Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer regrets ignoring childhood trauma
Rex Mackrill from Tetbury in Gloucestershire says his diagnosis of incurable prostate cancer has led him to regret carrying unaddressed childhood trauma for decades.
Diagnosis and career impact
Rex Mackrill was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer after a raised PSA level prompted further investigation. He underwent chemotherapy but stopped working as a GP practice manager because the treatment caused intense fatigue. The physical toll of hormone therapy has left him unable to perform his previous job duties.
Regret over past trauma
The 65-year-old states that his biggest regret is spending years carrying childhood trauma without realizing it shaped his life. He describes a sense of blackness he carried for decades before his illness forced him to reflect on what matters most. Mackrill now wishes he had learned earlier to relish the joy of every moment.
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