The Unmentionables: Conversations with loved ones about prostate cancer – Episode 3

The Unmentionables: Unfiltered conversations on prostate cancer

Discussions include real-life experiences of having sensitive and meaningful conversations about prostate cancer with partners, family, friends and work colleagues. Themes include common communication challenges and how these are managed, along with guidance on fostering supportive and open communication. This episode includes Janet Daykin who shares her experience as a caregiver for her late husband during his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, prostate cancer survivors Mike Warren and Jonah Rusere, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Urology.
Podcast host: Jeff Stelling, renowned British sports broadcaster and advocate for prostate cancer awareness.
This podcast has been funded and developed by Accord Healthcare in collaboration with people living with prostate cancer, their loved ones and healthcare professionals. This group has also created a cancer discussion guide. If you want to talk about any of the topics covered in this episode with your healthcare team, the personalised guide can help you think about questions you want to ask.
The discussion guide is available here: https://theunmentionablesguide.com

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Please note, episodes in the podcast series are not designed to offer medical advice and the guests appearing on this podcast are talking from personal experience. This video is intended for a UK audience and may be of interest to those with an interest in prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer information can be found on the following links. Please note that the information provided on these links is not associated with Accord Healthcare.
Full information on prostate cancer treatment options and side effects can be found on the NHS website:
· https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/treatment/
· https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/living-with/

Other useful links:
· Macmillan – How to tell people you have cancer
· Cancer Research UK – How to support someone with cancer
· Prostate Cancer UK – Support for friends and family
· Tackle - Support
If you get side effects with any medication you are taking, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the information leaflet that comes in your treatment pack. You can report side effects via the Yellow Card Scheme at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of your medication.