keep peace of mind. x
It's so important to talk about these things. We need to change the way we think and speak about our health. We need to get back to having truthful, kindhearted conversations.
Wouldn’t that be amazing. ‘Kindhearted conversations’. Just saying it makes me feel warm and cozy ❤️
As a woman ,I have never really thought about the prostate , however ,as a wife after watching this I will certainly be encouraging hubby to be more aware . Thank you both for sharing such a personal journey . So very glad that you have no more problems with it .
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Excellently done. We looked after a friend for months whose cancer was so advanced it had spread to his bones. The message is out there: get tested!!! ❤❤
Well said! 👍🏻
I wish I'd been able to watch that video five years ago, when I was first diagnosed - like Shaun, after a member of my family told me to get checked. I wasn't suitable for surgery, so had to opt for radiotherapy. Now, several years later, the "late effects" have arrived - the after effects of the therapy can take up to fifteen years to appear. In my case it's left me faecally incontinent - I have to wear a nappy. But, as you said in the video, it's better than being dead! Do they have awards for TH-cam videos? That deserves one, certainly!
Thank you so much. I hope you’re coping okay with the effects? x
Mine had spread just outside the prostate - long term hormone therapy to drop testsoterone levels then radiotherapy. Complications led to a catheter - got so used to strange people tugging my todger at Urology I've lost any sense of shame ;-)
Managed to fall asleep during MRI scan, had a lot of laughs with the consultant and her team , wonderful radiotherapy team as well.
I've seen various bits of my insides with some of the scans, they love it when you ask about your own bits.
I don't really mind about the after effects down there -- no more cancer.
(huge thanks to all at U.C.H.)
Exactly! No more cancer is a price worth paying 👍🏻
Perspective is everything. As a 30 year survivor of Stage IV cancer / I consider it a great blessing. 👍
That’s amazing. Well done mate. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wow Shaun! That was quite a journey to go through. Very glad you've gotten to the other side of it. Thank you both for sharing your experiences with this so frankly - I hope all the guys who viewed this take notice and go get themselves checked. I will be lovingly insistent with my hubby to be doing just that - and am grateful for being informed as well. Shaun, Colin, you two are just awesome, as ever. I'm glad you have each other!
Our pleasure! (Make sure hubby gets tested!) x
@@FoxesAfloat That I will!
It was should a brave thing to do sharing your story and this will help so many man start to talk openly about Cancer. Thank you both
Let’s hope it helps someone 👍🏻 Thanks Martyn 💪🏻
Brilliant vlog. Serious topics with such humor, particularly adult humor makes this perfect.
Glad you found it interesting 👍🏻
Bless you both! I got that diagnosis 17 years ago, and it was a shock! I elected surgery and have tested clean ever since. Mine was discovered because I had a quite vigilant urologist who just wanted to “be sure”, and convinced me to a biopsy! Your video is fantastic, and so pertinent! Love you both, and so glad you survived, Shaun! 🤗🤗❤️❤️
Glad you survived too mate. Thanks! 👍🏻
Really appreciate your openness and good humour
You can always rely on that 👍🏻
Thank you for this, as a 53 year old guy with prostate issues, these conversations are really important
Hope everything turns out good for you❤️
The NHS should direct any man, before their treatment to your vlog.
You’ve been through it, giving your open and honest opinion of what you’ve been through.
It must of been tough on you guys , reliving it again. Thank you for opening our eyes ❤
Thank you :) x
I had a Radical Prostatectomy 20 years ago and im still here now ,had the same experience with Catheter removal ,ruined a good pair of slippers ,,so i think you have many years to look forward to ,,best wishes.
Let’s hope so! Congratulations on your 20 years 👍🏻
This video should be compulsory viewing for men of a certain age. I've watched lots of your "boating" videos and loved pretty much every one of them. Being "late to the party" I had no idea of the back-story behind your decision to buy a boat but loved your straightforward, good-humoured "tell it like it is" approach to life in general and all the "stuff" it throws at you.
