August 15th 2024.
On the next segment of the show, a man named Craig Mycock was highly praised for his bravery after sharing a personal and emotional story on national television. Craig had appeared on This Morning to discuss the difficult journey he had been through since being diagnosed with cancer in 2020, which ultimately led to the amputation of his penis. He wanted to use his experience to raise awareness and encourage others to pay attention to their health and seek help if they notice any signs or symptoms.
Presenter Rylan Clark described the amputation as a nightmare for any man, and Craig opened up about how it was a difficult and traumatic experience. He shared that he initially felt suicidal as he struggled with the mental health effects of the operation. It all started when a nurse noticed a small mark on the end of his penis during an unrelated procedure. Craig had never experienced any pain or discomfort, so he didn't think much of it and ignored it.
However, medical professionals urged him to get checked at a specialist hospital, where he was diagnosed with penis cancer after a biopsy. At first, Craig thought he would only need a part of his penis removed and that his thigh could be used to rebuild it. He was worried but thought he could still carry on with his life. Unfortunately, a few weeks later, he found out that the cancer had spread, and a full amputation was necessary.
Craig recalled the moment he received this news during the COVID-19 lockdown, where he had to go to the hospital alone without the support of his wife of 30 years. He described it as a hellish experience, losing his confidence, masculinity, and identity. He couldn't have gone through it without the support of his family, who he praised for helping him through the difficult times.
Sitting beside him on the This Morning sofa, Craig's wife Colette also shared how hard it was to watch her husband go through the emotional and mental struggles after the operation. She said he went from being a joker to someone who sat in a chair for days, and she admired his bravery and strength throughout it all.
Hosts Rylan Clark and Josie Gibson also commended Craig for sharing his story and raising awareness. Viewers also took to social media to praise his courage and thank him for speaking out. Josie echoed the sentiment, saying that it takes a lot of courage to share such a personal story on live TV and that Craig would be helping many men by doing so.
Thankfully, Craig's surgery was successful, but he still struggled with the aftermath. He shared with The Daily Mail that the area where his penis used to be felt numb, and he had a tube inserted to help him urinate. He found it humiliating and a constant reminder of what had happened to him. He couldn't bear to look at it or even touch it.
Craig is now using his experience to raise awareness and urge others to pay attention to their health, especially when it comes to their genitals. He wants people to look out for any changes in the color of their penis or foreskin and to see a doctor if they notice anything unusual. He also encourages people to visit the NHS website for more information on penile cancer and to reach out to Macmillan Cancer Support for support and information.
Not only did Craig's story leave viewers praising his bravery, but Rylan also revealed that he checked his penis last night after being encouraged to look for abnormal signs. Many viewers commented on how brave Craig was for sharing his story, and some even shared their own experiences with cancer. The show's host, Rylan, also expressed his admiration for Craig and hoped that he and his wife would be treated to a posh lunch and a trip around London as a thank you for sharing their story.
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