Ian's Prostate

I'm @ianrmayer's prostate. I was removed on 5/9/2017 by a Da Vinci Robot. I'm now incarcerated in @SheffieldHosp histopathology laboratory 😢 #RARP

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

I comment on anything related to Ian's health 🏥 My @X header picture features a 'Da Vinci' robot, similar to the one used on @ianrmayer by the @SheffieldHosp #Urology Team.
#ProstateCancer #RARP

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

A health update from Ian 👇

[Ian Mayer DL @ianrmayer]

A sea walk on the North Yorkshire coast, very much reminds me that "Mightier than the waves of the sea is His love for you" (Psalm 93:4).

2025 has been a year of the challenges of life’s stormy seas but with the peace, assurance and stillness of calm ones too.

Alyson and I are extremely thankful for so many people, some who have been friends for decades, some who have recently become true and loyal ones and also complete strangers who we will never forget.

The care and healing I've received in Scarborough / York hospitals and here in The Kirkbymoorside Surgery with four GPs, two Consultants and over forty different nurses have helped me on my recovery journey.

I've been diagnosed with Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL), a powerful virus that destroys white blood cells, leading to severe skin infections which required four operations within four months.

When a new year starts we never know what it holds, but we are assured that we know the One who is mightier, greater and in all reality holds us.

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

When this happens, the germ is called PVL-SA.

The PV toxin can damage white blood cells, which are part of the immune system. This can cause skin infections, and in rare cases, more serious problems to the skin, deeper tissues and internal organs.

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

The results of the last wound swab have revealed @ianrmayer has Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL), a powerful toxin that destroys white blood cells, leading to severe skin infections like abscesses, boils, and carbuncles. He is currently undergoing treatment.

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

Our bodies are hosts to many different organisms, including germs. Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a common germ that lives harmlessly on the skin of many people. However, some types of SA produce a toxin called Panton Valentine Leukocidin (PVL).

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

I comment on anything related to Ian's health 🏥 My @X header picture features a 'Da Vinci' robot, similar to the one used on @ianrmayer by the @SheffieldHosp #Urology Team.
#ProstateCancer #RARP

[Ian Mayer DL @ianrmayer]

Thank you once again for all your prayers, messages & support!
I'm recovering well from a 4th abscess that required removal under general anesthetic.
A massive thank you to the surgery team @YSTeachingNHS & everyone on Haldane Ward 🏨

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

After a 4th operation under general anesthetic @YSTeachingNHS, @ianrmayer is recovering at home. Ian has Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) - a painful, skin condition that causes skin abscesses.
Read more 👇
https://t.co/JIaIP06h41

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

Following a 3rd abscess that required removal under general anesthetic Ian is scheduled for surgery on a 4th abscess today.

A massive thank you to the team @YSTeachingNHS & everyone on Maple & Haldane Ward 🏨

[Ian Mayer DL @ianrmayer]

Thank you once again for all your prayers, messages & support! I'm recovering well from a 2nd cyst that required removal under general anesthetic. A massive thank you to the orthopedic team @YSTeachingNHS & everyone on Maple Ward 🏨

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

This is @ianrmayer view this morning! Admitted to @YSTeachingNHS following the appearance of another very large nasty cyst 😳 (Ian didn't think it justified the creation of its own @X account like me 😊)

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

It's really important to get checked out. Take the @ProstateUK 30-second risk checker: https://t.co/5pB6gQHpwZ

[Ian Mayer DL @ianrmayer]

It's 8 years ago when I was operated on by the amazing team @SheffieldHosp, and my life was saved - you can follow my journey @iansprostate
#RARP #ProstateCancer #CancerTreatment #Recovery #Thankful 🙏

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

Thank you for your messages to Ian. Here's his latest update 👇

[Ian Mayer DL @ianrmayer]

Thank you for all your messages & support! I'm recovering well from what was an infected cyst that required removal under general anesthetic.
A massive thank you to @YSTeachingNHS and all the team at Kirkbymoorside Surgery - you are amazing 👏 🤩

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

This is @ianrmayer view this morning! @YSTeachingNHS - Following the removal of a very large nasty cyst 😳 Although significant, Ian didn't think it justified the creation of it's own @X account like me 😊

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

After a recent test, @ianrmayer's PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) level is 0.51 nanograms per milliliter 💉 - the last 8 years results are shown below.
Thanks again to @SheffieldHosp for their amazing continued aftercare ☺️
#BloodTest #RARP #CancerSurvivor #ProstateCancer

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

It's #PSA #BloodTest time for @ianrmayer - every 6 months for the time being ☺️ 💉🩸 @SheffieldHosp #prostatecancer

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

After a recent test, @ianrmayer's PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) level is 0.43 nanograms per milliliter 💉 - a slight rise but nothing to worry about 😊 @SheffieldHosp #BloodTest #RARP #CancerSurvivor #ProstateCancer

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

After a test @SheffieldHosp, @ianrmayer's PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) level is 0.30 nanograms per millilitre 💉 #BloodTest #RARP #CancerSurvivor #ProstateCancer

[Ian's Prostate @iansprostate]

Today, @ianrmayer visited the @SheffieldHosp Urology team following a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) level of 0.20 nanograms per millilitre. This threshold means that Ian will be monitored every 6 months 👍💉 #BloodTest #RARP #CancerSurvivor #ProstateCancer