passing urine

Dear Kinlar

Welcome to the Online Community. My name is Fiona and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists here on the Macmillan Support Line. I see that you are a member of the prostate cancer forum, I hope that you are finding it a safe and supportive space.

Here on the Support Line we are independent from the NHS and don’t have access to medical records so we can’t give personalised information. You don’t mention that you’ve had surgery to remove your prostate; if so, it is common to experience symptoms like yours. There is more detailed advice and information here on Prostate Cancer UK that you might find helpful.

We also recommend to everyone that if you have a new symptom, a symptom that persists, gets worse or is changing then you must report this to your healthcare team or GP. If you feel that you have become completely unable to pass urine you need to present yourself at A and E as soon as you can.

It might be helpful, if you haven’t already, to make contact with your Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). This nurse can answer any questions or worries you may have and to also liaise with the consultant if this is needed for you.

It’s difficult on this platform to support you properly without further details. You’re welcome to give us a call to talk about what’s happening over the phone with one of the nurses on our Support Line. We’re here every day and are always happy to help.

Being diagnosed with cancer and undergoing treatments can be a time of different emotions.  Please do reach out for further support if you feel that this would be of help to you during this time.

Kind regards

Fiona

Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

Ref: FS/DC

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