Podcast
Adam’s Advanced Prostate Cancer Journey
Hosted by adamwood55 · EN
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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Week 21: New Prostate Cancer Awareness Group
Mar 2400:18:48Tap to summarizeIn 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 events such as quizzes, comedy nights, and to start with a Brave the Shave fundraising challenge. I also discuss my thoughts ahead of my final chemo infusion, and the fact that my finger and toenails are in danger of coming off. Fingers crossed - very gently!
Transcribe →Week 20: Mass Chemo Fatigue and Awareness Plan
Mar 1300:13:40Tap to summarizeIn 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 podcast and a new awarerness group which will launch this coming week with a couple of events. And my PSA is at it's lowest recorded level!
Transcribe →Week 19: Blood and Pain
Mar 800:13:11Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →Week Eighteen: Thoughts ahead of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, March 2026
Feb 2700:18:21Tap to summarizeIn 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 February, despite what I say in the recording!
Transcribe →Week Seventeen: Influencing and Reassuring Men starting their Journey
Feb 2400:21:12Tap to summarizeIn 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 and speaking about it in an everyday way. Long may it continue!
Transcribe →Week Sixteen: Changes to Body Appearance
Feb 1300:22:22Tap to summarizeIn 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 progress meeting with my oncologist clinical nurse specialist, and early ideas for prostate cancer awareness events here in Coventry.
Transcribe →Week Fifteen: Chemo Midpoint Results and Reflections
Feb 600:20:37Tap to summarizeIn 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 also talk about a new prostate cancer related project which I'm aiming to launch in the very near future.
Transcribe →Week Fourteen: Special Guest: - Lindsay Randall, Macmillan Nurse
Jan 2900:26:30Tap to summarizeIn 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 a patient or family member, and how they help to reduce stress in all sorts of situations, some which won't even be apparent when you are first diagnosed.
Transcribe →Week Thirteen: Oncology Head Consultant Progress Meeting
Jan 2300:19:55Tap to summarizeIn 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 on a live BBC radio show!
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