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Scots doctor found out he had bladder cancer after spin class
21.05.2022 - 15:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A 'fit and healthy' Scots doctor has shared how he found out that he had bladder cancer after taking a spin class.
Johnstone Shaw, aged 64, said he he knew something was wrong after noticing blood following his usual, intense spin class in 2019.
Quickly getting his symptoms checked, examinations at Western General Hospital confirmed he was suffering from bladder cancer.
The former Edinburgh GP underwent radical surgery, that included a urostomy, where his urine is delivered into a stoma bag.
Johnstone managed to beat cancer and is now urging others to get their symptoms checked asap, Edinburgh Live reports.
Johnstone, who now is retired, said: “Getting used to having a urostomy took a while, but is a small price to pay.
“Living with the fear of the cancer recurring rears its head when my regular CT scans happen but I cope with that more easily than in the early days.
"Support from cancer nurse specialists and Edinburgh “Maggie’s” has really helped me live life to the full every day now as it’s important to be positive rather than constantly thinking you’re about to die. That was not easy.
“My advice to anyone with symptoms suggestive of bladder cancer. Get sorted asap! And keep Spin-cycling!”
Following support from the Maggie's Centre and encouragement from staff at the Bannantyne's Gym at Newcraighall, he has even returned to his beloved spin classes.
This month, Johnstone is doing his bit to bring attention to the disease during Bladder Cancer Awareness Month – which involves him distributing leaflets, which have a QR code for people to be able to donation to the Fight Bladder Cancer charity.
He added: “During my stay at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh I stayed in touch with my friends at Bannatyne’s and the
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