Gentlemen, I salute you. As you yourselves say, if it saves just one life it will have been worthwhile. I'm hoping you can be directly responsible for saving rather more than just the odd one.
Thank you so much, Roy xx
Great video guys, thanks for this. I agree with you wholeheartedly, test regularly and catch it early. I'm an ex-Brit living in California. I skipped my annual physical for about three years just at the wrong time. When I did finally get round to it my PSA was high. I had the prostatectomy back in 2009. Unfortunately, the post-op pathology showed positive margins on the capsule. Positive is not good in this case, it means they found cancer cells at the edge of the removed tissue. My PSA dropped to
Thank God you are recovered. Love your black sense of humour.
Got to find the funny in everything! Otherwise, what's the point? x
Excellent public awareness video. Well done, gents.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thanks gents. I’m a nurse so I’m thrilled when men talk to other men about this. You rock!!
Thanks so much, Judith 👍🏻👍🏻
That was superb. I love they way you were both so frank and upfront about prostate cancer. I honestly think this was the most significant vlog you've ever made. It deserves to get the widest possible exposure and I hope it saves many lives.
So do we. Feel free to share! x
"How the hell could you get that in there" at least you kept your sense of humor. Cancer is a scary thing, glad you got past it and hopefully you will be cancer free forever. Thanks for sharing, it gives hope to people that it is not a death sentence.
I still don’t know how they got it in there 🤣🤣🤣
My husband was diagnosed in 2017 too. Just before our wedding. He had radiotherapy, all is well now. He never told me the half of what you just said so thank you. Xx
Oh wow! Glad he’s okay 👍🏻
Best thing you both could do is make men AWARE! Prostate cancer is the most curable cancer. Catch it EARLY and live long in good health. Thank you both for this excellent video 💙💙
Well said 👍🏻
My husband went through the testing and had to have a bag for a while a couple of years ago. He was clear but they said to keep vigilant.😮
We hope he stays clear 👍🏻❤️
This is one excellent video...those who are worried about possibly having the cancer need to see this video, you both explained it in a manner that will put those at ease....xx
We hope so. Thanks x
Thank you gentlemen for this open and honest video. my Dad died of prostate cancer at the age on 71, and had to look after him until the day he dead. I am now 56 and i tried not to think about, may be as a man brush it to once side. You have made me think, may be even book an appointment to get check.
Do it!
Sorry you lost your dad to it x
My Father passed of prostate cancer at 77 in 2009. i went for a check up at the dr. on 2016 at the age of 56. Many pees at night and after diagnostics it was prostate cancer. I had the Brackey treatment and on my last PSA test in January I was 0.003. Sexual issues I have but at 63 I don't care much anymore. Just happy to be here and enjoying life.
Exactly! Being alive without sex is better than being dead! Surely there are ways you can at least achieve orgasm? I did a huge amount of research into that for Shaun and had a lot of success after a year or two.
Lost my Dad 6 years ago to PC, they didn't take it all out during the first operation and it came back and was too far gone to save him, so if anyone is in the same situation make them, like Shaun take it all out, we believe Dad would still be with us today if they had done. Glad you did this video, it will help loads of people. I'm having the basic tests done now for it as i lost him & his Dad from it too both aged 84, i'm 56 next so if i do have it i will do the same as Shaun and get rid of the lot. All the best from sunny Leeds.
Sorry about your dad and I hope you don’t have signs of it! Good luck 🤞🏻
Excellent vlog, very well produced. As a nurse, I give you an A
Thank you! 😊
Glad you're able to do this discussion with smiles now
Thank you :)
❤ wow there are so many people you help with this video you are both so honest much love and respect X
That’s so kind of you to say. Thank you! 🙏🏻
I went through a very similar experience with the tests last year. I was lucky the result cam back -ve. I can understand the feelings involved.
