Adam’s Advanced Prostate Cancer Journey
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About This Podcast
Hi there, I'm Adam Wood. On 8 October 2025 I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, it having spread to my lymph nodes and bones. To say I was surprised is an understatement; in the previous fifteen years I'd been to the doctor twice, and never stayed overnight in hospital. I was the typical fit and healthy bloke, and had no inkling that I had prostate cancer until it was too late.
In this weekly podcast I'll be sharing my experiences, from biopsies and scans, hormone therapy and side effects. I'll be talking honestly about my feelings, good times and bad, and how my friends and family are coping. No sugar-coating, but no doom and gloom either - just a normal bloke hopefully putting some of the misconceptions about advanced prostate cancer to bed.
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Recent Episodes
Week 23: Special Guest: Gary Lamb
In this episode I welcome special guest Gary Lamb and discuss his own prostate cancer journey, during which he elected to undergo radical prostatectomy - a procedure to remove the entire prostate…
Week 22: Final Chemo Session, CT Scan and Radiotherapy
In this episode I talk about the emotional reaction to receiving my final chemotherapy infusion, and how the plan for radiotherapy set for May and June won't be finalised until the results are known…
Week 21: New Prostate Cancer Awareness Group
In this episode I reveal some of the plans for a new awareness initiative which I've set up for people affected by prostate cancer here in Coventry. This podcast will be part of that, along with fun…
Week 20: Mass Chemo Fatigue and Awareness Plan
In this episode I describe how chemo session 5/6 went, and the work I've carried out his week on various prostate cancer awareness initiatives, including a forthcoming guest spot on a major local…
Week 19: Blood and Pain
In this episode I ponder the usage of blood in diagnosis, treatment progress and everyday life, and the return of back pain this week, as I prepare for chemo cycle 5 of 6.
Week Eighteen: Thoughts ahead of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, March 2026
In this episode I talk about the forthcoming Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and initiatives which are available to show your support and raise vital funds. And I didn't record it on Friday 30th…
Week Seventeen: Influencing and Reassuring Men starting their Journey
In this episode I describe my latest chemo infusion - No. 4 of 6 - and how this podcast has been reassuring other men starting out on their own prostate cancer journey, just through my being myself…
Week Sixteen: Changes to Body Appearance
In this episode I talk about changes to appearance due to cancer treatment, from hair loss from chemotherapy to weight gain and fluid retention due to steroids. I also discuss the results from my…
Week Fifteen: Chemo Midpoint Results and Reflections
In this episode I discuss how I'm coping with chemotherapy at the midpoint of the eighteen week treatment, and compare the readings from my latest blood test with those on diagnosis in October. I…
Week Fourteen: Special Guest: - Lindsay Randall, Macmillan Nurse
In this episode I'm delighted to be joined by Lindsay Randall of the Macmillan Cancer Support office at Coventry's UHCW. Lindsay explains what Macmillan can do for everyone affected by cancer, be it…
Week Thirteen: Oncology Head Consultant Progress Meeting
In this episode I relate the conversation - and results - of my progress meeting with my head consultant, Dr Jane Worlding, and the plan in place for my long-term future. And an unexpected appearance…
Week Twelve: A month of chemo
In this episode I give an update on how the first cycle and half of the second have affected me, including pain, appetite and missing eyebrows.
Week Eleven: Chemo for Christmas
In this episode I again relate my reaction to the first cycle of chemotherapy, this time the second week of three - which happened to fall right on Christmas week. Could I manage a Christmas dinner?…
Week Ten: Chemotherapy Week One
In this episode I describe how I received my first chemo infusion, and how my body has responded in the week since.
Week Nine: Chemo Pre-Assessment and Brave the Shave
In this episode I talk about what happened at the pre-assessment meeting I had on Monday before I start chemotherapy next week, and describe the experience of losing my lovely long silver locks to…
Week Eight: Thoughts on the National Prostate Cancer Screening Decision
In this episode I share my thoughts on last week's decision by the UK National Screening Committee to not recommend that nationwide screening for prostate cancer be introduced. But there's also some…
Week Seven: Oncology Meeting and Chemo Treatment Plan
In this episode I talk about my first meeting with my oncologist, at which I learnt further details of my diagnosis, and agreed a treatment plan of chemo infusions over the next eighteen weeks. I…
Week Six: Special Guest Kim Sharpe
In this episode, my friend Kim Sharpe relates his own journey with prostate cancer. We discuss attending a pop-up PSA testing session, radiotherapy, constipation and erectile disfunction.
Week Five: Positivity, Acceptance and Being Realistic
In this episode I share my thoughts on how I've managed to remain positive since my diagnosis, accepting the situation and being realistic about what lies ahead. I'm not living with cancer - it's…
Week Four: Gleason
In this fourth episode I discuss receiving my score on the Gleason chart - the system devised to rank where a patient is on the prostate cancer journey - and my reaction to what at first seemed like…
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Adam’s Advanced Prostate Cancer Journey has published 23 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness.
Adam’s Advanced Prostate Cancer Journey is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 20m.
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