The Unmentionables: Unfiltered conversations on prostate cancer – Introduction

The Unmentionables: Unfiltered conversations on prostate cancer

What is it like coming to terms with a diagnosis of prostate cancer?
What will be my options for treatment, and are there any side effects?
How will I decide which treatment is best for me?
How can I speak to my partner, family or friends about prostate cancer?
Who can I get advice from?
In The Unmentionables podcast, all these questions and more are discussed in an engaging and accessible way. Whether you are someone who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, or you are close to someone who has been, this podcast aims to uncover the often underdiscussed, or ‘unmentionable’, topics related to prostate cancer.

In this introductory episode, we learn about The Unmentionables podcast series, including an overview of how it has come to life and what it sets out to achieve. It also provides an outline of what to expect in the following episodes. This episode also includes Steve Allen, retired doctor and prostate cancer survivor talking with 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 also 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/

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.