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Coping with cancer with sight loss – David’s story

In this cancer information video, David, who is blind explains his experience and the difficulties he faced when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. You can find more information for blind or partially sighted people on our website: macmillan.org.uk The information in the video was correct as of 1 October 2015 Text transcript below When I was forty I was diagnosed with an eye condition called glaucoma. My eyesight deteriorated and now I can see nothing at all. I had a busy life in manufacturing and gradually my wife has taken over the business as my blindness progressed. We have a workshop where our pottery is made. Now I’m blind I don’t work in there anymore. About 7 years ago a colleague of mine was diagnosed with prostate cancer and he discussed with me his diagnosis and his treatment and a little later when I had to visit my doctor I mentioned this to him and he said you could have a blood test if you wanted for prostate cancer also. So he arranged a blood test. A week or so later I was then in the urology clinic and the registrar explained that I had a metastatic prostate cancer which meant that it was fairly serious and had spread to other parts of the body. I was surprised at the diagnosis because I didn’t have any particular symptoms. Because the cancer had spread to other parts of the body there was no point in trying to operate on the prostate itself. Therefore it was arranged that I should have a hormone type treatment which involved an injection every three months, and that has controlled the condition very well for many years. I didn’t really have any side effects from the treatment as far as I am aware. I have had no pain at all at any time. Patients with cancer are usually offered information on leaflets but I also believe it is also available for blind people in other formats. In my case I have done some research on the internet because I am still able to use a computer to get internet access. Because I can’t see the screen on the computer I use a screen reader which is a synthetic voice, which reads out all the words. I do ask for information about the progress of the cancer and what options are likely to be considered in the future if they are necessary.