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
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.
I also had prostate cancer. My choices were chemicals, radiation, or surgery….I chose radiation. That would be 40 sessions of radiation. Killed the cancer but my bowels went to hell. My treatment was in 2017 and my bowels are just now starting to be perky once again. My doctor said I’d probably die of something else while waiting to die from prostate cancer. I’m still kicking after seven years and going on 82. Going on eighty-two scares me worse than cancer. Best of luck to both of you, and I think luck has a lot to do with it.
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.
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!
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!!! ❤❤
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.
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! 🤗🤗❤️❤️
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.
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.)
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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. ❤
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
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
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.
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 UA-cam videos? That deserves one, certainly!
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
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 ❤
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.
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 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 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 UA-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!
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!
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.
"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.
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
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.
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 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.❤❤❤
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.
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
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. 💕
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.
Dear Foxes, Once again, an exemplary "public information" presentation of an important subject. Can l add one thing - my late partner, when in his mid 60's, presented with 'symptoms' of prostate trouble and underwent all the tests. He was put on various medications, and for two years struggled on with no improvement. ln the end they decided to do a laparoscopy test but could not get the scope into the urethra because he had polyps growing up the walls of it. They operated to remove them and his symptons disappeared. So he was on inneccessary medication and suffering for two yesrs. lt might be a good thing if the medical profession tried looking for other explanations when the tests for prostate come back unclear. Keep up the good work Colin and Shaun, you are an asset to life in many ways!
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 ❤
Bravo to you both for taking the time to share a harrowing part of your lives with such candour and humour, with seriousness as needed. It just goes to show why kindness and compassion is so important, as you never know what people have going on or have been through. ‘Hopefully you’re able to continue to move on from the trauma. Keep smiling (Shaun keep laughing, love it!). Take care x
When Colin said, referring to the doctor's abnoramlly long fingers, "I don't know why 'cause you never do that with me" I almost fell off the chair laughing!
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.
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.
Thank you so much both. I am trying to persuade my husband who has a few symptoms to go for a test. He's nearly 68. You are so great to speak so openly thank you thank you❤
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! 👍🏻👍🏻
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 👍🏻
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 👍🏻
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 🥰👍🏻
As a 55 year old bloke, this was made for me. My sincere thanks.
You’re welcome 👍🏻
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
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
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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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! ❤️
Really appreciate your openness and good humour
You can always rely on that 👍🏻
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 also had prostate cancer. My choices were chemicals, radiation, or surgery….I chose radiation. That would be 40 sessions of radiation. Killed the cancer but my bowels went to hell. My treatment was in 2017 and my bowels are just now starting to be perky once again. My doctor said I’d probably die of something else while waiting to die from prostate cancer. I’m still kicking after seven years and going on 82. Going on eighty-two scares me worse than cancer. Best of luck to both of you, and I think luck has a lot to do with it.
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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 💜
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!
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! 👍🏻
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 ❤️
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! 👍🏻
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 ❤️
Perspective is everything. As a 30 year survivor of Stage IV cancer / I consider it a great blessing. 👍
That’s amazing. Well done mate. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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 👍🏻
Excellent public awareness video. Well done, gents.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Excellent vlog, very well produced. As a nurse, I give you an A
Thank you! 😊
Thank God you are recovered. Love your black sense of humour.
Got to find the funny in everything! Otherwise, what's the point? x
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! 🙏🏻
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 💪🏻
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
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! 🙏🏻
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
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
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
Thanks gents. I’m a nurse so I’m thrilled when men talk to other men about this. You rock!!
Thanks so much, Judith 👍🏻👍🏻
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
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 both for your honesty and humour covering this subject. XX
Our pleasure!
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
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
You both brought something that men could find very frightening across very well. ❤
Thank you! x
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 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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 👍🏻
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 UA-cam videos? That deserves one, certainly!
Thank you so much. I hope you’re coping okay with the effects? x
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 👍🏻
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 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!
Thank you for this video. I appreciate your willingness to discuss issues many avoid. Your courage and sensitivity are inspiring.
Thank you so much!
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
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!
A good job of honesty about an important subject !!
That means so much, thank you! x
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
I'm glad that Shaun is doing fine now,I know from my own experience how u would have felt cheers
Thank you x
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 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!
It's good that you are calling attention to a problem that people can benefit from knowing about! Thank you!
Thanks Linda 👍🏻
You guys are hilarious. Something so serious explained so well. Thanks.
Thanks so much!
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 UA-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!
Thank you for sharing that.
My pleasure!
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 👍🏻
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 🤞🏻
"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 🤣🤣🤣
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
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 👍🏻
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! ❤️
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
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 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.♥♥
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.
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!
Thanks for getting that great INFO out ! And so glad Shaun is still around !!!!!!!!
Me too!
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!
Thanks this was so informative because you used term everyone can understand
Thank you x
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!
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 👍🏻❤️
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.
Dear Foxes, Once again, an exemplary "public information" presentation of an important subject. Can l add one thing - my late partner, when in his mid 60's, presented with 'symptoms' of prostate trouble and underwent all the tests. He was put on various medications, and for two years struggled on with no improvement. ln the end they decided to do a laparoscopy test but could not get the scope into the urethra because he had polyps growing up the walls of it. They operated to remove them and his symptons disappeared. So he was on inneccessary medication and suffering for two yesrs. lt might be a good thing if the medical profession tried looking for other explanations when the tests for prostate come back unclear.
Keep up the good work Colin and Shaun, you are an asset to life in many ways!
Wow! I hope a lot of people read this. Sorry he had to go through that.
Well explained. You made me smarter, not embarrassed or shocked.
Perfect! Nothing to be embarrassed about 👍🏻
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!!
Bravo to you both for taking the time to share a harrowing part of your lives with such candour and humour, with seriousness as needed. It just goes to show why kindness and compassion is so important, as you never know what people have going on or have been through. ‘Hopefully you’re able to continue to move on from the trauma. Keep smiling (Shaun keep laughing, love it!). Take care x
Thanks so much! x
@@FoxesAfloat no need to thank me, but appreciate it nonetheless. I am sure that your vlog will reach the person that needs to hear it. Good work. 😍
When Colin said, referring to the doctor's abnoramlly long fingers, "I don't know why 'cause you never do that with me" I almost fell off the chair laughing!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Well done guys. Best life saving advice segment I’ve ever watched. 👏👏👏
That means a lot. Thank you!
Just dealt with an "aggressive" form myself and now cured 2 years. Glad Shaun is well too!
Well done mate 👍🏻👍🏻
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
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
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 👍🏻
Very informaitive about prostrate cancer . Take care guys ..
Thanks Stephen x
Bravo!!! VERY WELL DONE. Thank you
Many thanks!
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
Thanks guys! My prostatectomy is scheduled for 2 weeks from now, and everything here reinforces my belief to “get it out”. Great work.
Thank you so much both. I am trying to persuade my husband who has a few symptoms to go for a test. He's nearly 68. You are so great to speak so openly thank you thank you❤
Drag him to the doctors if you have to. Not because there’s something wrong, more to make sure there’s no need to worry 👍🏻