Dave Southward

What’s Dave up to

Friday 12th Jun

I’ve just finished 5 months of chemotherapy and a week of radiation to my neck, spine and hips. The Icon staff at Greenslopes Private Hospital have been amazing. A special shout out to Jenny the Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse for visiting me in the chair when I was having chemo and checking on my wellbeing and my partners. The side affects from both chemo and radiation have been challenging but I’m hoping to walk some k’s next week for the ‘Walk for Him’. 

This Men’s Health Week, I’m walking for zero deaths from prostate cancer. Please donate if you can, any amount goes a long way for research and awareness 💙.

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Dave’s updated story

Friday 15th May

It’s been a bit over 3 years since I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer which had spread to my pelvic bones and spine. 

The first year after diagnosis was full on with radiation to the affected bones and 6 rounds of Chemo. 

Ongoing hormone therapy and supporting medication kept my PSA at an acceptable level for 2 years and I was grateful for that time.

Last year I underwent radiation to my prostate and ribs. I’ve just finished 5 months of Chemo and I’m about to commence radiation to my hips, spine, ribs and neck.

The side effects of hormone therapy, radiation and chemotherapy are both physically and mentally challenging and I don’t want to see other blokes having to go through this. 

Prostate cancer is Australia’s most commonly diagnosed cancer. 1 in 5 men are likely to be diagnosed by 85.

That’s why, this Men’s Health Week, I’m making every step count.

Will you donate today and help fund new research to detect and defeat prostate cancer?

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