Hi everyone I am a 60 year old living in South Wales, I have only just joined but discovered I had PC about 6 years ago. Initially had active monitoring but when the PSA started rising had brachytherapy 4 years ago but unfortunately found out it had returned this year. So during a strange year as it is I had scans a plenty to confirm and now am going in for a salvage radical prostatectomy next week. My consultant suggested this as the best option compared to hormone therapy due to my age.
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has gone through this and how the recovery was and life afterwards?
Hi and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community, a Community that no one really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
The Community is organised into support groups and I see you have joined our supportive Prostate cancer group as this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family.
Follow the above link then introduce yourself, post questions or just join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available.
You can use other methods to contact our Support Services (LINK) and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
