Some followers of Talking Cancer come from the group of people who have survived different types of cancer. To reflect their experiences to the public, the blog frequently features their stories in Questions and Answers. The latest interview was with Patali Mkorongo, a prostate cancer survivor, who was declared cancer-free in 2015. Patali Mkorongo, a prostate cancer survivor Q : Can you tell us about yourself? A : My name is Patali Mkorongo. I am 30 years old, a third born in a family of four children with one sister. My father passed away in 1997 and was raised by my mother. I am currently working for NBS bank.   Q : What type of cancer were you originally diagnosed with? A: I was diagnosed at Mwaiwathu Hospital with prostate cancer, a tumor attached to the bladder that was growing fast. The tumor got big to the size of a ball. Q : What were the symptoms that you initially felt before the diagnosis? A :   Fatigue, loss of appetite, loss of weight...