Glad it was negative 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
What a lovely way of dealing with such a horrible subject. You've also given me the kick I needed to complete and send back the bowel screening test the NHS sent me recently. Thanks both.
Fingers crossed it’s all good 👍🏻 Thanks Martin x
Thank you for this video. I appreciate your willingness to discuss issues many avoid. Your courage and sensitivity are inspiring.
Thank you so much!
I am currently in Hospital having had a very minor heart problem last weekend, i have sat watching this with two nurses who say well done on good advice, and thanks for the laughter, you know by now i think you guys are brilliant, Thanks for this and have a good week, and don't worry about me being supported by my local RNA branch.
Get better soon!
Thank you both for your honesty and humour covering this subject. XX
Our pleasure!
Excellent video and message, which many men unfortunately ignore. And thank you for presenting this in a serious tone with enough humorous injections (that you are famous for!). There is a family in the UK, the Marsh Family, who produce family-sung music videos here on TH-cam. One of their videos, released about a year ago, is entitled, "Mack the Knife (prostate cancer - facts of life)". I highly recommend calling that up after watching this video!
Thank you!
You both brought something that men could find very frightening across very well. ❤
Thank you! x
What a lovely heart to heart about such a personal and delicate event in your lives. Very glad you're still here, making us smile.
Thank you so much!
You both show us all how to care and behave for each other as partners. this further states that, love you guys. Happy to know the healthy progress Shaun. Cheers M8s
Thank you! x
What an honest and informative conversation. I'm going to ask my 40+ something son to watch this after work. Thanks guys, and all the best to you two going forward. P.S. Ouch......I've had the "pleasure" of walking around wearing a tube at least 4 times, post surgery, but it seem far easier for a woman. You have my sympathy. xx
There must be an easier way than those tubes! x
Sorry you had to suffer prostate cancer, and so glad that it has kept away! I think it is good to talk about these things as it alerts people, the earlier caught the better the results! Bless you both ❤
Thank you x
Thank you. Both my father and brother had prostate cancer-my brother died from it during the Pandemic. You are very proper to talk of it-as you said to share the info. ❤
Sorry you lost your brother to it 😢
This is why I am so glad you are speaking so one of prostate cancer. ❤@@FoxesAfloat
Thank you for your frankness and humour in sharing what must have been an awful time for you. Its very interesting to hear your story
Thank you so much!
Just dealt with an "aggressive" form myself and now cured 2 years. Glad Shaun is well too!
Well done mate 👍🏻👍🏻
Very good information as my husband died with prostrate cancer, 17 years ago. He had had the seeding but he died at 74. You guys are the greatest.
Sorry to hear that, Linda. Sending love! ❤️
I love you two!!! I am a 72 year old mom/grandmother/great grandmother who found your videos about a year ago. I am enjoying seeing your world while I sit here in America. Your love for each other and life warms my heart and makes me smile and laugh! I wish you all the best!!! Elaine
Thank you so much!
Love this, made me well up. Went through exactly the same with my hubby. Got the result at Derby Royal hospital and was shattered, couldn't stop crying, took us into a side room with boxes of tissues, we could lock the door and come out again when we felt ready. Steve (hubby) and I discussed the options and he decided to have Radiotherapy, all clear now. Steve always advises other chaps to get a blood test when they reach a certain age, got to knock it on the head as quickly as possible. It's been 6 years now, we sold our house in September 22 and bought a widebeam boat and have loved it until early this year he started with back pain and aches in his legs, we thought the worst, bone cancer!! My dad died after ignoring all the symptoms and not telling anyone, he collapsed while having a pee and was rushed into hospital, unfortunately he had Prostate Cancer and it had already spread into his bones, diagnosed at 80 and passed away in November 2011. Anyway, Steve went for an MRI scan and we were thrilled to get the all clear. Best of luck both xxxxx
P. S. It was me that asked how you both were getting on with the compost toilet a few months ago. After being fed up with the stink from our pump out we are hopefully going to save up for a compost toilet, might need a second mortgage lol,the only thing that puts me off is the stirrer, do you have to keep scrubbing it etc, not a nice subject but just asking for recommendations xxx
I do like a happy ending when it comes to cancer ❤️
I only ever washed out the ‘poo’ bucket about once every 5 changes, you can tell when it’s needed. If you’re going for the same one we had, Nigel & Lorraine at Compoost will go through everything with you, they’re brilliant 👍
@@FoxesAfloat Thank you for the reply, where did you get it from, was it acshop/showroom? Would just like to see one in the flesh so to speak lol
Thank you and impressed for your honesty, because of your light hearted delivery sprinkled with much laughter you made it easier for older men (I'm 80) to listen and think about prostate cancer. The detail was just enough to understand what to expect before, during, and after surgery. Very helpful, thank you.
