Craig Watts was diagnosed with prostate cancer at just 59 years old in August 2024.

“I had no symptoms whatsoever, but I noticed a bit of a lump in my groin,” Craig says.

“I thought it was a hernia, so I went to the doctor’s and got it checked out, and the doctor said we’d better look at that a bit closer.

“After a PSA test and a CT scan, my doctor told me: ‘you’ve got prostate cancer, and it had spread through your body’.

“That was a shock. It was probably the worst news that I had ever heard.

“The urologist referred me to an oncologist. I had a lot of doubt at this stage, and I was constantly thinking: am I going to die? How long do I have?

“She reassured me by saying, ‘What you have is treatable’. That helped me a hell of a lot.

“Given my age and how fit I was, she said we’d do a triple treatment. This included hormone therapy, Lucrin injections, and chemotherapy.

“My PSA has gradually decreased over the past six months, from 89 to 3.9. When I heard that number, I just burst into tears. I can’t explain to you the joy, happiness and relief I now feel.

“I’m not out of the woods yet, but it was so lovely to have some positive news for a change.

“I’m now a lot healthier. I now go to the gym once a week, and I’ve dramatically decreased my drinking. I also spoke with a PCFA Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse, who provided me with hope.

“With the support of my sister and my kids, along with my family, friends, and colleagues, I am proud to encourage Aussies to go Dry this July.

“Don’t take a day for granted. Just live each day as it comes, embrace the people around you. Look after your mental health. Open your heart, and don’t be afraid to tell people how much they mean to you.”