You're welcome 👍🏻
I'm glad that Shaun is doing fine now,I know from my own experience how u would have felt cheers
Thank you x
I lost my husband in 2017 from prostate cancer. Thank you for highlighting this as it's very important for men to understand. Cancer is such a horrific parasite. Great job guys.
We’re so sorry you lost your husband x
An old friend from school days was diagnosed at age 50. I don't remember which treatment he ended up getting (I'm thinking it might have been the seeds) but his cancer had barely gotten started when it was found. He's turning 67 next week and is still going strong.
That’s great news!
It's good that you are calling attention to a problem that people can benefit from knowing about! Thank you!
Thanks Linda 👍🏻
Well said! ... Did my own cancer journey a few years back with thyroid cancer so I understand the journey ... if more men were as truly brave and honest as the two of you there might just be a few more of you alive.
Let’s hope the message gets through 👍🏻
Hi Guys
This vlog is exactly what happened to me in 2012 . Have just had a psa test last month still all all clear 11 years later. November is mens health in Australia so guys go get tested
Fantastic that you’re all clear David. x
Your surgery sounds somewhat similar to my husband's experience with his surgery last year (age 68) for a badly enlarged prostate.(Five times normal size)The biopsy after his surgery found a very small spot of cancer in the piece they removed, although it didn't worry anybody since the cancer was completely removed. After his surgery, he has noticed many improvements in the things that the enlarged prostate had caused, so it's been a huge win for him. I'm glad you found your cancer early, Shaun. May you have many more good years ahead!
Sounds like the right decision. Glad he’s okay 👍🏻
Thank you gentlemen, sincerely - and Shaun …… may your humour, strength of character, Colin’s support and God’s will take you well into old age, whatever ‘old age’ is. Thank you again.
Another 40 years would be good 👍🏻
A heartwarming and honest video, just as I'd think would come from you two. Thanks for this and I hope it inspires others to be tested.
I hope so too!
A good job of honesty about an important subject !!
That means so much, thank you! x
Well done, guys! This is EXTREMELY important information. This video MAY truly save some lives. SO thankful you are doing well, Shaun! Thank you both for sharing your deeply personal experience. 💕
Thanks so much!
I think you have done a major service for all men today. You have been direct and honest and open about symptoms and treatments. God bless you both.
That was the plan. Glad it came across like that. Thank you! x
guys thank you for this vlog. my father died of it, 43 years ago, you should be ambassords when the awarenes week starts in the UK
Sorry you lost your dad to it. X
This is one of the best vlogs you have done along with the mental health ones .as an 82 Yr old divorced woman it doesn't apply to me but telling it like it is will help a lot of men who stick their head in the sand .Well done .now looking g forward to next week .
Thank you! x
Thank you for a very informative and serious issue, explained in a very sensitive and understanding way. I'm sorry you had to go through such a distressing period guys. I think a lot of men are embarrassed at the thought of the exam, and choose to ignore things hoping it will go away. I'm so glad it was caught early Shaun. The world would be a sadder place if we didn't have your cheeky smile in it.❤❤❤
I won’t be letting him go, Cheryl 😉❤️
@@FoxesAfloat I'd expect nothing less from you hun.♥♥
Thank you for being so open and honest, i lost a good friend to it and now his son has stage 5 and is currently having treatment. I had my first PSA test 6 months ago and will be doing so every 12 months from now on. Jason from Staffordshire
Sorry you lost a friend, Jason. Good that you’re getting tested now 👍🏻
Brilliant summary, we know as my husband here in New Zealand also has also benefitted from a radical prostatectomy - before he was 58! On the Gleason scale, he was 5+4. While you appear to suggest that this is the worst news to hear, it is NOT. The news you don't want to hear is that the cancer has escaped the prostate. You can have a successful radical prostatectomy - as long as the cancer has not spread outside the prostate.
Early diagnosis of Prostate Cancer reduces the likelihood that it has spread and this dramatically improves your chance of beating it.
Get a finger test or a PSA test, or both, they saved my husband's life.
I just beat colon cancer. Removed and final chemo is done. In the USA we do colonoscopy every 5 years.
Yay - well done 👏👏
Congratulations! x
I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and have started treatment. There is a long way to go but i am very positive. I have always enjoyed watching your blogs.
Stay strong! It gets easier 👍🏻❤️
I too had my prostate removed in December 2019. Your PSA [public service announcement] is very helpful getting the word out. Unfortunately, my psa started to slowly rise about a year ago so I might have to go through radiation treatment in about a year. There are some very good Australian youtubes on this plus youtubes from the Prostate Cancer Research Institute. Cheers!
So sorry to hear that this has happened. I am waiting for my test and hoping that all will be well
Shaun thank you for sharing your experience you are right we have to talk about this disease so again huge thanks.
Good luck with your test 👍🏻
Thank you so much for speaking about this. As a GP this is so important.
Have shared to my Facebook to spread the awareness.
That means so much from you, thank you! x
You guys are hilarious. Something so serious explained so well. Thanks.
Thanks so much!
I've loved watching you two explain this. You've got such a gorgeous relationship much love to you both and this was a fabulous way to explain such a serious topic ❤
Thank you so much!!
What a great PSA. Only you two could make something so serious and important so entertaining. You might have saved some lives today. 🥰
Yesterday I got an all clear on liver issues. My imagination was out of control while I waited for my appointment but it turns out it's Gilbert's Syndrome. It's genetic and they don't even treat it. As you can imagine I was thinking cancer, scans, biopsies and all of that!
Waiting is just the worst, yeah? Glad you’re okay 👍🏻
@@FoxesAfloat For sure. Reality is much easier to deal with than an out of control imagination. Even bad news is better than not knowing but I lucked out and it was good news.
I watch all sorts of medical type podcasts/ videos. You two have done one of the best informative vids that i have watched. Most are by doctors, many of whom use medical terms with abandon, leaving me saying " WHAT" . In biology classes in college, we had chapters on human female and male reproductive organs, but this was more informative as far as the prostate is concerned..and especially the options there are for cancer treatment. I know men that have had both cancer or enlarged prostate, and i know that they did not know what you told us. Might have to do with the doctors only having 15 minutes with the patient. So again thank you. I will be forwarding this to a few wives to share with husbands .
Please do share! x
Thanks for getting that great INFO out ! And so glad Shaun is still around !!!!!!!!
Me too!
You had us worried initially, we thought it was a new diagnosis. Sorry you had to go through that, but thank you so much for a very informative vlog. I know for a fact that many men don't even think about it checked, including my husband, whom I had to threaten to get checked. This is one of the few cancers that is treatable and curable if caught early. I've taken care of quiet a few gentlemen who've had their prostate removed. I'm a nurse, and when I still worked in a hospital over 20yrs ago, they kept you in the hospital for at least 1 week, if not 2.
Nurses are brilliant. 🤩 I hope your husband was okay?
@FoxesAfloat his PSA was elevated initially, but we had it rechecked a couple of times and it's normal now.